LLB Law with International Foundation Year - September entry
About this course
LLB in Law, spanning the English legal system and international legal frameworks. Core topics include Research Methods, Legal Analysis, Policy Analysis, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The four-year programme includes a foundation year (Year 0) that feeds into an accredited three-year LLB, with an independent research project in the final year. Optional modules include Banking Law, Equity and Trusts, and International Human Rights Law.
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Entry requirements
A level: 72 UCAS tariff points. IB: 24 points from the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or International Baccalaureate Certificate. Grades 9–4 (A*–C) in five subjects, or equivalent qualifications 26 points overall IELTS of 5.5 with no component below 5.5. We will accept a non-UKVI IELTS or GCSE/IGCSE English Language at grade C or equivalent. Academic entry requirements English language entry requirements
What students say
Based on about 99 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 365 students who started
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 55 graduates who answered
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Legal professionals: 22%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 21%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 7%
- Elementary occupations: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 26%
- South East: 38%
- South West: 12%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 300 students who started
- A levels: 94%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Law (English Legal System)
- Introduction to the Law of Obligations and Negligence
- Introduction to Sociology
- Government and Politics
- Academic Literacies and Skills
- Academic Communication and Inquiry
- Contract
- Criminal Law
- English Legal System and Skills
- Public Law 1
- Tort
- Law and Society
- Research and Writing Skills
- Ethical GenAI for Law
- Equity and Trusts
- EU Law
- Land Law
- Public Law 2
- Banking Law
- Research Project
- Legal Writing Credit
- Religion and Law
- Law of Evidence
- Introduction to International and European Human Rights
- Foundations of International Law
- Law of Succession
- Art and Cultural Heritage Law
- Employment Law
- Dissertation
- Research Writing Credit
- Writing Credit Pro Bono and Professional Practice
- Commercial Law
- Family Law
- Gender and Law
- International Law and Global Security
- Jurisprudence
- Children, Families and the State
- Company Law
- International Children’s Rights
- Intellectual Property Law
- Medical Law
- Revenue Law
- International Human Rights Law
- Environmental and Climate Law
- Young People, Crime and Justice
- Equality Law
- Critical Approaches to International Criminal Law and Justice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law with International Foundation Year - September entry at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £48,000. The £37,000 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Law.
What do graduates of LLB Law with International Foundation Year - September entry at University of Reading do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law with International Foundation Year - September entry at University of Reading?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for LLB Law with International Foundation Year - September entry at University of Reading?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Is LLB Law with International Foundation Year - September entry at University of Reading accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
How many students continue on LLB Law with International Foundation Year - September entry at University of Reading?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.