LLB Law with Foundation
About this course
LLB in Law, providing a broad legal education across public, private, criminal, and international law. Core topics include Research Methods, Legal Analysis, Policy Analysis, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The four-year programme includes a foundation year before progressing into the standard LLB curriculum.
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Entry requirements
A level: 48 UCAS Tariff Points from a range of qualifications, including A level, International Baccalaureate and BTEC Extended Diploma.
What students say
Based on about 115 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 390 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 64 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 62%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Legal professionals: 21%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 12%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 7%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 67%
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 50 students who started
- A levels: 100%
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
- Learning for Change: Academic Skills and Sustainable Development
- Crime and Society
- English Legal System
- Practical Civil Law
- Understanding Justice
- Contract
- Criminal Law
- English Legal Systems 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
- Intellectual Property Law
- Medical Law
- Revenue Law
- International Children’s Rights
- 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 Foundation 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 Foundation at University of Reading do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law with Foundation 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 Foundation at University of Reading?
The average entrant had 78 UCAS points.
Is LLB Law with Foundation 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 Foundation at University of Reading?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.