Law (with Foundation Year option), LLB (Hons)

Bournemouth University (BU), the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
LLB (Hons)	Full-time	3 - 5 years	September	GBP 9250 per year	GBP 17800 per year

About Law (with Foundation Year option), LLB (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Taught by experts with strong links to the legal profession, this course will provide you with an excellent overview of the field and equip you with the tools and knowledge to tackle real-world issues within the legal sector.

Why study LLB (Hons) Law at BU?

Learn the fundamentals of law as well as the legal skills needed to work effectively with legal sources (case law and legislation)
Tailor your degree from your second year, selecting units to suit your interests and preferred career path
Undertake a 30-week work placement which, if it meets the necessary criteria, can count towards a portion of your training contract or qualifying work experience after you graduate
Choose between two pathways in your final year, depending on whether you intend to become a solicitor or prefer to keep your career options open
Join the Law Society where you can network, socialise, support charity work and, in turn, enhance your CV
Benefit from field trips, guest lectures and gain practical experience by taking part in Moot Courts and Moot Show Trials.

Course accreditations

Your qualifying law degree will be accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board.

We have a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the media & communication skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

Notes about fees for this course

September 2024 entry:

£9,250 per year (UK, ROI & CI)
£17,800 per year (Int'l)
Foundation Year: £9,250 (UK, ROI & CI) £17,800 per year (Int'l)
Placement year: £1,850

For fees and funding information please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

Entry requirements

For September 2024 and September 2025 entry:

The entry requirements for this course are 104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. All subjects considered.

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2024 and September 2025 entry:

China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise BitirmeDiplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

For more information check out our International entry requirements.

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Law (with Foundation Year option), LLB (Hons)

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Notes about fees for this course

Entry requirements

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