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Law (with Foundation Year) at Bournemouth University - UCAS

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Course summary

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. You'll be career ready with 94% of our graduates in employment or completing further study after 15 months.
  • 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. Bournemouth University's Law degrees are ranked 3rd nationally in the Complete University Guide subject league tables for graduate outcomes (2024)
  • Benefit from field trips, guest lectures and gain practical experience by taking part in Moot Courts and Moot Show Trials.
This course includes 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 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.

Modules

During the Foundation Year, you will study Academic & Professional Practice | Collaborative Communication Project | Understanding Contemporary Britain | Law & Government. As part of the Degree, in Year 1 you will study Legal Skills & Systems | Law of Obligations 1 | Constitutional & EU Law | Criminal Law | Human Rights Law and Property Law.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Solicitors Regulation Authority
  • Bar Standards Board

How to apply

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


Student Outcomes

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73%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
92%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £5760 Year 1
Northern Ireland £5760 Year 1
Scotland £5760 Year 1
Wales £5760 Year 1
Channel Islands £5760 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £5760 Year 1
EU £18700 Year 1
International £18700 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

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Law (with Foundation Year) at Bournemouth University - UCAS