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Law

Birmingham City University

Degree level: Undergraduate

Course options

2020 - 20212021 - 2022
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Course summary

TEF Silver

Birmingham City University has opted into the TEF and received a Silver award.

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Looking for law courses in Birmingham? Our LLB Law degree allows you to take a year-long placement in the legal sector, which could see you travelling to America. Birmingham City University's School of Law is recognised for producing knowledgeable, practical and ethical legal professionals and lawyers. Taking both a national and international perspective, the course provides a deep understanding of modern law practices, taught by an experienced and enthusiastic team of legal professionals. You will learn key skills such as critical thinking, analysis, negotiation and advocacy and also have the option to apply for a year-long placement in a legal environment and/or complete a third year placement module. Your learning will enable you to develop the skills and attributes to become a legal professional with independent learning skills. We aim to enable you to develop a critical awareness of the role of law in influencing social change, as well as individual and corporate behaviour. We will equip you with the skills and knowledge to make a difference in issues of fairness, equality and access to justice. For full details, visit our website.

Course details

Unistats information

Operated by the Office for Students

There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

How to apply

Application deadlines

If your application is completed by the following date, it’s guaranteed to be considered:

15 January

*If you apply after this deadline, universities or colleges don’t have to consider your application if they’ve filled their spaces, so the sooner you apply, the better!

Application codes

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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:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

QualificationOfferFurther information
UCAS Tariff 112 points Contextualised reduced tariff offer: 96 tariff points or equivalent e.g. A-level CCC, BTEC Extended Diploma MMM, BTEC Diploma DD Please visit: http://www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/offer-making-strategy for more information about contextual offers.
A level BBC A maximum of three subjects are considered. Subject excluded - General Studies and Critical Thinking
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DMM Subjects accepted: Applied Law, Business or Public Services.
Access to HE Diploma 60 credits overall. Minimum of 45 credits at level 3, 18 of of which must be achieved at merit or distinction in Law or a related subjects - for 2016 entry. Must be in a law-related subject. GCSE English language at grade C or above.
Scottish Higher One or two Higher subjects only considered if offered along with two Advanced Highers to total 112 points
AS AA - EE A maximum of two AS-level subjects can be considered along with either two A-levels, two 6-unit BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas/ OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diplomas or a BTEC 12-unit National Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma. subjects excluded General Studies and Critical Thinking
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) D*D* Subjects accepted: Applied Law, Business or Public Services.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) Must be offered along with either two A-levels, two BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas/ OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diplomas or a BTEC 12-unit National Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma to achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points. Subjects NOT considered: Early Years.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher CCD Maximum of three Advanced Highers can be considered together.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 14 points For Students who complete the full IB Diploma obtain a total of 14 points or above from three Higher level subjects. English Group A – Grade 4 or above or English Group B and Ab initio – grade 5 A combination of GCSEs, A-levels and IB certificates will be considered on a case by case basis
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) Must be offered along with either two A-levels (grades B and B), two 6-unit BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas/ OCR OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diplomas (grades D and M) or a BTEC 12-unit National Diploma/ OCR OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma (grades DM) totalling at least 112 UTP. Must include English
Extended Project A* - E Must be offered along with at least two A-levels totalling at least 112 tariff points. Must be in a related topic.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H3, H3, H3, H3 Must include English
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal Considered in combination with either A-levels, BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas / OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diplomas / BTEC BTEC 12-unit or 90 Credit Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma to achieve a total of 112 UCAS points.
GCSE/National 4/National 5 GCSE English Language at grade 4 or above. Equivalent qualifications will be considered. Required at the point of enrolment. Acceptable equivalents: - City and Guilds Level 2 Certificates in Adult Literacy - Functional Skills / Essential Skills level 2 - English - IGCSE English language grade C or above - Pearson Edexcel certificate level 1/ level 2 grades A-C
HNC (BTEC) M For entry to year one only.
HND (BTEC) M Must be in a Law or Business-related subject.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma DMM Must be in a related subject .
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma D*D* Must be in a related subject .
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma Must be in a related subject. Only in combination with other qualifications. Must be offered along with either one A-level, 2 AS-levels or one BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma qualification.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma Must be in a related subject. Only in combination with other qualifications. Must be offered along with either two A-levels (grades B and C), two 6-unit BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas/ OCR OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diplomas (grades D and M) or a BTEC 12-unit National Diploma/ OCR OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma (grades DM).
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate Not accepted

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with no less than 5.5 in any level

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £9250 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Law at Birmingham City University - UCAS