An LLB Law degree from the University of Birmingham immerses you in intricate studies of theory and practice as well as vocational development opportunities, shaping graduates into global leaders, change-makers, and sought-after Law professionals.

With a 100-year history and storied reputation, the Birmingham Law School honours our tradition of Law excellence with global top rankings year after year. You’ll learn from a decorated faculty of prestigious academics who influence law and policy around the world. You’ll also find opportunities to study abroad through our incredible partner institutions.

Your degree will progress through a varied core programme and engaging modules. Birmingham Law School offers you the flexibility to specialise and focus on your passions and interests, with opportunities to study a diverse range of areas from Cyber Law to Environmental Law.

Birmingham Law School is right for you if…

You value connections and real-world opportunities – UoB placement schemes, annual law fairs, and visits to leading firms connect you to the sector. Our Centre for Employability, Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER) runs pro bono groups, mooting competitions, and more.
You want a degree that matches your passions – Tailor your undergraduate Law degree to suit your interests in your final year with our vast range of optional modules including topics such as Counter Terrorism Law, Advocacy and Employment Law in Practice.
You think globally – Study overseas at a partner institution and experience an incredible new culture, an alternative perspective on Law, and a different academic environment. Undergraduate Law students have had the opportunity to study all over the world in countries including Canada, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, France, Germany and Japan.

You’re ready to get to work – As the 3rd most targeted University for Graduate Employability in the 2023 High Fliers Report, recent Law graduates have gone on to work for companies including Eversheds, Pinsent Masons, Gowling WLG and HSBC. 89% of our law students are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022).
You’re a changemaker – Join 1 of 14 Pro Bono Projects offered at Birmingham Law School. Projects range from securing equal access to justice for those facing the death penalty in the United States through Amicus Charity, to informing policy on electric car battery recycling with the Environmental Law Matters research team.
You champion diversity in the Law sector – All University of Birmingham law students are members of the Birmingham Law Society, the largest and most diverse Law society outside of London.

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International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma:

6,6,6 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall.

BTEC and Access qualifications:

BTEC Extended Diploma in the following subject areas will be considered: Business and Law. Grades required - D*D*D*. Other BTEC Extended Diplomas may be considered if offered alongside an A level.
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Business or Law combined with two A levels and BTEC Diploma in Business or Law combined with an A level will be considered.
Other BTEC subjects combined with A levels are considered on a case by case basis provided there is an appropriate subject combination.

Access to Higher Education courses in a relevant subject are considered.

We do not require or consider the LNAT admissions test for entry onto our programmes.

We do not accept transfers into the School from any programme including other Law programmes.

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Barristers

The various LLB Law degrees at Birmingham Law School cover the areas of Law that are required in order to meet the academic requirements for qualifying as a Barrister. On successful completion of the degree, intending Barristers must take the Bar Course, which is a further one-year full-time postgraduate course. There then follows a one-year period of Pupillage – a form of apprenticeship in a Barrister’s chambers. Birmingham Law School has a member of staff who specialises in supporting students who are seeking careers as Barristers.

Solicitors

On the 1st of September 2021, the Solicitors Regulation Authority changed their qualifying system to introduce the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Previous pathways will continue to be ran during a 10-year transition period to 2031 if you are enrolled prior to the change. There are a range of options to assist students with preparing for the SQE, and Birmingham Law School has an arrangement with a high quality SQE training provider which offers discounted SQE preparation fees to Birmingham Law School graduates. Under the new SQE pathway, candidates must:

Complete or hold a degree-level qualification or equivalent;
After the degree, complete both stages of assessment, SQE1 and SQE2;
Complete two years of qualifying work experience (QWE); and
Satisfy the SRA’s character and suitability requirements

All of our LLB Law degrees satisfy the first requirement, and there will also be opportunities during the degree for students to develop some of the legal knowledge and skills that are relevant to the SQE.

Again, Birmingham Law School has a dedicated member of staff who provides advice and organises events to support students who are looking to qualify as Solicitors.

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Please note: You will take 120 credits of modules in each year of study. The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Unless indicated otherwise, the modules listed for this programme are for students starting in 2025. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to compulsory modules; in this event we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate.

First year

We assume you have no prior knowledge of the law, so one of the first modules you take will be Legal Skills and Methods, designed to give you the skills needed to succeed at a law degree. The full list of modules scheduled for first year are:

Legal Skills and Methods
Criminal Law
Public Law
Contract Law
Law Justice & Ethics
Decolonising Legal Concepts

Detailed descriptions of first year compulsory modules

Second year

In your second year you'll take modules in:

Land Law
Law of Torts
Legal Foundations of the European Union
Legal Theory
Legal Communication and Writing
Legal Solutions

Detailed descriptions of second year compulsory modules

Year Abroad

You can apply to study abroad for a year in an approved university around the world. If you achieve a grade of 2.1 or above in your first year, you will be eligible to apply for a Year Abroad in your second year. If your application is successful, you will go abroad in your third year and return to us for your final year.

More about a Year Abroad

Final year

In your final year, you will complete the compulsory module of Equity, Trusts, Wills and Formalities.
Detailed description of final year compulsory module
You'll also have the opportunity to study 5 optional modules from the range available within the Law School. List of final year optional modules

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All Birmingham degrees are set within a credit framework designed to measure your academic achievements. We expect all students to accumulate 120 credits in each full year of study which is equivalent to 45-54 hours of learning a week. Learning is considered to include contact learning (lectures and seminars), private study, revision and assessment.

For this programme, those 45-54 hours are estimated to be broken down and split into lectures, seminars and other guided teaching opportunities and independent study. This is a general rule across the entire academic year and may change week by week. 

Year 1: 20% Lectures, Seminars or similar, 80% Independent study
Year 2: 20% Lectures, Seminars or similar, 80% Independent study
Year 3: 20% Lectures, Seminars or similar, 80% Independent study

Birmingham Law School has a thriving community of over 400 international students across our LLB programmes. We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Our country pages show what qualifications we accept from your country.

If your first language is not English you must provide an English language qualification. Recognised qualifications include:

IELTS: 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band

If you need to improve your level of English in order to meet the minimum entry-level requirement you may be able attend one of the full-time presessional English courses run by our Birmingham International Academy.

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