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Master another language and a legal system and equip yourself to work with European partners on a global stage
Experience an exciting year abroad in either France or Canada, comparing your knowledge of the English legal system with the law of France or Québec.
Our Centre for Employability, Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER) gives Birmingham students the edge. With our opportunities to build practical skills, confidence and employability, you'll stand out in a competitive jobs market.
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The French legal system belongs to the continental European family of legal systems known as Civil Law. By contrast, England is the home of Common Law, a family of legal systems which also embraces many nations outside Europe including the USA. On this course, you’ll familiarise yourself with both legal systems, gaining comparative experience of two of the world's major legal families.
Primarily a qualifying law degree course with French as an important subsidiary element, during years one, two and four of the programme, you will study approximately two-thirds English law subjects and one-third French language and French law subjects. In your third year you will have the exciting opportunity to study abroad.
With a 100-year history and storied reputation, Birmingham Law School honours our tradition of legal excellence with global top rankings year after year.
Investigate the areas of Criminal Law, Tort Law, Legal Issues in Health Care, Law and Politics, Family Law and so much more at Birmingham. Combining your study and comparison of two differing legal systems with specialised modules and a second language will give you the skills to stand out in a competitive market.
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At Birmingham, you’ll have plenty of support to help you adjust to university life:
Your degree is designed to help you achieve 120 credits per year, which equals about 40 hours of learning each week. This includes lectures, seminars, workshops, independent study, revision, and assessments.
You’ll be assessed in different ways to suit each module. At the start of a module, you’ll be told how and when you’ll be assessed. Methods will vary but may include coursework (e.g., essays), group or individual presentations and projects, exams, reports or computer-based assignments.
Feedback: You will receive timely feedback on each assessment, so you can learn from it and improve your performance in future assessments.
The modules listed for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. The optional module information listed for this programme is intended to be indicative, and the availability of optional modules may vary from year to year. Where a module is no longer available, we will let you know as soon as we can and help you to make other choices.
Two-thirds of your time will be spent on English law and one-third on French Language and French Law.
The following must be taken:
Module title | Credits |
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Introduction to French Law I | 10 |
Introduction to French Law II | 10 |
IWLP French Level 7A | 10 |
IWLP French Level 7B | 10 |
Contract Law | 20 |
Criminal Law | 20 |
Legal Skills and Methods | 20 |
Public Law | 20 |
To secure a place at Birmingham, you'll need to meet our general entry requirements as well as those specific to your course.
AAA to include A level French grade A or equivalent
6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall (to include 6 in HL French).
BTEC Extended Diploma in the following subject areas will be considered: Business and Law alongside an A Level in French. Grades required - D*D*D*. See below for full information.
Number of A levels required: 3
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.
A level French grade A or equivalent. Alternatively independent language diplomas will be considered when taken in addition to the three A levels or equivalent. The independent diploma we consider is DELF-B2.
General Studies is not accepted, but a good performance may be taken into account if you fail to meet the conditions of the offer.
If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification.
Students who are eligible and complete a Pathways to Birmingham programme will receive an alternative offer, which is typically two grades below the standard offer. For more information, please contact outreach@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
Our Contextual Offer scheme recognises the potential of students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement in school or college. If you are eligible to benefit from the Contextual Offer scheme, you will receive an offer which is one grade lower than the standard offer. You don’t need to apply for this – it will be assessed and applied at the point of application if you’re eligible.
ABB to include French. General Studies not accepted.
AAB to include French. General Studies not accepted.
The University tuition fee covers the cost of your tuition, examination and graduation, and includes membership of the Guild of Students.
The University will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year. If your offer is for 2025 year of entry, we expect that the tuition fee for your first year of study will be £9,535 for UK students. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees to you without delay. If you are applying for 2026 year of entry, you will be advised of the annual tuition fee closer to the time.
per year for domestic (UK) students for 2025/26
To help with the cost of studies, undergraduate students from the UK can apply for student finance through the Student Loans Company. The support available is made up of a tuition fee loan and a maintenance loan which helps to cover living costs.
At Birmingham, we believe that financial worries should not be a barrier to accessing higher education. That’s why we offer a range of additional financial support for students through scholarships, bursaries and other awards.
Whatever your journey to university looks like, we’re here to support you every step of the way. For all undergraduate courses at Birmingham, you apply online through UCAS. The UCAS website has lots of information and advice around the process.
Application deadline for September 2025 entry. Applications close at 18:00 GMT.
View further information on how to apply for undergraduate courses, including advice for UK and overseas applicants.
We'll help you develop real-world legal skills through activities linked to law, careers, and professional development.
CEPLER has strong connections with law firms, regulators, charities, and businesses, giving you opportunities to gain practical experience. These links also support important research, helping Birmingham Law School academics tackle real-world legal challenges.
Our LLB Law degrees cover all the legal areas needed to meet the academic requirements for becoming a Barrister. After completing your degree, you’ll need to take the Bar Course, a one-year postgraduate course. Then, you’ll complete a one-year Pupillage, which is like an apprenticeship in a Barrister’s chambers. Birmingham Law School has a specialist advisor to help students who want to become Barristers.
In September 2021, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) introduced a new qualification system called the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). To qualify as a Solicitor under the new SQE pathway, you must:
Birmingham Law School partners with a top SQE training provider to offer graduates discounted preparation fees. A dedicated staff member provides support and advice for students who want to qualify as Solicitors.
The University is the top choice for the UK's major employers searching for graduate recruits.
The Graduate Market in 2024, High Fliers report
Receive one-to-one careers advice, including guidance on your job applications, writing your CV and improving your interview technique.
Meet employers face-to-face at on-campus recruitment fairs and employer presentations.
Our aim is to make sure that success in your studies leads you on to a fulfilling career. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offer support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.
Hear from some of our inspiring alumni who have gone on to work for leading employers such as the UK Space Agency and BBC Sport.
Your experience studying at Birmingham will give you the opportunity to discover new experiences, develop different skills and make friends for life.
Our bustling campus with its beautiful grounds, friendly community, and excellent facilities will quickly make you feel at home. We offer you a huge variety of accommodation options in the UK’s second city, exciting activities to get involved in outside your studies, as well as all the support and advice you need.
Coming to Birmingham to study might be your first time living away from home. In our student accommodation, you can enjoy your independence in safe, welcoming and sociable surroundings.
Our cosmopolitan city has a unique history and so much to see and do. With an ever-changing food and drink scene, a vibrant nightlife and plenty of culture, our city is more than somewhere to study.
Whoever you are and wherever you come from, we are committed to providing the best possible support to our students, both before you start and throughout your time on campus.
Our beautiful campus is the place where our diverse community comes together to learn and socialise. Like a town of its own, it’s just minutes from the hustle and bustle of the UK’s second city.
Explore our beautiful campus from wherever you are. Get a feel for the wide range of historic and modern spaces and state-of-the-art facilities.