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Our Law with a Foundation Year programme is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and the skills required to succeed in this field. The foundation year will help you develop your academic and practical skills, before progressing onto the three-year LLB (Hons) degree. You'll learn from experienced lecturers and benefit from our strong industry connections, which will give you a head start in your future career. Our graduates have gone on to work for top law firms and organizations, as well as pursuing further study at master's level.
Our programme is taught at the Birmingham City University, which is located in the heart of Birmingham. The university has a strong reputation for providing high-quality legal education and has been ranked in the top 10 for Law in the UK (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023). Our students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including our dedicated Moot Room and Legal Advice Clinic. We also offer a range of workshops and events to help you develop your skills and knowledge.
Birmingham City University is the perfect choice for those looking to study Law. Our strong industry connections mean that you'll have plenty of opportunities to network and gain practical experience, while our experienced lecturers will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system. Plus, our location in Birmingham means you'll be able to take advantage of all the city has to offer, including top-notch cultural attractions and a thriving business scene.
20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all of the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
Studying Successfully
Introduction to Law
Learning the Law
Introduction to Legal Practice and Process
Developing Legal Scholarship
Legal Professionalism, Skills and Attributes
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all of the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):
Legal Systems
Foundations in Professional Skills
Critical Legal Thinking
Law of Tort
Contract Law
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following indicative list of OPTIONAL modules:
Consumer and Agency Law
Introduction to US Legal Studies
Global Perspectives of Human Rights
Criminal Justice Process and Procedure
Introduction to Mooting
Land Law and Property Practice
Criminal Law
Professional Skills
Constitutional and Administrative Law
Business Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Level 5 Placement Module
Corporate Insolvency Law
Human Rights and Criminal Justice
Employment Law
Medical Law and Ethics
Advanced Property Practice
Core modules:
Equity and Trusts
Law of the European Union
Dissertation
American Legal Practice*
The United Nations: Law and Practice
Law in Practice
Optional modules:
Advanced Mooting
Comparative Constitutional Models
Equality Law
Family Law
Jurisprudence: Law, Justice and Society
Dispute Resolution and Business Transactions
American Criminal Procedure and Evidence
Human Rights in America
Competition Law
Corporate Crime and UK Tax Law
Intellectual Property Law
Legal Technology
Advanced Criminal Law
Crime and Punishment
Evidence, Proof and Argument
The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).
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