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LLB (Hons) Law

Bournemouth University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The LLB (Hons) Law course at Bournemouth University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and the skills necessary to succeed in the legal profession. The course covers a range of topics, including contract law, tort law, criminal law and procedure, and constitutional law. Students will also have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as commercial law, intellectual property law, or human rights law. Our experienced faculty members are experts in their fields and provide hands-on training through moot courts, mock trials, and other interactive activities. Graduates of this course are well-prepared to pursue careers in law firms, government agencies, or non-governmental organizations.

Additional Information

Students can choose from a range of elective modules to tailor their course to their interests and career goals. The course also includes an optional work placement module, which provides students with valuable practical experience in the legal profession. Bournemouth University has strong links with local law firms and organizations, providing students with ample opportunities for networking and career advancement.

Discover Your Path to Success at Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University is a leading institution for legal studies in the UK, with a reputation for providing high-quality education and producing well-rounded graduates. Our location on the south coast of England provides students with easy access to legal professionals and organizations in London and beyond. The university's commitment to innovative teaching methods and interdisciplinary research also provides students with a unique learning experience.

Why You Should Study This Course

  • 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 95% 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, socialize, support charity work and, in turn, enhance your CV 

  • Benefit from field trips, guest lectures and gain practical experience by participating in Moot Courts and Moot Show Trials. 

General Eligibility

This course requires 104–120 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. We are happy to consider a combination of qualifications and grades to meet the overall tariff, for example, A-levels A*CC, ABC, BBB or BCC, BTECs DDM, or DMM.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

What You'll Study

1 Final year

Pathway A

Core unit

  • Legal Research Project

Option units (choose five)

  • Health Care Law

  • Criminal Justice

  • Informational Interests & the Law

  • Intellectual Property Law

  • Jurisprudence

  • Public International & International Criminal Law

  • Environmental Law

  • Media & Entertainment Law

  • Solicitor Ethics & Conduct

  • Employment Law

Pathway B 

Core units

  • Legal Research Project

  • Legal Knowledge for Practice

  • Solicitor Ethics & Conduct

  • Further Legal Knowledge for Practice

Option units (choose two)

  • Health Care Law

  • Environmental Law

  • Media & Entertainment Law

  • Jurisprudence

  • Intellectual Property Law

  • Criminal Justice

  • Employment Law

  • Public International & International Criminal Law

2 Foundation Year (optional)
  • Academic & Professional Practice

  • Collaborative Communication Project 

  • Understanding Contemporary Britain

  • Law & Government

3 Year 1
  • Legal Skills & Systems

  • Law of Obligations 1

  • Constitutional & EU Law

  • Property Law

  • Human Rights Law

  • Criminal Law

4 Year 2
  • Law of Trusts & Estates

  • Law of Obligations 2

  • Practical Administrative Law

​Option units (choose three)

  • Family Law

  • Corporate Law

  • Practical Commercial Law

  • Employment Law

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Additional Information

Placement year You can complete a (minimum) 30-week work placement in the UK or overseas, which allows you to experience legal practice and make contacts for the future. If your order meets the necessary criteria, it can count towards 20 weeks of your training contract after graduation. You may take a study abroad placement for up to the equivalent of one semester (6 months), which will count towards the 30 weeks required for the order, and then complete the remainder of the 30 weeks of placement working in the industry.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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