International Law and Globalisation LLB (Hons)
University of Birmingham
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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

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An LLB International Law and Globalisation degree provides an exciting foundation for students wishing to pursue legal careers within a globalised world.Multi-national law firms operate across many jurisdictions with legal problems involving both regional and international laws, requiring lawyers to understand the complexities of the international legal system. Our International Law and Globalisation undergraduate degree course is a qualifying law degree which provides a great introduction to ...Read more

An LLB International Law and Globalisation degree provides an exciting foundation for students wishing to pursue legal careers within a globalised world.Multi-national law firms operate across many jurisdictions with legal problems involving both regional and international laws, requiring lawyers to understand the complexities of the international legal system. Our International Law and Globalisation undergraduate degree course is a qualifying law degree which provides a great introduction to this context of law and an insight into the world’s major legal families.For almost 100 years Birmingham Law School have made a major contribution to teaching and scholarship, and you’ll learn from prestigious academics who are working at the top of their field influencing law and policy around the world.


Why study this course?


A global perspective

- 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.


Opportunities to make change

-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.


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.


Extensive choice of modules

- you can really tailor your undergraduate Law degree to suit your interests in the final year with our vast range of optional modules.


Top 25 for Law in the Complete University Guide 2024

**25th for Law (Joint) in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

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Sociology
WUSCA ranking:
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44/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
18th
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13th
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
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93%
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Average salary
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Law graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Law graduate salary
£20,000
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*D*D* Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

We prefer applications from students offering at least two A levels from our list of preferred subjects:Accounting, Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Classical Civilisation, Computing, Drama and Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Government and Politics, History, History of Art, Human Biology, Law, Mathematics, Medieval History, Modern or Classical Languages, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Statistics, World DevelopmentWe are happy to accept any subject as the third A level (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking). If you are not studying an A level combination that includes two of these subjects, please contact the Law School.

Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)

6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects.

BTEC Extended Diploma in the following subject areas will be considered: Business and Law. Grades required - D*D*D* and distinctions in all units. Other BTEC Extended Diplomas may be considered if offered alongside an A level in one of our preferred subjects.BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Business or Law combined with two A levels (from our list of preferred subjects) and BTEC Diploma in Business or Law combined with an A level in one of our preferred subjects 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.

Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.

Popular A-level subjects

Law

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
48%
English Literature
36%
Psychology
27%
Law
25%
Religious Studies & Theology
21%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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