Law with French and French Law BA (Hons)
University of Nottingham
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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University Park Campus

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Our BA Law with French and French Law provides this opportunity, while thoroughly covering foundations of English Law. The degree covers core modules examining areas such as tort, contract, trusts and criminal law. The course is run in partnership with the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, and you will also take core modules to develop your French speaking and writing.In your third year, you will have the opportunity to study in France at a partner law school, where you will study ...Read more

Our BA Law with French and French Law provides this opportunity, while thoroughly covering foundations of English Law.

The degree covers core modules examining areas such as tort, contract, trusts and criminal law. The course is run in partnership with the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, and you will also take core modules to develop your French speaking and writing.

In your third year, you will have the opportunity to study in France at a partner law school, where you will study the French legal system and develop advanced French language skills. This unique experience will not only enhance your education but also offer you a remarkable cultural experience.

Our programme opens doors to a wide variety of professions and organisations, including law firms, barristers chambers, consultancies, business advisory services, marketing, civil service, public relations, accountancy, and campaigning. For example recent graduates have secured positions at Clifford Chance, the Barristers Chambers 7 Kings Bench Walk, the London Stock Exchange, PwC and BAE Systems.

At our School of Law, we pride ourselves on providing not just academic excellence, but also a supportive community of like-minded individuals. Our law societies cater to a wide range of interests, from pro bono volunteering to placements, offering you the chance to make an impact and build your network.

Careers overview

This course will equip you with a thorough knowledge of English law and encourage an appreciation of French law. You will also develop advanced language skills in French as well as cultural awareness.

Upon graduating, you can undertake further legal training to become a solicitor or barrister.

The skills youll acquire on a law degree from Nottingham will help pave your way to a successful career in sectors as diverse as multi-national business, politics, the media and of course law practice.

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Law
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
10th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
30th
French Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
French Studies graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK French Studies graduate salary
£20,000
Law
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
93%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Law graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Law graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Megan
06 Jan 24

Very pretty and good location, support is very quick and tailored..Read more

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Ellen
27 Jan 23

I love the community at the University of Nottingham peer and teachers alike are always willing to help. I thought law was going to be all about competition while there is that..Read more

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:36,M:9 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,M1,M1 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

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

D*D Grades / Points required

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

D Grades / Points required

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

D*DD Grades / Points required

T Level:

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

Including A grade in French, and excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. All A level subjects in the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences are acceptable (except for general studies and critical thinking). However, offers are not normally made to students presenting more than one non-traditional or practical subject (such as art, art and design, computer and information technology, dance, drama and theatre studies, graphics, media and communication studies, and sports and physical education studies).

Scottish Advanced Highers at AA are also required, one of which must be French.

One of which must be in French. Scottish Highers at AAABB are also required.

Accepted alongside French A Level. Access courses in Law are preferred, however other Social Science subjects will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Grade D3 grade must be achieved in French.

Including grade 6 in HL French. Alternatively grades 6,6,6 in three Higher Level Certificates including French.

Accepted alongside A Level in French.BTEC accepted in: Applied Human Biology, Applied Law, Applied Psychology, Applied Science, Forensic and Criminal Investigation, Business Personal and Business Finance, Sport and Exercise Science, Uniformed Public Services and Health and Social Care. Accepted when taken alongside an A Level in French.

Any subject BTEC acceptable alongside A Level French and one further A Level - second A Level in a traditional subject is preferred but other combinations will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Doubling up will not be allowed - Business BTEC and Business A Level for example.

Accepted alongside A Level in French.BTEC accepted in: Applied Human Biology, Applied Law, Applied Psychology, Applied Science, Forensic and Criminal Investigation, Business Personal and Business Finance, Sport and Exercise Science, Uniformed Public Services and Health and Social Care.

Considered on a case-by-case basis, please contact the University before applying

Popular A-level subjects

Law

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

History
55%
English Literature
39%
Mathematics
33%
Economics
24%
Psychology
18%
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French Studies

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

French
90%
English Literature
39%
History
39%
Mathematics
27%
Economics
17%
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Tuition fees

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Domestic

£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£24,300 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£24,300 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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