Law with French Law LLB (Hons)
University of Birmingham
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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

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Start date

30-SEP-24

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4 Years

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

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Full time with time abroad

Start date

30-SEP-24

Duration

4 Years

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Course info

This undergraduate Law degree has been designed to meet the need for legally and linguistically equipped lawyers who can cooperate and negotiate with European partners within a changing European context.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. During this undergraduate Law degree course you ...Read more

This undergraduate Law degree has been designed to meet the need for legally and linguistically equipped lawyers who can cooperate and negotiate with European partners within a changing European context.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. During this undergraduate Law degree course you will familiarise yourself with both legal systems, thereby 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 in France or French-speaking Canada.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?


Study at a top global law school

- the University of Birmingham is in the top 20 in the UK for Law (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022), reflecting the high quality of our undergraduate teaching and our world-leading research.


Wide-ranging extra-curricular legal opportunities and professional links

- our Centre for Employability, Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER) is what truly sets Birmingham Law School apart, running pro bono groups and mooting competitions. Opportunities also include placement schemes, the annual law fair, and visits to leading firms, all of which will prepare you for life after Law School.


Extensive choice of modules

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


Placement year abroad

– with the exciting opportunity to study in Bordeaux, Paris, Québec, or Strasbourg you will experience an incredible new culture, an alternative perspective on Law and a different academic environment.


Excellent graduate prospects

- According to the High Fliers Research report, The Graduate Market in 2022, the University of Birmingham has been ranked as the 4th most targeted University by the UK's top 100 graduate employers in 2021-2022. 89% of our law students are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022).


16th in the UK for Law in the QS World University Rankings 2022


Top 60 Law School in the World (THE 2022 Rankings)


Top 25 for Law in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023

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33/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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18th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
14th
French Studies
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French Studies graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK French Studies graduate salary
£20,000
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Law graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Law graduate salary
£20,000
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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.

To include A level French at grade A.

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, to include French.

BTEC Extended Diploma in the following subject areas will be accepted: Business and Law. Grades required are D*D*D*. This must be alongside an A level in French.

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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French Studies

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

French
98%
History
44%
Mathematics
30%
English Literature
23%
Geography
18%
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Tuition fees

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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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23,640 per year

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