LLB (Hons) Law with Foundation
Course Description
The LLB (Hons) Law with Foundation program is designed for students passionate about making a meaningful contribution to the field of law. This course provides a robust foundation in essential legal areas such as criminal law, contract law, and human rights, helping students cultivate critical thinking, analytical skills, and a solid understanding of real-world legal issues. The program aligns with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Bar Standards Board (BSB) guidelines, ensuring graduates possess competencies valued by legal employers. Students gain both practical experience and fundamental legal knowledge, preparing them for advanced studies and a variety of roles within the legal sector.
The program includes a foundation year, offering an alternative entry route for students without traditional qualifications, meaning students aged 18 to 60+ could be eligible to join without prior qualifications. The four-year program integrates academic development with personal and professional skill-building, paving the way for successful graduate-level opportunities in law and related fields.
Why Study This Course?
- Make a Difference: Play an instrumental role in upholding justice and safeguarding individual rights.
- Diverse Career Options: Access a broad array of career paths tailored to legal interests and passions.
- Foundation for Future Success: Establish a solid academic base that opens doors to further studies, such as qualifications for becoming a solicitor, barrister, or legal advisor.
Career Opportunities after Graduation
The field of law offers a wide range of career opportunities across multiple sectors. Completion of this degree provides excellent career prospects in law firms, government agencies, corporate legal departments, or non-governmental organizations. Graduates may focus on areas including criminal justice, corporate law, family law, human rights, and policy advising.
- Solicitor: Provide legal advice and representation to clients in diverse legal matters.
- Barrister: Advocate in court, representing clients in various types of legal proceedings.
- Legal Advisor: Offer counsel on legal rights and responsibilities within corporate, government, or NGO sectors.
- Paralegal: Support legal teams with research, document preparation, and case management.
- Policy Advisor: Contribute to the development and analysis of legal policies affecting public and private sectors.
How Will I Be Taught and Assessed?
You will learn through various teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical simulations. Assessment methods include group projects, written coursework, presentations, and case analyses. All modules in the course will be assessed in English.
Modules
Foundation Year Modules
- Academic Skills for Higher Education
- Verbal Skills: Rights and Debating
- Introduction to Law and Policing
- Introduction to Criminology and Sociology
- Issues in Family Law
- Issues in Sociology
- Police Decisions: Risk and Vulnerability
- Issues in Criminology
Year 1 Modules
- Introduction to Professional Skills and Employability
- English and EU Legal Systems
- Criminal Law
- Contract Law
- Social Justice and the Law
- Law and Emerging Technology
Year 2 Modules
- Tort Law
- Consumer and Commercial Law
- Advanced Professional Skills and Employability
- International and European Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
Year 3 Modules
- Equity and Trusts in Life and Death
- Graduate Professional Skills and Employability
- Law for Entrepreneurs
- Land Law
Student Finance
If you’re an undergraduate or postgraduate student from the UK, you may be able to receive financial support from the Government to help fund your studies. The Government currently offers two types of loans that cover:
- Tuition fees (paid directly to the university)
- Living costs (paid directly to your bank and often called a maintenance loan and higher maintenance loan)
The living cost support will allow you to cover your rent, food, travel, and other costs to help you complete your course while in study.
Do I need to Pay Back the Loan?
Both loans will need to be repaid after your studies, however generally you won’t have to start paying anything back until the April after you have finished your course once you are employed and earning above a threshold of over £24,000.
How to apply: To help you facilitate with your student finance application, our dedicated finance team will help and support with your application to ensure your finance gets approved.