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Law
LLB Law (Hons)
Key facts
UCAS code
M100
Start dates
September 2021 / September 2022
Location
Course length
Full time: 3 years
Part time: up to 6 years
Department
Accreditation(s)
Students who study this LLB can obtain a Qualifying Law Degree which is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The LLB also satisfies the Bar Standards Board's requirements for the academic component of Bar training.
UCAS Tariff Points
104
Overview
Are you interested in exploring some of the most pressing legal issues facing today’s global societies?
When you choose LLB Law at Oxford Brookes, you’re choosing to study in a dynamic and inclusive environment, taught by leading legal experts.
You’ll experience theoretical and practical learning. You'll build sound legal skills that will prepare you for your future career. You’ll be inspired and challenged as you debate legal concepts and apply them to real life situations.
You’ll be able to tailor your degree in Years 2 and 3, choosing from:
- A standard LLB
- An LLB in Commercial Law
- An LLB in Criminal Justice.
As a student on one of our LLB Law courses, you'll network with top law firms, gaining key professional contacts. You’ll accelerate your career through our mentoring and pro-bono schemes. And the skills you'll gain in mooting and client interviewing will also help to enhance your employability prospects.
This course sets you up for ongoing professional training such as the Bar course for Barristers or the SQE course for solicitors.
How to apply
Wherever possible we make our conditional offers using the UCAS Tariff. The combination of A-level grades listed here would be just one way of achieving the UCAS Tariff points for this course.
For more information about how we are supporting applicants impacted by Covid-19, please see our information for applicants page.
Standard offer
UCAS Tariff Points: 104
A Level: BCC
IB Points: 29
BTEC: DMM
Contextual offer
UCAS Tariff Points: 88
A Level: CCD
IB Points: 27
BTEC: MMM
Further offer details
Applications are also welcomed for consideration from applicants with European qualifications, international qualifications or recognised foundation courses. For advice on eligibility please contact Admissions: admissions@brookes.ac.uk
Entry requirements
Specific entry requirements
Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, we will need proof of your English language ability: IELTS (6.5 or above).
Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
English requirements for visas
If you need a student visa to enter the UK you will need to meet the UK Visas and Immigration minimum language requirements as well as the University's requirements. Find out more about English language requirements.
Pathways courses for international and EU students
If you do not meet the entry requirements for this degree, or if you would like more preparation before you start, you can take an international foundation course. Once you enrol, you will have a guaranteed pathway to this degree if you pass your foundation course with the required grades.
If you only need to meet the language requirements, you can take our pre-sessional English course. You will develop key language and study skills for academic success and you will not need to take an external language test to progress to your degree.
Terms and Conditions of Enrolment
When you accept our offer, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.
Credit transfer
Many of our courses consider applications for entry with credit for prior learning. Each application is individually assessed by our credit entry tutors.
If you would like more information about whether or not you may be eligible for the award of credit, for example from an HND, partly-completed degree or foundation degree, please contact our Admissions team.
We operate the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). All undergraduate single modules are equivalent to 7.5 ECTS credits and double modules to 15 ECTS credits. More about ECTS credits.
Application process
Full time Home / EU applicants
Apply through UCASPart time Home / EU applicants
Apply direct to the UniversityInternational applicants
Apply direct to the UniversityFull time applicants can also apply through UCAS
Tuition fees
Questions about fees?
Contact Student Finance on:
Tuition fees
Please note tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.
Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning Home students at the maximum permitted level.
Financial support and scholarships
Additional costs
Please be aware that some courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees. Specific additional costs for this course, if any, are detailed below.
Most modules included a recommended textbook. All recommended textbooks can be found in the library, however many students find it easier to buy their own copy. Textbook costs will vary dependent on which modules you take, as well as whether you buy the books new or second-hand. Full reading lists for all Law modules, along with links to book costings can be found in the library portal.
As a Law student you will be given the opportunity to take part in mooting and client interviewing competitions. The School of Law regularly enters teams into external competitions and has performed consistently well at both national and international level. Should a student need to attend national or international competitions, the Law school will cover any incurred travel expenses.
Learning and assessment
Your focus in Year 1 will be on learning the fundamentals of law, drawing on the relationship between theory and practice. You’ll gain core communication and study skills and will tackle interesting case studies. You’ll build a solid foundation of knowledge in:
- Public Law
- Contract Law
- Criminal Law.
You’ll also begin to work on your advocacy and communication skills. You’ll participate in practical activities and networking events such as:
- mooting
- client interviewing
- pro bono activities, and
- Law Society events.
You’ll study more advanced modules in Years 2 and 3, exploring exciting legal themes such as:
- Nationality and immigration
- Family Law
- Commercial Law.
A highlight of Year 3 is that you’ll be able to participate in our CLOCK (Community Legal Outreach Collaboration, Keele) scheme. This is a community-based legal outreach programme where you’ll receive first-hand experience of legal proceedings. You’ll assist real litigants during local court appearances.
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Study modules
Please note: As our courses are reviewed regularly as part of our quality assurance framework, the modules you can choose from may vary from that shown here. The structure of the course may also mean some modules are not available to you.
Learning and teaching
You’ll be taught by an intimate, friendly academic team, who will offer you one-to-one support and boost your confidence in Law. You’ll be taught in lectures, small group seminars and tutorials.
You’ll learn through a variety of methods, including:
- module notes
- reading lists
- interactive exercises
- online quizzes.
Assessment
Assessment methods used on this course
In some modules, you’ll be assessed through formal exams. In other modules, you’ll be assessed entirely through coursework.
Professional accreditation
Our degrees are Qualifying Law Degrees. After you complete them, you can go straight to the vocational stage of training. Barristers will take the new Bar course. For solicitors, the vocational stage is also changing. We’ll ensure you’re fully prepared for any new qualification routes. For more information, please see the SRA website.
After you graduate
Career prospects
Whether you want to practice as a barrister or solicitor, or prefer to work in a non legal capacity, a law degree is a great start.
If you'd like to become a barrister or solicitor, this course prepares you for the next steps of that journey. This would be the Bar course for Barristers or the SQE for solicitors.
By the time you graduate, you will be confident in communicating legal knowledge. You will also have acquired expert techniques of research and analysis. Such skills are transferable to postgraduate study and are highly valued by prospective employers.
Graduates of law work in a wide variety of public and private sector roles. Whatever career path you choose, your law degree will open many doors.
Further study
The School of Law also runs LLM courses for postgraduates in International Law, Human Rights Law, Commercial Law and International Trade, and Legal Practice.
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