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LLB (Hons) Law with Foundation Year

A degree with a foundation year, so you can start without A-Levels. Taught in person, usually 2 days a week.

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Key course facts

Campus locations
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Nottingham Not every course runs in every city. We’ll confirm your nearest campus on your call.
Start dates
Enrolment is ongoing Term start dates run throughout the year, so you can apply now for the next available start.
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications needed for foundation year entry This applies when you apply as a mature student. You’ll have an interview or admissions assessment, and our Admissions team helps you prepare.
Duration
Usually 4 years A foundation year followed by a 3-year degree.
Timetable
2 days a week, in person Usually around 4 hours a day on campus, plus time for independent study and assignments.
Fees (UK students, 2026/27)
Foundation year £5,760, then £9,790 a year Eligible students can pay with a Tuition Fee Loan from Student Finance England, which goes straight to the university, so there’s nothing to pay upfront. Fees can rise in later years.

Course availability, campuses and fees are set by each partner university and can change by intake. We confirm the details for your course before you apply. See how funding works.

Interested in pursuing a legal career but don’t have A-Levels or traditional academic qualifications? This degree offers a direct and supportive path into the legal profession, starting with a foundation year to help you build essential skills for university study. During the foundation year, you’ll develop core abilities in critical thinking, communication, academic writing, and digital research. This gives you the tools and confidence to thrive as you move into your degree studies.

From year two onwards, the course covers the essential building blocks of English law. You’ll explore:

  • Contract, tort, and criminal law
  • Public law, human rights, and the legal system
  • Property and land law
  • Legal research and analysis
  • Ethics and professional legal practice

This is a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD), meaning it meets the academic requirements for progressing toward solicitor or barrister training in England and Wales. You’ll also build valuable skills in reasoning, debate, and legal writing, opening doors to careers in law, policing, compliance, business, or the public sector. If you’re motivated by justice, advocacy, or public service, this course gives you the academic foundation and legal knowledge to move forward with purpose and confidence.

A full law degree covering the core areas of English law, with a foundation year to build your reading and writing first.

Who this course suits

  • You want to qualify as a solicitor or work in law
  • You enjoy reading closely and building a reasoned argument
  • You work in a legal, compliance or admin role and want to progress
  • You’re motivated by justice and public service

Careers this course can lead to

  • Paralegal
  • Trainee solicitor
  • Legal assistant
  • Compliance officer
  • Contracts administrator
  • Policy officer
  • Court administrator
  • Further training for the Bar

Qualifying as a solicitor also needs the SQE exams and two years of qualifying work experience after or alongside your degree.

A typical week

On campus

2 days a week, around 4 hours a day

Lectures and seminars on areas such as contract, criminal and public law, where you discuss cases and practise legal problem-solving.

Independent study

Evenings, weekends or days off

Reading cases and legislation, legal research, and writing essays and problem answers.

LLB (Law): your questions answered

How do I become a solicitor after this degree?

Solicitors in England and Wales qualify by passing the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1 and SQE2) and completing two years of qualifying work experience. Your LLB gives you a strong grounding in the law tested in SQE1.

Can I become a barrister?

A law degree can cover the academic stage of Bar training. You’d then need to complete the vocational and pupillage stages, which are competitive.

Is there a lot of reading?

Yes. Law involves regular reading of cases and legislation, so it helps to set aside time each week. The foundation year builds your reading and writing skills first.

Do I need to have studied law before?

No. You don’t need A-Levels in any subject, and the foundation year prepares you for degree-level study.

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