LLB Law and Commercial Law at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

The LLB Law and Commercial Law will give you the skills necessary to tackle the complex world of business and financial law, including commercial awareness, and knowledge of banking law and of broader economic and private law issues.

Faculty: Birkbeck Law School | Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

During your studies on this degree, you will learn the areas of legal knowledge relevant for pursuing a career in legal practice as well as taking an introductory course on commercial law. You will then be able to choose from specialist areas of commercial law and related fields where you will be taught by field-leading scholars in areas such as: intellectual property law banking law white-collar crime. You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits. Compulsory modules include Constitutional and Administrative Law, Contract Law, Criminal Law, Legal Systems and Methods.

Career pathways

Graduates can pursue career paths in the legal profession, human resources or local government. Possible professions include: barrister, solicitor, chartered legal executive, human resources officer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You may need to complete a written exercise in reasoning and analysis and attend an admissions event. Full-time study - how many UCAS points do I need: Three years full-time: 120 points (e.g. A-levels BBB) Part-time study: For part-time study our standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. Alternative entry routes: Three years full-time or four years part-time: Certificate of Higher Education in Legal Studies (from Birkbeck): successful completion with a minimum mark of 50% may enable entry to the LLB with optional credit for a first-year module. Three years full-time: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - DMM English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. UCAS code M103 (Three years full-time, on campus).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time home students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

International applicants: GBP 19,320 a year (2027/28). Full-time international students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/undergraduate/applications

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