LLB Law and Human Rights at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

On the LLB Law and Human Rights, you will gain skills, knowledge, insight and experience from our expert academics and practitioners in the fields of human rights and public law.

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

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

You may find graduates from our law and human rights degree progressing in the following kinds of roles: barrister, solicitor, para-legal, advocate, policy researcher.

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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 M104 (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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