LLB Law and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

Our LLB in Law and Language (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese) is a specialist course that allows you to study towards a career in legal practice while developing proficiency in a language. In an ever-globalising world and workplace, this combination of legal skills and language proficiency gives you access to unique opportunities for work and further study. Alongside the main law curriculum, comprising the seven foundations of legal knowledge and taught in the Birkbeck Law School, you will pursue study in the language of your choice in our School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication.

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 Methods and Skills.

Career pathways

Our law graduates follow successful career paths in the following kinds of role: barrister, solicitor, paralegal and legal assistant, advocate, policy researcher.

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Entry requirements

This course is suitable for all language entry levels, from beginner to proficiency, including native speaker level if you choose to study French, German, Italian, Japanese or Spanish. If you decide to study Korean or Mandarin Chinese, then these languages are available at beginner entry level. Full-time study - how many UCAS points do I need: Three years full-time: 112 points (e.g. A-levels BBC) Four years full-time with Foundation Year: 48 points Part-time study: For part-time study our standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. Alternative entry routes: 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 M111 (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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