Law (with Foundation Year)

The foundation year offers an innovative pathway into your degree. It is the first part of a four-year degree programme. It provides an alternative route for those unable to meet the traditional entry requirements for a three-year degree. It will prepare you for your degree studies in a supportive and stimulating learning environment.
You will begin with an exploration of education and society, before moving onto consider including identity, being human and the digital world. Over the course of the year, you will build the skills and experience to prepare you for your chosen degree.

Discover how legal knowledge, ethical reasoning and critical thinking prepare you to shape society through law. The Law LLB (Hons) at Birmingham Newman University offers a professionally grounded and values-led route into the legal profession. Designed for individuals who are motivated by justice and fairness, this qualifying law degree combines rigorous academic study with practical legal insight. You will explore how legal frameworks influence everyday life and develop the skills needed to contribute meaningfully in legal and related fields. The course is ideal for those seeking to understand the role of law in promoting fairness and navigating complex societal challenges.

You will study the foundations of English law, including Contract Law, Criminal Law, Tort Law, Public Law and Equity and Trusts. These are complemented by specialist modules such as Family Law, Employment Law and Business Law, with further opportunities to explore areas like Immigration and Asylum Law, Medical Law and Ethics and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Learning is delivered through lectures, seminars and practical workshops, with a strong emphasis on legal research, advocacy and negotiation. You will engage with real-world scenarios through case analysis and simulated legal tasks.

Course Modules

Please refer to the Birmingham Newman University website for details.