Law (with Integrated Foundation Year)

A Brighton Law degree prepares you for a variety of rewarding career paths, including legal practice, policymaking, advocacy and commercial law, and roles within government, charities and international organisations.

Law at Brighton is taught by our School of Business and Law which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (ASCSB) – a distinction held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide.

Our foundation courses are integrated with an honours degree, so you’ll spend a year developing the knowledge and skills needed before you start your degree with us. Successful completion of the foundation means that you can continue with the Law LLB(Hons) or choose one of our other law degrees.

Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best.

Brighton law graduates go on to work as solicitors, barristers and paralegals as well as taking roles in other areas such as finance, technology and the public sector.

Top reasons to choose this course

• During your foundation year you’ll gain a solid grounding in law alongside transferable skills that are essential for study at degree level.

• Choose from different law degree options after successfully completing the foundation year, such as law with business or criminology.

• Learn with our experienced academic team and guest speakers who bring real-world legal knowledge into the classroom.

• Learn through a mixture of lectures, small group teaching in workshops and seminars, private study and course work.

• Access to specialist law databases, including the Oxford Law Trove, throughout your studies helps you save money on textbooks.

• You will be part of our close-knit community and receive personalised guidance and individual academic support.

• Once you move onto your chosen degree, you can boost your CV with an optional paid placement year to apply your learning in a real-world setting. Our students have completed placements at organisations including The Home Office and House of Lords as well as law firms across London and the South East.

Why Brighton is a great place to study Law

Studying law at Brighton allows you to benefit from a wide network of local law firms, solicitors, barristers and legal advice services right here in the city. With guest lectures, placements and networking opportunities throughout your studies, you’ll gain valuable insights and connections to support your future career.

Named one of the best cities on the planet and third best city in the UK by Time Out, Brighton is also a bustling hub for finance and technology.

Course Modules

Foundation year
You will complete four modules in your foundation year. You will explore contemporary debates in law and develop a strong understanding of its principles. You’ll also gain the transferable skills that are essential for study at degree level and examine the relationship between theory and practice and how this relates to debates and issues in law.

Core modules
Applied Numeracy and Data Handling Skills
Introduction to Wellbeing and Study Success
Academic Knowledge for Law and Business
Developing Practical Professional Knowledge