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What is the Law? What are its sources. What are its institutions? How does it function. What works well and what requires further development and why? What changes would you introduce?
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What are the uses of contract law and how is contract law administered by the Courts and tribunals? What works well and what requires further development and why? What changes would you introduce?
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What constitutes criminal behaviour under the law? What state institutions are involved in the administration of criminal law? What works well and what requires further development and why? What changes would you introduce?
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This module will introduce students to the objective of the tort system and basic principles of liability underpinning tort law to consider some of the various interests that are protected. The module will explore the acts and omissions that give rise to liability and the type of harm which is actionable and for which compensation can be sought. The module deals with issues of caution and fault within particular types of action in tort, and considers the role of policy in relation to this area of law. The module also considers briefly the relevance of different modes of liability, including strict liability, vicarious liability and contributory negligence, as well as defences, and some of the potential remedies available to an action in tort.
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What are the Constitutional Laws and the Administrative Laws of the United Kingdom under the Parliamentary Democracy system that recognizes the Sovereignty of Parliament and an unwritten constitution. How does this all work? What works well and what requires further development and why? What changes would you introduce?
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Examines a breadth of legal skills including research, ethics, professional conduct and practice in a legal setting.
Law LLB(Hons)
Honours Degree, Undergraduate, September 2025
Key Details
- M100 Course Code
- 3 Years
- 112 Typical UCAS Tariff
Choosing to study the Law LLB (Hons) at Birmingham Newman University offers a distinctive and enriching educational experience tailored to equip you for a successful legal career. We pride ourselves on, ensuring that each student receives individualised attention. This approach fosters active participation, personalised feedback, and a supportive learning atmosphere where no one is left behind.
Our LLB programme covers the foundational areas of law, providing a solid grounding in essential legal principles. As you progress, you’ll have the opportunity to delve into specialised fields such as Family Law, Employment Law, and Business Law, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests and career aspirations.
Our dedicated law lecturers are committed to your success, offering guidance and support throughout your academic journey. We focus on developing not only your legal knowledge but also critical skills such as analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication, ensuring you’re well-prepared for a variety of career paths.
Choosing to study Law at Birmingham Newman University means more than just learning legal rules—it’s about developing the confidence, skills, and experience to shape your future. Our LLB is designed to be hands-on and engaging, with real-world case studies and guest lectures from legal professionals to help you stand out to employers. You won’t just sit in lectures taking notes—you’ll debate real legal issues, work on mock trials in our courtroom, and get involved in projects that make a real difference. With a supportive learning environment and lecturers who know your name, you’ll never feel like just another student. Whether you see yourself in a courtroom, working in business, or taking your legal skills into another career, we’ll help you get there.
We use a variety of assessment strategies to ensure that learners get the best opportunities to demonstrate that they have met programme and module learning outcomes.
A Law degree opens up loads of career options—not just becoming a solicitor or barrister. You’ll develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication, which are highly valued in a range of industries. Many of our graduates go on to work in law firms, government, policing, and business, while others find careers in areas like finance, HR, and journalism. You could work in the courts, help businesses stay on the right side of the law, or even use your legal knowledge to make a difference in charities and social justice organisations. If you do want to qualify as a solicitor or barrister, our LLB is your first step, giving you everything you need to progress to further training. Whatever path you choose, you’ll graduate with the confidence and skills to stand out to employers.
Birmingham Newman University is located in Britain’s second city – Birmingham. With one of the youngest city populations in Europe, it is a vibrant and dynamic place to study.
Studying at Newman University, you have the advantage of being near to the city, but living in, or commuting to peaceful and comfortable surroundings on campus.
Dining out
Birmingham has lots of wonderful places to dine out with a range of different cuisines. Places where you can dine out include; Brindley Place, Mailbox and Hagley Road (just 10 minutes’ from Newman).
Entertainment
Whether you like to go to; the theatre, gigs or clubs, or enjoy: sports, shopping visiting art galleries or exhibitions – Birmingham will not disappoint and you will be spoilt for choice!
Location
Getting around Birmingham is easy via train, bus or by car. Birmingham has excellent transport links to the rest of Britain, making it easy for those weekend getaways!
Why not explore the city for yourself by visiting one of our Open Days?
Want to find out more about Birmingham and the West Midlands? Then take a look at some Birmingham City Secrets.
Entry Requirements
UK home students
Entry requirements, for UK home students, for September 2025 entry:
- 112 UCAS points
UK Applying Direct Option
International students
If you are an international student, please get in touch with our International team who will be able to advise on entry criteria for this course. Email international@newman.ac.uk or telephone +441218160449.
International Applying Direct option
To apply for this course, you can apply direct using the apply link provided below:
Please note that courses with a professional placement are not available to International students.
Course Fees
UK home students
The full-time course fee, for UK home students, for September 2025 is £9,535 per year.
International students
The full-time course fees and funding, for International students, for September 2025 are:
- Undergraduate Taught: £12,500 tuition fee
- International Excellence Scholarship: £1,500
All International Students who apply in 2024/25 will be eligible for the International Excellence Scholarship which will be automatically applied to their offer as a tuition fee reduction.
Additional Costs
Find out more about the other additional costs associated with our undergraduate degrees.
The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).
Modules
Please be aware that, as with any course, there may be changes to the modules delivered, for information view our Changes to Programmes of Module Changes page.
Timetables: find out when information is available to students
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How does the law provide for the regulation and management of individual private wealth, inheritance, and succession? What works well and what requires further development and why? What changes would you introduce?
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Examines the rules relating to ownership, possession, commercialisation and conveyancing of real property – land. Covenants, easements, and other rights in property are examined. What works well and what requires further development and why? What changes would you introduce?
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Examines the evolution, goals and regulation of the only supranational organization in the world – the EU; its institutions, their dynamic, and its efficacy. Why did the UK join this organization in 1973 and why did it withdraw in 2019? What works well and what requires further thought and why? What changes would you introduce?
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Gives students the opportunity under guidance of a Licenced Registered Solicitor, to deal with issues submitted by members of the public pro-bono on an advisory only basis, excluding all reserved matters.
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Examines English Law practice and procedure relating to private issues around family life. What works well and what requires further development and why? What changes would you introduce?
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Examines UK practice and procedure under the light of its International Legal Obligations on Immigration and Asylum. What works well and what requires further development and why? What changes would you introduce?
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Besides the Court system, what other procedures do disputants routinely take their matters to? How efficient are these procedures? What works well and what requires further development and why? What changes would you introduce?
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Examines the regulation of employment relations under English Law. What rights and responsibilities do parties to an employment relationship have towards each other? What institutions apply to this area of human rights law? What works well and what requires further development and why? What changes would you introduce?
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Independent learning module under the supervision of a Lecturer. It seeks to nurture competence in reliable knowledge creation by guiding students along a two-semester journey of comprehensive research and review of a given body of knowledge on a particular issue with the view to critically and objectively evaluate the issues before proposing a reasoned original thesis.
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Provides students with an in-depth understanding of practice and procedure in criminal law, starting at police station representation, traveling through various points including interview, bail, evidence, court hearings, trial, and various case/court applications.
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Provides students with an in-depth understanding of practice and procedure in civil law, starting at pre-action traveling through various points of the Civil Procedure Rules, evidence, negotiation, court representation and case/court applications.
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Examines the significance and impact of emergent laws for the regulation of disruptive era’s AI and other emergent technologies. What might work well and what not so well with this extremely unfamiliar development for all? What changes would you introduce?
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Examines the UN International Human Rights system - its treaties and customs; and its institutions, for their potential to deliver ion the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) promise to guarantee the protection of the inherent dignity of individuals qua human beings everywhere. What has worked well and what requires further development and why? What changes would you introduce?
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In this disruptive era, the question of what in the field of medical practice is ethical and what not so ethical is being severely tested. Can the law ever catch-up with the fast pace of change in this space, to give assurance and certainty to professionals and users of emergent advances in medical therapies? This module examines the issues.
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Examines the dynamic of the international legal system and its potential to guarantee international peace and security. What has worked well and what requires further development and why? What changes would you introduce?
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Examines business structures under the relevant statute - Companies Act (2006) / (2013) and its relevance and impact on select aspects of national economies, employment, development, human rights, etc.