LLBInternational Law and Globalisation
| Study location | United Kingdom, Birmingham |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | LLB |
| Course code | M240 |
| Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) We prefer applications from students offering at least two A levels from our list of preferred subjects: Accounting, Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Classical Civilisation, Computing, Drama and Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Government and Politics, History, History of Art, Human Biology, Law, Mathematics, Medieval History, Modern or Classical Languages, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Statistics, World Development We are happy to accept any subject as the third A level (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking). If you are not studying an A level combination that includes two of these subjects, please contact the Law School. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 7.0 overall (with no less than 6.5 in any band) |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
International Law and Globalisation introduces students to the international, regional and transnational context within which law operates.
It provides an interdisciplinary understanding of the operation of law and is a Qualifying Law Degree. The programme goes beyond the traditional national law-centric approach to LLB degrees, and provides an excellent foundation for students wishing to pursue legal careers within a globalised world.
Birmingham Law School is the most established law school in one of the largest legal communities in the country. For almost 100 years we have made a major contribution to teaching and scholarship, and you’ll learn from academics who are leaders in their fields and the authors of many key works used by practitioners today. The skills you will acquire throughout the degree are transferable and as a result you will enjoy excellent employment prospects in both law and non-law careers.
Programme structure
First year
Students take the following compulsory modules:
Legal Skills and Methods
Public Law
Criminal Law
Law of Contract
Foundations of International Law and Globalisation
Global Law and Globalisation
Second year
In your second year you’ll take compulsory modules in:
International Dispute Resolution
Law of Torts
Land Law
Legal Foundations of the European Union
Public International Law
Contemporary Issues in International Law and Globalisation
Year abroad
You can apply to study abroad for a year in an approved university around the world. If you achieve a grade of 2.1 or above in your first year then you will be invited to apply for a Year Abroad in your second year. If your application is successful, you will go abroad in your third year and return to us for your final year. Find out more.
Final year
In the final year you will study three compulsory modules:
Law of Trusts and Equity
Legal Systems of the World
Private International Law
You will also study three optional modules including a minimum of two from the following four modules:
Comparative Public Law
International Criminal Law
International Economic Law
International Human Rights Law
Should you only choose two of the above you will also study one other optional module from the range available within the Law School which may include:
Advanced EU Law
Advanced Law of Torts
Advocacy (Mooting)
Banking and Financial Services Law
Canadian Constitutional Law
Commercial Law
Company Law
Counter Terrorism Law
Criminal Evidence
Criminology
Dissertation on a prescribed legal topic
Employment Law in Practice
Environmental Law
Gender and Law
Human Rights and Criminal Justice
Intellectual Property Law
Law and Policy of the WTO
Law of Adult Relationships
Law of Health and Safety at Work
Legal Issues in Health Care Law
Political and Legal Theory II
Real Estate
Regulation of the Legal Profession
Tax Law
Career opportunities
This degree is a ‘qualifying’ degree; this means that it provides exemption from the first or academic stage of the examinations required by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board before you can qualify as a solicitor or barrister.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.