Law with Foundation Year LLB (Hons)
University of Bedfordshire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of Law with Foundation Year LLB (Hons) and other courses in Law at University of Bedfordshire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Law.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Law courses of University of Bedfordshire
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Law
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Law at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £23000 | £20500 | £25500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £27000 | £14000 - £23500 | £19000 - £32000 |
All Law courses of University of Bedfordshire
Salary of all UK Graduates of Law
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23767 | £22711 | £27834 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20344 - £28558 | £17746 - £29609 | £20717 - £38496 |
All Law courses in the UK
Course Description
Law plays a key role in all aspects of our lives. Whether at work or play, law governs our behaviour and gives shape to government, business and personal relationships. The LLB (Hons) Law is designed to provide you with the legal knowledge and the professional skills which are essential for a career in law, as well as for a range of other rewarding careers in other professional sectors. Alongside the core legal topics required by the Law Society and the Bar Council for a qualifying law degree, you will have the opportunity to explore a range of specialist subjects, including aviation law, medical law, company law, and asylum and immigration law. You will also be able to take part in a range of extracurricular activities aimed at enhancing your employability and career prospects.
KEY FEATURES • Qualifying law degree (QLD) accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB) • Opportunity to gain an additional National Association of Licensed Paralegals (NALP) qualification • Opportunity to take part in mooting competitions • Gain practical legal experience by volunteering in our Law Clinic and Refugee Legal Assistance Project
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Upon successful completion of the degree, you will have the qualifications necessary to be able to progress to the professional stage of legal training on either the Legal Practice Course (LPC) to become a solicitor, or the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), if you aim to be a barrister. Our LLB is also accredited with the National Association of Licenced Paralegals (NALP) and offers you the opportunity to obtain a Higher Diploma in Paralegal Practice and become a NALP Graduate Member upon graduation. In addition to these traditional careers in the legal sector, a law degree is an excellent starting point for a whole range of other professional careers, including in management, politics, human resources, local authorities, the police, the civil service and the charity sector.
AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • Criminal law • Contract law • Tort law • Land law • Public law • Immigration and asylum law • Equity and trusts • Medical law and ethics • International human rights law • Aviation law • Criminal Litigation and the Law of Evidence
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Law courses of University of Bedfordshire
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Law courses of University of Bedfordshire
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Law with Foundation Year LLB (Hons) at University of Bedfordshire
| 20% | Teaching Professionals |
| 20% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 10% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Legal professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Law
All Law courses of University of Bedfordshire
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of University of Bedfordshire in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Bedfordshire in related subject specific rankings.
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- #73
- #90
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- Law
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #81
- #100
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- Law
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 16 university rankings of University of Bedfordshire
About University of Bedfordshire
The University of Bedfordshire is a publicly funded university located in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, England. One of the main campuses, in Luton, is home to the university’s Business, Media, Art & Design, Science, Computing, Law, Psychology, and Social Sciences schools. The Bedford campus is just a twenty minute walk from the town centre, and is home to the Primary Education, Secondary Education, Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, and Tourism schools.
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Student composition of University of Bedfordshire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Bedfordshire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10090
- postgraduates:
- 3170
- Total:
- 13260
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Law”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Law and Practice LLB (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | - | - | - | £9250 | £16500 | - | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time |
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Law (with Foundation Year) LLB (Hons) | Teesside University | 84% | 5% | 14% | £9250 | £15000 | 117 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time |
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Education and Law (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | - | - | - | £9250 | £12500 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Law (Scots and English) Dual Qualifying LLB (Hons) | University of Dundee | - | - | - | £9250 | £20900 | - | Dundee | On campus Full-time |
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Law and Business LLB (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 70% | 1% | 15% | £9250 | £26500 | 205 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
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Education and Law BA (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | 90% | 1% | 4% | £9250 | £19600 | 199 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
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Law LLB (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | 3% | 2% | £9250 | £22200 | 184 | Bristol | On campus Full-time |
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Criminology with Law (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Teesside University | - | 5% | 20% | £9250 | £15000 | 125 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time |
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Business Management with Marketing with Placement and Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | - | 5% | 35% | £9250 | £13020 £14000 | 100 | Southampton | On campus Full-time |
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Law and Social Anthropology LLB (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 73% | 1% | 4% | £9250 | £26500 | 200 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
