Birmingham City University

Overview

The Law with American Legal Studies (Hons) at Birmingham City University offers a comprehensive and practice-focused LLB program. It integrates essential UK legal training with insights into American legal studies, equipping students with robust legal reasoning, research capabilities, and professional skills. This course prepares graduates for a variety of legal career pathways both in the UK and internationally.

What you'll study

The curriculum is designed to progressively build legal knowledge while enhancing both academic and professional skills. Students will engage in a mix of core and optional modules, tailored to their interests.

Core areas of study (indicative)

• Legal Systems (including comparative perspectives)
• Criminal Law
• Contract Law
• Law of Tort
• Public and Constitutional Law
• Land Law
• Equity and Trusts
• Legal Professional Skills (practice-oriented skills for legal work)
• Legal Thinking & Study Skills
• Introduction to US Criminal Law (American legal studies component)
• Human Rights and Criminal Justice
• Dissertation (independent research project)

Optional modules

Students have the opportunity to select from a range of optional modules that align with their interests, such as criminal justice, company law, and medical law.

Learning approach

• Engagement in lectures and seminars to deepen legal knowledge and argumentation skills.
• Skills sessions focusing on legal research, writing, and professional communication.
• Independent study culminating in a dissertation project.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

• Achieve BBC or 112 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level with a minimum of 2 A Levels.
• GCSE English Language at grade 4 or above (or equivalent qualifications considered).

English language requirements

• IELTS: typically 6.0 overall (specific component scores should be confirmed with the university).
• TOEFL iBT: accepted (check the university’s latest entry requirements for score specifics).
• PTE Academic: accepted (score requirements not specified; verify with the university).

Documents typically required

• Academic transcripts and certificates
• English language test results (if applicable)
• Personal statement and/or additional supporting information (if required)
• Passport/ID (for international applicants, if required)

Note: The program does not specify GRE/GMAT/GPA requirements. It is advisable to verify the latest entry requirements and any relevant deadlines with Birmingham City University.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Law with American Legal Studies (Hons) program can pursue a variety of career pathways in law and related fields. With a strong foundation in both UK and American legal systems, students are well-prepared for roles in legal practice, public service, and international law, among others. The skills gained during the course also provide a solid basis for further legal training and advanced studies.