School of Business and Law

LLB (Hons) Law with Foundation Year

LLB (Hons) Full-time 4 years, Part-time 8 years

The LLB degree provides all of the foundations of legal knowledge required for successful preparation for the Bar Professional Training Course (Barrister). Additionally, the LLB is designed to provide preparatory legal education for those wishing to qualify as solicitors by undertaking the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination.

The LLB degree provides all of the foundations of legal knowledge required for successful preparation for the Bar Professional Training Course (Barrister). Additionally, the LLB is designed to provide preparatory legal education for those wishing to qualify as solicitors by undertaking the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination.

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LLB (Hons)
Start date(s)
14 September 2026
UCAS Code
M101
Course specifications
Course length
Full-time (4 years),Part-time (8 years)
Campus location
University: City Campus
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Why choose this course?

The foundation year of this course is designed to offer applicants who do not have the required qualifications, a programme which will equip them with a robust toolkit of academic, digital and personal skills required for successful study in higher education. It also provides an understanding of, and insight into, a range of disciplines that underpin their chosen programme of study. In the foundation year students will develop their ability to gain the most out of structured in-class study, and also to manage and evaluate their own independent learning. This wide range of transferable skills is of immense value in both undergraduate study and graduate employment. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of their subject area to degree level.

94.9 % of students agreed that the course develops knowledge and skills that they think they will need in the future

94.9% of students agree that teaching staff have supported their learning

97.4% of students agreed that the course is well organised
(NSS 2025)

Our LLB degree course acts as the first step to a career in law.  

Subject to the Bar requirements, you can structure your module choices to ensure that successful completion of your degree enables you progress onto a Bar Practice Course in order to become a qualified barrister. Alternatively, if your ambition is to qualify as a solicitor, our LLB degree acts as a preparatory legal education for you to progress on to the Solicitors Qualifying Examination. 

The LLB course offers the opportunity to study the areas of law known as the seven Foundations of Legal Knowledge. These are comprised of: 

  • Criminal Law
  • Tort
  • Property Law
  • European Union Law
  • Equity and Trusts
  • Public Law
  • Contract 


In addition to the Foundations of Legal Knowledge modules the course will offer several contemporary optional modules that reflect the research and subject expertise of current law academics. You will have the opportunity to select from a range of modules according to your areas of interest, including indicative modules such as Family Law, Intellectual Property, Medical Law and Ethics, Commercial Law, Business Organisations or Migration, Modern Slavery and Asylum Law. 

The course has a specific focus on legal and employability skills, which are embedded throughout the LLB, including digital literacy, advocacy, drafting, research, problem-solving, time management, legal application, effective communication, legal reasoning and many more skills which transfer to the legal workplace and beyond. 

 

By choosing to study Law at the University of Wolverhampton, you will be following in the footsteps of established alumni including Sandra Wallace (joint managing director for the UK and Europe at DLA Piper) and Deputy Senior district judge (chief magistrate) Tan Ikram. 

 

What's unique about this course?

  • We have a purpose-built courtroom with state-of-the-art legal equipment and acoustics, allowing you and your fellow students to simulate real-world situations. 

  • We meet regularly with members of the legal profession to ensure that we are training you with the skills needed to succeed in the modern legal work environment. 

  • We embed skills and employability at every level of the course and thread skills through every module. Your development will be evidenced by Digital Badges, which will be used to show your future employer the capabilities that you have gained during your leal education. 

  • We have a strong focus on employability, and we have strong links with the profession, ensuring that we are able to advertise opportunities for you to apply for vacation schemes, vacancies and placements. 

  • We are involved in several schemes to ensure that you have the opportunity to further your CV by getting involved in our Legal Companions Scheme at the local combined courts, representing real clients at tribunal as part of the highly respected Law Student Representation Project with Wolverhampton City Council, or maybe even giving advice to a real client at our Legal Advice Centre. 

  • Our staff foster a highly supportive environment and are there to help you every step of the way. We are here to answer any questions and to guide you throughout your entire educational journey as part of the Law School family. 

What happens on the course?

After your Foundation year - the first year of the undergraduate course involves an introduction to the English legal system and eases you in to legal and study skills, including digital literacy, providing a strong foundation for the rest of your time at the University. The first year is comprised of four core modules, with two modules studied per semester. 

In your second and third year, you are able to choose from a number of optional modules, depending on your future career plans and areas of interest. You will also study skills and employability modules in both years, to ensure that you are prepared to enter the workforce as a legal graduate. 

Facilities 

Our large lecture theatres and all of our teaching rooms are equipped with high-tech audiovisual equipment, giving you a comfortable and stimulating environment in which to learn. We also have a purpose-built courtroom with state-of-the-art legal equipment and acoustics, allowing students to simulate real-world situations.  

You can also enjoy our dedicated social learning spaces, well equipped library, sports hall, Students’ Union and many catering outlets. Find out more about our on-site facilities.

Placements on the course

We’ve built professional placements into every degree, every student will be guaranteed a professional placement. Our placements give you the real-world exposure and proven experience your CV needs, while building the industry networks essential for your career.

These short-term, structured experiences include:

  • Short duration: condensed work-like experience in professional environments
  • Academic integration: always linked to coursework, assessments or professional development modules
  • Project-based learning: students work on specific tasks or research with an organisation
  • Flexible format: can be in-person, remote, hybrid or virtual
  • Skill development: enhances workplace skills like communication, teamwork and problem-solving
  • Experiential learning: helping to close the gap between knowledge gained and the skills needed to succeed

Employability on the course

Our courses are designed from day one to prepare you for your future career. You will benefit from:

  • Extended induction: a period to familiarise yourself with your new university
  • Structured learning pathways: courses are crafted with a focus on preparing students for future careers
  • Hands-on project experience: projects and practical activities designed around real-world activities
  • Embedded professional development: all courses are designed with workplace skills development and professional placements as part of the course
  • Industry-informed modules: course content is kept up-to-date with industry standards through our industry links, staff's research and work in the field
  • Placement opportunities: professional development placements for every student

Course Modules

Potential Career Paths

Many of our graduates go on to become lawyers. However, the diverse nature of the degree also means that law graduates can enter a range of alternative occupations including: Police, Trading Standards, Health and Safety, Personnel, Accountancy, Local Authority, and the Civil Service. Further career options include: banking, finance, insurance or work in public and private sector management.

You may continue your studies by undertaking the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) training course at the University of Wolverhampton, or undertake one of the specialist Master's degrees with us.

Mooting and other legal skills competitions provide the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a lawyer. Also, a purpose-built courtroom gives you a taste of life in a real court with purpose-built legal equipment and state of the art acoustics. There are also regular visits to The Inns of Court and Houses of Parliament as well as career talks from local firms, police, and other relevant organisations.

You will have the opportunity to work on real life cases through our University Legal Advice Centre providing you with invaluable practical experience.

Students can also volunteer as a Wolverhampton Legal Companion. The WLC is a scheme that runs in collaboration with Wolverhampton County Court to help Law, Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy students.

Additional Information

Everything you need to know about this course!

The LLB (Hons) Law is a very popular course and is based on the study of the essential modules for entry into one of the legal professions.

Mooting and other legal skills competitions provide the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a lawyer. Also, a purpose-built courtroom gives you a taste of life in a real court with purpose-built legal equipment and state of the art acoustics.

There are also regular visits to The Inns of Court and Houses of Parliament as well as career talks from local firms, police, and other relevant organisations.

You will have the opportunity to work on real life cases through our University Legal Advice Centre providing you with invaluable practical experience.

As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate:

  1. Gain knowledge and understanding of the fundamental doctrines, sources and principles which underpin the Law of England and Wales, including the Foundations of Legal Knowledge; how Law is made and developed, ethics and the concept of justice and the institutions within which the law is administered.
  2. Apply knowledge to complex legal situations; recognising potential alternative conclusions and taking into account ambiguity and uncertainty in the law, providing supporting reasons and communicating these, both orally and in writing, appropriately.
  3. Demonstrate the intellectual and practical skills needed to research and analyse the law; including the effective use of resources to retrieve and evaluate information; and to apply the findings of such work to the solution of legal problems.
  4. Be able to act independently in planning and managing tasks with limited guidance in areas which they have studied.

Demonstrate an awareness of the contexts within which law operates and be able to use this awareness to offer critical judgments of arguments or legal issues.

Location Mode Foundation Year Fee Sep intake Fee Jan intake Fee Year
Home Full-time £5760 £9535 per year £9535 per year 2025-26
International Full-time N/A £15995 per year £16950 per year 2025-26

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed.


If a tuition fee is not showing, we may not offer this intake for this course. Please check the start date information on the course finder for start dates.

Prepare for Foundation Pathway:- We will consider applicants who have not achieved level 3 qualifications, if you have a keen interest in this subject area or hold relevant experience. You will be required to attend and pass a compulsory Prepare For Foundation assessment day where you will take part in a variety of activities which will assess your suitability for the course. If you would like more advise and guidance about this admissions pathway, please contact the Gateway team to discuss and support you in making an application to us.

Contact the Gateway - University of Wolverhampton (wlv.ac.uk)

Other Requirements: Applicants must be 18 years old or above at the start of the course.

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)


Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.


Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.


Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.


Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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