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Course Overview

What's covered in the course?

The course is based at Birmingham Metropolitan College and this is where you will receive all scheduled teaching for the course in addition to accessing learning resources and student services to help support you throughout the course. In addition to being a student of Birmingham Metropolitan College you will also be a student of Birmingham City University with access to additional learning resources, buildings and study space at the university to help you be successful on the course.    Throughout the year you will be invited to participate in relevant activities held by the School of Law at Birmingham City University that have been designed for you to showcase your legal skills and develop your peer and professional networks.

Why Choose Us?

  • The course is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board as providing exemptions from the academic stage of training.
  • On successful completion you will exit with a Level 5 Award receiving both the Higher National Diploma and a Certificate in Higher Education. This entitles you to progress to the second year of the LLB (Hons) Law course at the University should you wish to continue your studies and gain a qualifying law degree.
  • You will attend both the University and Birmingham Metropolitan College, enjoying the advanced facilities of both institutions, and sharing ideas and perspectives with full-time LLB students.
  • You will see inside the legal world on placement modules, gaining confidence, competence and professional contacts such as St Philips Chambers.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

CC or 64 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level with a maximum of 2 A Levels.

Typical Offers (UK Students)

GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above, at the point of enrolment. Equivalent qualifications will be considered. Plus, you must have achieved or be completing one of the following:

UK Qualification Requirements 2020/21
A Level / AS Level CC at A Level (64 points). A maximum of three subjects are considered, excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Access to Higher Education Diploma 60 credits overall. Minimum of 45 credits at level 3, 18 of of which must be achieved at merit or distinction in a related subject. 
BTEC National Diploma MM in a related subject area.
BTEC Extended Diploma MPP (64 points) in a related subject area.
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve a minimum total of 64 UCAS points.
International Baccalaureate Diploma

Obtain 24 points overall.Students who do not complete the IB Diploma and who achieve the minimum of 10 points or above from two Higher Level Subjects will be considered on the basis of their IB Certificates and alongside other acceptable level 3 qualifications to meet 64 UCAS Tariff Points.

Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level) 64 UCAS Tariff Points in four subjects (must include English).
Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher DD. Maximum of two Advanced Highers can be considered together.

English Language Requirements:

English language requirements
IELTS

6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum in all bands

If you do not meet the required IELTS score, you may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English courses. Please note that you must have a Secure English Language Test (SELT) to study on the pre-sessional English course. 

Fees

Full Time UK students

2 Years: £5650 per year


This information was accurate on : 05/05/2021
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