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LLB Law with French Law

University of Westminster

About this course

LLB (Hons) in Law with French Law LLB (Hons), a law degree centred on legal systems and comparative study between English and French jurisdictions. Core topics include Research Methods, Legal Analysis, Ethics & Professional Practice. The third year involves a compulsory year abroad studying in French at a partner institution in France, while work-based learning opportunities are integrated through the university legal advice clinic. The first year establishes foundations through Criminal Law, Guided Project, Legal Systems, Cultures and Ideas, Private Law, and Public Law and EU Law. The second year introduces Business Law, French Law and Legal Language, Professional Practice: Project, Professional Practice: Skills, and Property Law to prepare for international study. The third year consists of the abroad placement, maintained via online tutorials and academic coordination. The final year includes the compulsory Professional Legal Research: Advanced Project, alongside optional modules covering areas such as Advanced Criminal Law, Advanced Property Law, Clinical Legal Practice: Case Management and Progression, Commercial Law, Employment Law, Family Law and Family Justice, and The Law of Intellectual Property.

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Institution
University of Westminster
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Law with French Law LLB (Hons)
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
M1R1
Typical offer
A-level CCC, UCAS 96
Median salary
£33,000 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A Levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points). Including A level French grade C or pass in the DELF B2 test. T levels –96 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme including 6 in HL French. International Baccalaureate Career-related programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM+ fluent in French. BTEC Diploma – DD + fluent in French. Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course + fluent in French. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with at least 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in the other components. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.

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What students say

Based on about 228 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 86%
  • Learning opportunities: 85%
  • Assessment and feedback: 85%
  • Academic support: 83%
  • Organisation and management: 84%
  • Learning resources: 88%
  • Student voice: 84%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 80%
  • Left higher education: 5%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 15%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 290 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 1%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
  • West Midlands: 3%
  • East of England: 8%
  • London: 70%
  • South East: 12%
  • South West: 2%
  • Wales: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 75%
  • Baccalaureate: 20%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Modules

  • Criminal Law
  • Guided Project
  • Legal Systems, Cultures and Ideas
  • Private Law
  • Public Law and EU Law
  • Business Law
  • French Law and Legal Language
  • Professional Practice: Project
  • Professional Practice: Skills
  • Property Law
  • Professional Legal Research: Advanced Project
  • Advanced Criminal Law
  • Advanced Property Law
  • Clinical Legal Practice: Case Management and Progression
  • Commercial Law
  • Employment Law
  • Family Law and Family Justice
  • The Law of Intellectual Property

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of LLB Law with French Law at University of Westminster earn?

The median salary is £25,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £41,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Law.

Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law with French Law at University of Westminster?

86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for LLB Law with French Law at University of Westminster?

The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.

Is LLB Law with French Law at University of Westminster accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.

Does LLB Law with French Law at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has a compulsory year abroad.

How many students continue on LLB Law with French Law at University of Westminster?

80% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.