Middle Eastern students at Birmingham Law School

LLB programmes - Students with suitable grades at A Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB), USA SATs/AP, or the Indian Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate or equivalent may be considered for entry to an undergraduate programme. Holders of the Tawjihiyya/Al-Thanawiya or equivalent, are not usually eligible for direct entry onto our undergraduate courses without completion of a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways.

LLB for Graduates - We require a 2:1, GPA of 3.0/4 or 75%, or equivalent in a four-year non-law degree from a recognised institution for entry to our LLB for Graduates programme. We can also consider high 2:2s alongside relevant professional experience.

LLM programmes - We require a 2:1, GPA of 3.0/4 or 75%, or equivalent in a four-year LLB law degree from a recognised institution for entry to our LLM programmes. We can also consider high 2:2s alongside relevant professional experience.

English language - You will need to demonstrate English language proficiency, either through an English test such as IELTS, TOEFL or PTE, or we may be able to accept previous qualifications as evidence. We ask for IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band. More information can be found on our international pages.

All of our LLB law degrees offer by Birmingham Law School on our Edgbaston campus are fully-accredited UK law degrees. Our degrees therefore allow you to progress your legal career in becoming a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales. All across the world, many countries utilise the English Common Law system which means that you may be able to seek employment across the globe and have a deep understanding of the legal practices. Most of the University of Birmingham Dubai's law degrees are accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

The above information is for guidance purposes. We recommend that students carry out their own research and check with the legal associations in the jurisdictions they wish to practise in for the most up-to-date information as the regulations may change.

As a Birmingham Law School student, you will benefit from our Centre for Professional Legal Education and Research, which offers a range of opportunities to increase your experience of law in action and enhance your employability. Opportunities include international work experience placements and our International Law Week, which offers a series of talks on practicing in other jurisdictions.

The mix of people, nationalities and cultures within Birmingham Law School greatly enriches the learning and teaching environment. When choosing to study at the University of Birmingham you can be assured that you will have access to all the necessary support services to make your time here fun and enjoyable, as well as educational.

Student Experience Officer

Birmingham Law School has a dedicated Student Experience Officer who works in collaboration with staff across the College to develop a range of enhancement activities for current students. The Student Experience team host a wide range of activities and initiatives designed to enhance and enrich your experience to ensure you make the most of your time at Birmingham.

Student societies

Many nationality groups form student societies during their time at the University of Birmingham. From the Arab Society or Saudi Society, to the University of Birmingham’s Islamic Society, which is one of the largest and most active student Islamic societies in the UK and aims to bring together students to learn more about Islam. There are plenty of opportunities to join a vibrant community of people in one of our 300 incredible student groups, societies and associations!

Accommodation

We want you to feel at home while you are studying at Birmingham. For peace of mind when relocating around the world, we offer an accommodation guarantee scheme to our international students. Please read our terms and conditions for more information.

Advice and support

All members of Law academic staff have office hours set aside each week for students to meet them on a 1-1 basis, meaning that they are always available if you need further clarification or assistance with your studies. On arrival, you will be allocated a personal tutor who will support your personal and academic development, as well as assist with any welfare issues you might have for the duration of your study.

There is also lots of advice and support on offer from our International Student Team, both during the application process and throughout your stay in Birmingham.

Birmingham Law School offers a range of scholarships to support international students each year.

Find out more about our LLB and LLB for Graduates Scholarships, including highlights from some of our recent scholars on our undergraduate scholarship page.

We offer several postgraduate scholarships for LLM students, including our College of Arts and Law Masters Scholarship and our Harding International Legal Scholarship. Find our more about our postgraduate funding on our postgraduate scholarship pages.

The University also offers scholarships, including country-specific scholarships. More information on the scholarships available and further advice on funding your degree can be found on our international fees pages.