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LLB (Hons) Law

UCAS CODE: M100 (Full-time) or M10F (Foundation Year)
TARIFF: 104 - 128 (Full-time) or 32 - 56 (Foundation Year)
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  • Study Mode: Full Time
  • Location: High Wycombe
  • Duration: Three or Four Years
  • Start Date: September 2026

Our LLB Law degree is a Qualifying Law Degree, carefully designed to keep pace with the evolving world of legal education and the latest routes to qualification as a solicitor or barrister.

You’ll build a solid foundation in core areas of legal knowledge, while also having the freedom to explore specialist subjects that match your interests – including Family and Child Law, Intellectual Property Law, Human Rights and Social Justice, and Advocacy.

At BNU, we believe in learning by doing. You’ll gain practical experience in our purpose-built courtroom and have the chance to put your skills into practice through real-world placements, including opportunities with the Crown Prosecution Service and respected local and regional law firms.

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No 1 in the UK for overall student satisfaction for Law
*Average positivity across all questions compared to non-specialist institutions
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Top 10 for Teaching Quality*
*The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
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University of the Year for South East England*
*WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2025
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Top 5 Students' Union in the UK*
*Based on responses from taught BNU students (NSS 2025)
Why study LLB (Hons) Law at BNU?

Studying an LLB (Hons) Law degree at BNU is an exciting opportunity that provides you with knowledge of the law, develops high-level transferable and applied skillsets in legal practice, advocacy and research. BNU is a student focused and employer led university, with you at the forefront of all that we do. Whether you want to be a legal practitioner, work on regulation and contracts, helping transform governance by designing policies and advocating or making an impact through politics as a champion of social change, we can help enhance your employability.

Having a degree that meets the requirements of the Solicitors Regulatory Authority, the academic stage requirements for the new, centralised external Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) and Bar council, will provide the perfect opportunity to kickstart your legal career.

We have a regular placement opportunity with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) which is open to all Law students, offering real world experience of what your working life after university might look like. This workplace experience allows you to put your studies into action and can help you stand out to employers on graduation. Additionally, short term work experience is occasionally available with local law firms.

We have a dedicated moot room where you can practice your advocacy skills in a courtroom setting. We have gowns and wigs to create an authentic experience. As well as the support from our lecturers, our Students’ Union has a Mooting Society, giving you the perfect opportunity to get involved in mock trials and pursue your passion for law outside of your timetable. It allows you to meet with likeminded students and practise court proceedings and arguing your case. You may even have the opportunity to participate in varsity and national mooting competitions.

Our law course has been specifically designed with an international and contemporary perspective. It is designed to focus on contemporary issues in law with an innovative teaching approach that underscores employability and professional skills and practice. Not all learning is done inside of a lecture theatre. There are plenty of chances to visit magistrates’ courts to participate in bail applications, visit Parliament and law courts to experience first-hand how they operate on a day-to-day basis. You can also meet guest speakers from across the legal industry, including judges, magistrates and law firms and learn more about how you can apply your knowledge in the workplace.

Our staff cover a range of specialist topics. Course Leader Sukhninder Panesar is a leading expert in the field of Property, Trusts and Commercial law. Other expertise in the school include International Law, European Union Law, Criminal Law, International Commercial Law and Dispute Resolution.

What will I study?

You will study the Foundations of Legal Knowledge subjects such as the English Legal System, Public Law, Contract Law, Tort Law, European Union law, Property Law and Equity and Trusts. The degree offers a wide range of options such as Family and Child Law, Intellectual Property Law, Business Law and Practice, Employment Law, Human Rights and Social Justice as well as Advocacy and Mooting delivered in our dedicated court room.

Our Law course embeds professional skills modules in your first and second year. This gives you the opportunity to develop a high level of legal and employability skills. It will help enhance your career opportunities and enable you to stand out from the crowd to future employers.

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The lecturers on this course are very professional whilst teaching and are also very understanding when students ask questions and need support.
Maria Guterres

How will I be taught and assessed?

At Buckinghamshire New University we like to foster an interactive and student-focused teaching style. We blend lectures, seminars, one-to-one workshops, tutorial sessions, independent study and guest speakers to enhance the learning experience. The lecturers work hard to ensure that you learn the latest industry standard practices and knowledge. To support in the delivery of this we also welcome industry experts and professionals to deliver guest lectures who share their experience of the latest legal rulings and cases.

Seminars and workshops have been created to provide you with the chance to interact and collaborate with others. You’ll engage with the subject matter, identify legal issues and take part in discussion/formulate legal arguments.

Throughout your studies you will carry out the following assessment activities:

  • written coursework, in the form of essays, reports or client advice
  • group and individual presentations
  • role play advice (presenting a criminal bail case in court, legal debating (mooting), legal advice exhibition, mediation and negotiation)
  • written examinations
There are field trips included in the course and I have sat in real time court cases and also participated in a mock bail application in the local magistrates court. This has also included visiting the Royal Courts and Supreme Court in London. There are networking opportunities available through frequent visits from high profile speakers and organisations.
Theo Mukamuri
Theo Mukamuri
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LLB Law Programme Specification

What are the course entry requirements?

A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 104 - 128 (Full-time) or 32 - 56 (Foundation Year)

UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application.

A minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent) is required. Every application is considered on an individual basis.

For further details of our international English entry requirements, please visit our international pages.

Those with no previous study, work experience, or who do not meet the specified entry requirements, including demonstrating the necessary knowledge and understanding, are welcome to apply for the 3-year LLB (Hons) degree, however may be offered the four-year programme which includes a Foundation Year.

Modules

This provides a guide of the modules that make up your course. You can find more information about how your course is structured on our Academic Advice section.

Core Modules
Credits
Explore the essence of civil and criminal law in England and Wales, including creation and enforcement. You’ll delve into European and International law relations, legal specialties, and hone skills like legal reasoning and problem-solving in a practical context.
Building on the content studied in Law in Practice, you’ll grow your legal knowledge and skills to create essays or reports on issues in society. You’ll debate current topics, understand the law’s role in various contexts, and apply legal reasoning to produce an independent study.
This module hones your study and job skills, fostering leadership and resilience. You’ll learn BNU’s values and support systems, bridging academic skills with employability to thrive at university and beyond.
In Research in Practice, you’ll master key research skills, from methodologies to efficient library use. You’ll practice summarizing and critical reading, tailored to your field, through interactive workshops, setting a strong foundation for your academic and professional growth.
This module provides you with vital workplace communication skills and professional growth. You’ll engage in group work to explore industry communications through PESTEL analysis and develop a live industry demo. You’ll gain insights via practical seminars, real-life examples, and case studies, preparing you for effective communication.
In this module, you’ll lead a mini-project. You will be taught and then use project management techniques as well as applying skills from other modules. You’ll tackle real-world problems, enhance your expertise, and gain confidence through regular tutorials and case study discussions.
Core Modules
Credits
You will be able to develop your knowledge of the principles of contract law and evolve your understanding of how these principles are applied in private and commercial contexts.
This module aims to provide you with a substantive knowledge and understanding of the basic legal rules and principles underpinning Criminal Law. The content includes the main elements of specific offences, partial defences and general defences.
This module aims to introduce you to the fundamental concepts of the legal system of England & Wales. You will gain substantive knowledge and understanding of the basic legal rules and principles underpinning the English Legal System, the sources of the English Legal System, statutes, precedent and the English court systems.
This module introduces concepts, principles and policy relevant to modern tort law, including tort as a means of compensating victims and as a loss distribution mechanism. You’ll study the tort of negligence, vicarious liability and an outline of the principles governing compensation for personal injury and death.
You will gain a knowledge and understanding of the basis legal rules and principles underpinning Public Law in United Kingdom. Topics including the relationship between the state and the individual, the key sources of the constitution, the doctrine of the separation of powers between the executive, legislature and the monarchy will be explored.
This module will provide you with opportunities to develop and practice key skills. You’ll gain an understanding of basic Legal Practice and Skills, such as the ability to draft legal documents and legal study skills you will need to study law as an academic discipline.
Core Modules
Credits
You’ll gain a substantive knowledge and understanding of the fundamental legal rules and principles underpinning Land Law. You will cover topics including the nature of property, the types of estates and interests categorised as real property (land) and the effect of those estates, interests and rights on the owners and on third parties.
You’ll study how professional ethics forms the foundation of professional regulation and underpins how lawyers advise and represent their clients and engage in legal practice. You will focus on the practical skills that all practising lawyers must develop i.e. practical legal research, interviewing, advocacy, writing, drafting and negotiation.
This module seeks to focus on formation and dissolution of marriages, and provision for and parental/state responsibilities to children. You’ll be introduced to the social context that informs the development of Family and Child Law. Cohabitation and civil partnerships between both heterosexual and homosexual couples will be included.
This module will introduce you to the sources of employment law. You will analyse why it is important to ascertain whether someone is an employee, worker or self-employed in terms of legal status. The nature of the employment contract will be analysed. The whole concept of wrongful and unfair dismissal will be discussed as well as redundancy.
You will learn the current legal debates and theories and criticisms surrounding global human rights issues. This module will allow you to look at the balancing of varying rights, such as right to privacy vs freedom of expression. Finally, you’ll examine social rights, and more specifically workers’ rights, protected in the various Conventions.
Examine the legal relationship and obligations of businesses to their stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and employees. Learn about various business structures such as: sole trader, partnership and limited companies. You’ll study the rights and obligations of directors and partners, both contractual and non-contractual, as well as regulation law.
Core Modules
Credits
This module will provide you with an understanding of the basic legal rules and principles of the Laws around Equity and Trusts. You’ll study topics including, the nature of Equity, the three certainties, the beneficiary principle, non- charitable purpose trust, constitution of the trust, resulting trust, constructive trust, charitable trusts and s...

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This module will allow you to examine a contemporary legal issue or address a specific area of the law where there is uncertainty in terms of its application and indeed what is the law. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to identify and carry out a small research project around a contemporary legal topic and to write it as a dissertation.
This module analyses the key principles and issues relating to the Law of Evidence. It aims to provide you with a sound understanding of the use and application of the rules of evidence in an academic and practical arena.
You’ll cover topics including history of EU, sources of law, institutions, law-making, the relationship between EU and national law, EU remedies in national courts, and some procedural EU law in national and European courts. You will look at the provisions of internal market law and economic integration.
Optional Modules
Credits
This module gives the opportunity to engage with the practical legal skills and techniques of dispute resolution, advocacy, mediation and negotiation. These skills will help you prepare, manage, present and respond to a case or legal argument before a court or other tribunal both orally and in writing.
You’ll develop a solid knowledge of the intellectual property system, with particular emphasis on the laws of copyright, patents, passing off, trademarks and breach of confidence. You’ll have the opportunity to identify and explore the rationales for intellectual property protection within current legal situations.
Develop your understanding and knowledge of the basic legal rules and principles underpinning Public International Law. Expand your knowledge as you cover topics that include sources of international law, treaty law, statehood, international organisations, the United Nations and international law, and the law of armed conflict.

What are the tuition fees

Home
  • Home Foundation Year, Academic Year 2026 - 2027: £5,760 *
  • Home, Academic Year 2026 - 2027: £9,790 per year *
International
  • Overseas/International Foundation Year, Academic Year 2026 - 2027: £15,910 *
  • Overseas/International, Academic Year 2026 - 2027: £15,910 per year *

Please note all of the 2026/27 academic year fees stated are subject to parliamentary procedure. Tuition fees are expected to increase each academic year in line with the maximum permitted value set by the Government for that academic year. The expected rise for Home undergraduate students (including those on a foundation year course), may impact both new and continuing students.

Additional costs

Your tuition fees cover most course costs, but you may need to budget for additional expenses. These can include specialist equipment, project materials, professional memberships, field trips or placements, as well as everyday student costs like printing, books and stationery.

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What are my career prospects? 

You’ll graduate with an LLB (Hons) Law Degree recognised by the SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) with admittance to the vocational stage of study for solicitors, the SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Examination), and for Barristers, The Bar Council and admittance to the Bar Training Course (BTC). You will also develop a high level of competency in communication and analysis. These attributes are attractive to a range of graduate employers, including those offering careers in legal practice, law enforcement, regulation and compliance, policy making and the justice system. You will also be prepared to undertake postgraduate academic legal study.

Careers in the law industry are very competitive and our law academic team will work alongside the BNU Careers Service to support you in finding voluntary opportunities within and outside of legal environments whilst you are studying with us. This is a useful way to apply the knowledge and skills you are learning in the workplace and gain key connections and experience in the industry.

Law related careers are highly sought after across the globe. Having the foundation of having studied a degree in the subject the world becomes your oyster. The topics you will study on this programme and the transferrable skills you will have developed will help make international careers easily accessible.

Course leader

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Professor Sukhninder Panesar
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  • Head of Law
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Nasifa Ahmadi
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Wai Mo
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Theo Mukamuri
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