LLB
In order to
satisfy the entrance requirements for the LLB you must
normally* be at least 17 years of age at the time of
registration and have passes in:
-
either two
subjects at GCE 'A' level and at least three further
subjects at GCSE/GCE 'O' level at Grade C or above
-
or three
subjects at GCE 'A' level (with one 'A' level at not less
than Grade D)
-
or three
subjects at GCE 'A' level and one further subject at GCSE/GCE
'O' level at Grade C or above
-
or two
subjects at GCE 'A' level, plus two further subjects at GCE
'AS' level
English
language requirement
The language of
instruction, reading and assessment is English; success in the
LLB requires a good level of English competence. Any candidates
in doubt as to their abilities in written and/or oral English
are strongly advised to undertake English language
courses and tests before enrolling on the programme.
The
Undergraduate Laws Programme policy on English language
requirements is that all applicants must:
-
sign a
statement on their application form acknowledging that they
are aware of the required English language standard; and
-
verify that
they either have met the required standard
or are undertaking examinations/proficiency
tests to meet it.
Required
standard
Candidates will
usually be considered to meet the English language
requirements on the basis that:
-
their first
language/mother tongue is English;
or they provide satisfactory evidence
showing that they have had:
-
substantial
(minimum of 18 months) education (secondary or higher)
conducted in English; or
-
substantial
(minimum of 18 months) work experience conducted in English;
or
-
passed
acceptable examinations in English equivalent to GCSE/GCE
‘O’ Level English Language grade C (please see page 37 of
the full Undergraduate Laws prospectus); or
-
passed, at
an appropriate level, a test of proficiency in English
acceptable to the University (please see page 37 of the full
prospectus).
Graduate entry
to the LLB
The following
are eligible to apply for graduate entry:
-
graduates
holding a full first degree from a state university in the
United Kingdom or another European country or in Australia,
Canada, Hong Kong SAR, Israel, Malaysia, New Zealand,
Singapore, Sri Lanka, South Africa or the Caribbean
-
graduates
holding a full first degree from a regionally accredited
institution in the USA
-
graduates
holding a full first degree from an Indian Institute of
Technology or a four-year, full-time first degree from a
recognised university or a three-year, full-time first
degree from a limited number of acceptable universities in
India
-
graduates
holding a four-year full-time first degree from a limited
number of acceptable universities in Vietnam.
Note: Applications from students
with other degrees not listed above will be considered at the
discretion of the University. Professional qualifications
cannot be considered for graduate entry.
