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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Law course at Aston University, Birmingham.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
BBB: Standard offer // BBC: If the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B // BBC: Contextual offer (Please see this webpage for more details - https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready)
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Aston University, Birmingham. These students are taking Law or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Law | B |
| Sociology | B |
| Psychology | B |
| History | C |
| English Literature | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: M100
Here's what Aston University, Birmingham says about its Law course.
We’re more than just a law school. Our approach is rooted in the business environment – making you future-ready when you graduate.
Course outline
Successful lawyers need more than legal knowledge. Our law degree at Aston University’s Law School has been designed with modern legal practice in mind, including real-world examples and practical opportunities.
With a focus on the business of law, the future of law, and the law of business, the course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the foundations of legal knowledge necessary to succeed in any legal career. Whether you are looking for a career as a solicitor or barrister or are looking to go into a business role after graduation, this course will give you the knowledge and understanding of law and commerce needed to do so.
Practically minded and future focused, our close links with Aston Business School and a strong network of employer links will help you put theory into practice. With employability at the heart of what we do, our course is designed to enable you as an individual to achieve your own personal goals.
Key benefits
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Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.
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Excellent experience - Ranked 4th in the UK for ‘student experience’ (Law; Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025)
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Investing in you - Ranked 7th in the UK for ‘spend per student’ (Law; Guardian, 2025)
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Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £35,400 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)
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Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
Where can this degree take me?
This degree is ideal for those who want to become a solicitor or barrister and has been designed to help you acquire the knowledge and skills you need to become a successful legal practitioner. However, a degree in law also provides an excellent foundation for other careers where legal knowledge is important, including taxation, human resource management, accountancy, regulation and compliance.
Our recent graduates were successful in finding graduate roles such as:
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Negotiations case handler
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Corporate client accounts support
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Trainee solicitor
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Cyber security consultant
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Litigation consultant
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Immigration paralegal
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Trainee tax consultant
Our graduates have gone on to work at companies and public sector organisations such as Shoosmiths LLP, Rolls-Royce, Pinsent Masons, Hilton Worldwide, IBM, Irwin Mitchell and Citizens Advice.
Source: Aston University, Birmingham
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Law at Aston University, Birmingham.
Check the
2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Department
School of Law and Social Sciences
Location
Main Site | Birmingham
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Law
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| International | £22,575 per year |
The modules you will study
For a full list of modules and course objectives, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/law-llb
How you will be assessed
For more information on how this course is assessed, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/law-llb
Aston University, Birmingham student reviews
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It is accessible
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It’s a wonderful environment to be a part of
3rd year student
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I have been responsible with finances
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1 year ago
The support has been excellent
3rd year student
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There is a wide range of facilities available
3rd year student
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It’s a well detailed course
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Aston University, Birmingham
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Aston University, Birmingham students who took the Law course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
86%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
76%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
75%
med
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
high
Organisation and management
90%
high
Organisation and management
90%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
87%
high
How well organised is your course?
93%
high
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
86%
high
Student voice
86%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
81%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
87%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
79%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Aston University, Birmingham. These students are taking Law or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Law at Aston University, Birmingham.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Aston University, Birmingham graduates who took Law - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23k
First year after graduation
£25.9k
Third year after graduation
£29.9k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Law.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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