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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Law and Practice course at Birmingham City University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C
A Level: 64 UCAS tariff points / CC (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of three subjects will be considered. Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking
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 |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 039M
Here's what Birmingham City University says about its Law and Practice course.
The Higher National Diploma (HND) Law and Practice offers you a thorough grounding in English civil and criminal law whilst providing you knowledge and expertise in other areas of legal practice typical today.
During the course you will study selected foundation areas of English law in addition to more specialised areas such as business and environmental law. A focus of the course is bridging the gap between your knowledge of legal theory and the abilty to apply this law using recognised skills to typical issues in everyday life.
Whilst also developing academic skills to underpin your successful legal study, the course gives you the opportunity to create and refine typical transferable skills that are useful for working with others. By implementing established techniques of communication to present oral and written legal advice in a meaningful way, you will present legal arguments to a range of audiences based on a variety of simulated legal issues. Typical specialist skills that you will develop whilst on the course include legal drafting, conducting research, alternative dispute resolution and advocacy.
Successful completion of the HND Law and Practice opens up a variety of career possibilities as well as the possibility of further legal study such as the LLB degree. For professions such as traditional careers in legal practice like solicitor or barrister as well as professions in areas related to law the HND Law and Practice provides a solid foundation in legal understanding giving you a competitive edge where having an understanding of law and legal process is an advantage. You will be taught using a variety of methods and assessed in a range of ways designed to develop and enhance your legal knowledge and the command of practical skills to apply that knowledge.
Source: Birmingham City University
Course details
Qualification
Higher National Diploma - HND
Department
Birmingham Met Franchise
Location
BMet (Matt Boulton) | Birmingham
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Law
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Birmingham City University reviews
1 year ago
Birmingham City University is a wonderful place to be, very accommodative irrespective of your ethnicity. Staff are well approachable
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3rd year
Paramedic science
Great simulation facilities for practicing skills learnt in university
2 months ago
3rd year
Paramedic science
The staff are very helpful and always available when needed. I feel the course has well prepared me for life as a graduate paramedic.
2 months ago
3rd year
Paramedic science
Very supportive staff and students, wide range of activities available
2 months ago
Graduate
Fashion design
In terms of societies and events, I always found things to do on campus. The Freshers' fair was always really good with lots to do and lots of freebies. I loved the society I joined too.
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Graduate
Fashion design
I was mostly as City Centre campus so I was close to the city centre area. I always found things to do in my free time, had shops close by for my food shopping and could always find somewhere to meet friends. My friends and I really enjoyed the pub quiz at the Eagle and Ball and this became a week...
2 months ago
Graduate
Fashion design
I think I managed pretty well at uni with my finances. I did work a part time job which helped out with extra costs and I thankfully had family support too. My biggest financial concern would probably be financing my course itself - like my equipment and materials. But this is quite course specifi...
2 months ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 Birmingham City University students who took the Law and Practice course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
81%
low
Teaching on my course
81%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
71%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
81%
low
Learning opportunities
79%
low
Learning opportunities
79%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
76%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
76%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
74%
med
Assessment and feedback
74%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
67%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
68%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
86%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
71%
med
Academic support
78%
low
Academic support
78%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
76%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
low
Organisation and management
78%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
75%
med
How well organised is your course?
80%
med
Learning resources
85%
low
Learning resources
85%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
82%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
86%
low
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
68%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
71%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
82%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
71%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Birmingham City University. These students are taking Law and Practice or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| Law | C | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| History | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Law and Practice at Birmingham City University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Birmingham City University graduates who took Law and Practice - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.2k
First year after graduation
£22.6k
Third year after graduation
£27k
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 and Practice.
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
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about Birmingham City University on The Student Room.
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At Birmingham City University, we make it easy for you succeed. Our focus on practical skills and real-world learning means you'll leave ready to make waves in your chosen career.
University is about more than a degree - it's an experience that shapes your future, unlocks your potential and helps you grow professionally and personally.
Located at the heart of the UK's second city, studying at BCU means you'll be at the centre of it all, experiencing student life to the fullest. Our cutting-edge facilities, vibrant and diverse city-centre location bring our students a wealth of opportunities, industry connections and not to mention, a whole lot of fun.
Birmingham City University open days
Open Days are the perfect way to find out more about university, you’ll be able to attend course talks, meet lecturers, chat to current students, find out about finance and other support services. It also offers a great way to get a feel for campus life and help you see firsthand why Birmingham City University is a great place to study.
Our next open days are taking place on:
• Saturday 4 October
Source: Birmingham City University
