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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Law, Media & Creative Industries (with Foundation Year)
Bournemouth University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Law, Media & Creative Industries (with Foundation Year) course at Bournemouth University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
48
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £5,760 per year |
| Scotland | £5,760 per year |
| Wales | £5,760 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £5,760 per year |
| Channel Islands | £5,760 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £5,760 per year |
| EU | £18,700 per year |
| International | £18,700 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: M301
Here's what Bournemouth University says about its Law, Media & Creative Industries (with Foundation Year) course.
You’ll gain comprehensive knowledge of Law whilst evolving your specialism for a career in legal practice in a multi-billion-pound economy; the UK’s Media & Creative Industries. Including film, fashion, e-sports, and more.
Why study LLB (Hons) Law, Media & Creative Industries at BU?
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Learn from our dynamic Media & Creative Industries subjects to develop your industry-specific knowledge to understand the commercial needs of your future clients
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You will be taught by academics who are part of the Centre for Intellectual Property, Policy and Management (CIPPM), including experts in the fields of intellectual property and media law.
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Gain legal expertise in sectors that are still emerging, including Artificial Intelligence, the Metaverse, and new digital technologies
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You will be career ready with 94% of our law graduates in employment or completing further study after 15 months.
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Bournemouth University's Law degrees are ranked 3rd nationally in the Complete University Guide subject league tables for graduate outcomes (2024).
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Gain experience through networking events, & field trips to Law Courts, Parliament and the Inns of Court, undertake an optional work placement and join our Student Law Society.
This course includes a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Law, Media & Creative Industries (with Foundation Year) at Bournemouth University.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Department
Department of Humanities and Law
Location
Main Site | Poole
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time including foundation year
Subjects
• Law
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
During the Foundation Year, you will study Academic & Professional Practice | Collaborative Communication Project | Understanding Contemporary Britain | Law & Government. As part of the Degree, in Year 1 you will study Legal Skills & Systems | Law of Obligations 1 | Constitutional & EU Law | Human Rights Law | Property Law and Criminal Law
Bournemouth University reviews
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1st year student
Pretty good. Lots of clubs and societies. Lots of student club nights - like almost one every night I think? rnThereu2019s a bar on campus but you wonu2019t be short of a bar anywhere in Bournemouth anyways.
1 year ago
1st year student
Overall uni life is good. Nightlife is very good. Lots of clubs and also thereu2019s a student only club too. Quite a few events that take place on campus that sometimes give out free food. rnrnTown centre is bare - wouldnu2019t even call it a town centre where Iu2019m from. Couple of shops but real...
1 year ago
1st year student
Decent accommodation is expensive here. You could go with the cheaper halls but youu2019re at risk of insect/rodent infestation and/or crackheads so you weigh the pros and cons. rn
1 year ago
1st year student
Good support system in place.
1 year ago
1st year student
Loads of accommodation options to choose from. Many of which are modern. Shame most of them are fairly pricy but thatu2019s inflation I guess. Love my accommodation. rnLibrary could do with a renovation but still has the whatu2019s needed. Facilities are good. rnCafes and shops in the campus are exp...
1 year ago
1st year student
Really nice lecturers that listen well and help where they can. Respond quickly to emails and messages. rnLecture notes and presentations could be improved as I donu2019t think they fully cover what is need (particularly the programming based modules).
1 year 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 Bournemouth University students who took the Law, Media & Creative Industries (with Foundation Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
74%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
85%
high
Assessment and feedback
72%
med
Assessment and feedback
72%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
76%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
64%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
64%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
72%
med
Academic support
78%
low
Academic support
78%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
74%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
med
Organisation and management
75%
med
Organisation and management
75%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
73%
med
How well organised is your course?
78%
med
Learning resources
93%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
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?
95%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
94%
high
Student voice
71%
med
Student voice
71%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
62%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
65%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
high
Student information
See who's studying at Bournemouth University. These students are taking Law, Media & Creative Industries (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Law | B | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Bournemouth University graduates who took Law, Media & Creative Industries (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
94%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
50%
Legal professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Bournemouth University graduates who took Law, Media & Creative Industries (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.6k
First year after graduation
£24.6k
Third year after graduation
£36.9k
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, Media & Creative Industries (with Foundation Year).
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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Bournemouth University courses are designed with direct input from employers, with many courses accredited by the biggest names in industry. Every student has the opportunity to get work experience as part of their course and opportunities for work, study or volunteering abroad too. Our courses have been recognised for the quality of student learning opportunities and support around your course too, so you’ll be well-prepared for your future, whatever it may be. What better place to find a balance with study and life than our beautiful cosmopolitan town, from Nandos to nights out and Beach days taking in some rays. There’s a Bournemouth to be discovered for everyone. Our award-winning nightclub, The Old Firestation, and end-of-year festival – the Summerball – all contribute to make your BU experience an unforgettable experience. Come and see us at an Open Day to discover why you #BelongatBU.
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