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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Law (Canadian Law) course at University of Brighton.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
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 |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,250 per year |
| International | £17,250 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: M1TP
Here's what University of Brighton says about its Law (Canadian Law) course.
Our Law (Canadian Law) LLB degree is aimed at Canadian students wanting to study in the UK, or those wishing to cross-qualify in England, Wales and Canada.
You'll explore Canadian Constitutional Law and Canadian Administrative Law, the foundations of English and Welsh law as well as our wide range of specialist modules. This degree will prepare you for the Canadian National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) exams, provides a foundation of knowledge for the Solicitor’s Qualifying Examination and is qualifying for the academic stage of the Bar training route.
Brighton Law School prepares you for a legal career or related role by developing practical legal skills such as drafting, mooting, negotiation and client interviewing. In addition, you’ll learn transferable skills like critical analysis, research and self-reflection that will make you a well-prepared and desirable candidate for employers.
You’ll also have a unique opportunity to gain work experience in our pro bono legal clinic in your third year.
This course is one of four LLB courses offered by the School of Business and Law, alongside Law LLB(Hons), Law with Business LLB(Hons) and Law with Criminology LLB(Hons), with the option to study 3 years or 4 years with a placement year.
Top reasons to study at Brighton Law School:
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Practice-led learning – build applied legal skills and gain work experience in our pro-bono legal clinic.
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Subject streams – led by our legal experts, you can develop your understanding of Human Rights Law, Criminal Law and Practice, Commercial Law, and Legal Practice.
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Employability – we prepare you for practice through academic, professional and public engagement, plus classroom, assessment and extracurricular activities.
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Customisable degree – a variety of option modules means you can customise your studies to your interests and career aspirations.
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Collaboration between staff and students – our passionate teaching team works with our students and the legal profession to ensure that our degrees are tailored to what works for students and for employers.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Department
School of Business and Law
Location
Brighton | Brighton
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time with year in industry
Subjects
• Law
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Year 1 Legal Systems, Methods and Skills Law of Torts Public Law Contract Law Business Law and Practice Professional Legal Practice 1
Year 2 Professional Legal Practice 2 Criminal Law Equity and Trusts European Union Law Land Law
Options* Human Rights Law Contemporary Issues in Commercial Law
Final year Canadian Administrative Law Canadian Constitutional Law
Options* Placement Project Legal Research Project Advanced Criminal Law and Policy Intellectual Property Law Criminal Litigation and Procedure Property Law and Practice Human Rights and Business Environmental Law, Sustainability and Justice Animal Welfare and the Law Equity and Trusts Law and Fintech International Trade Law Dispute Resolution and Litigation Land Law International Law and Socio-Economic Development Family Law and Family Justice The Innocence Programme Commercial Law Domestic and Sexual Abuse Wills and the Administration of Estates Media and Sports Law Healthcare Law and Ethics Employment Law Clinical Legal Education Law Dissertation
*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
University of Brighton reviews
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2nd year student
They have a big presence at the uni and i regularly use their facilities, which are a more affordable option.
1 year ago
2nd year student
Brighton has a great uni life and is full of day and night time activities for students. There is a big culture of community and many venues do regular student deals. The only downside is most of these activities cost money, so they are not that accessible to students who struggle for money.
1 year ago
2nd year student
The costs of accommodation are quite high - the closest and most affordable accommodation is just within price range, but a lot of the other accommodation is very fancy and new, thus it is very expensive. Rent in student homes is also very high in the city, and I have had to use financial support to...
1 year ago
2nd year student
The tutors are always available for academic support and the student support team have been getting more involved recently to alert the students of how they can access welfare services. I have personally used the welfare services to help me afford rent.
1 year ago
2nd year student
We donu2019t have the best or fanciest facilities, again the arts uni seems a bit under funded, but we do have everything that we need on site - an art shop, a cafe, a restaurant, and a library all within accessible distance.
1 year ago
2nd year student
Our timetable and work load is fairly balanced so we are not constantly struggling to keep up. The tutors all provide a range of perspectives and very helpful feedback and are always available. The course structure doesnu2019t suit me very well - we are more focused on learning as we go instead of b...
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 University of Brighton students who took the Law (Canadian Law) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
80%
low
Teaching on my course
80%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
79%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
66%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
73%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
79%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
67%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
56%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
72%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
74%
med
Academic support
60%
low
Academic support
60%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
60%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
60%
low
Organisation and management
52%
low
Organisation and management
52%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
48%
low
How well organised is your course?
54%
low
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
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?
84%
med
Student voice
66%
med
Student voice
66%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
48%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
65%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
80%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
69%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Brighton. These students are taking Law (Canadian Law) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Law | C | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Brighton graduates who took Law (Canadian Law) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
85%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Business and public service associate professionals
25%
Legal professionals
20%
Administrative occupations
10%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Brighton graduates who took Law (Canadian Law) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£18.6k
First year after graduation
£25k
Third year after graduation
£31.2k
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 (Canadian 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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