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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Law with Foundation Year
York St John University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Law with Foundation Year course at York St John University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
48
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at York St John University. These students are taking Law with Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Law | C |
| Psychology | C |
| Sociology | C |
| History | C |
| English Literature | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: M101
Here's what York St John University says about its Law with Foundation Year course.
Investigate theories, ideas and issues relating to law and society from many different perspectives. The topics we cover on this foundation year are relevant to Criminology, Sociology, Law and Policing. The broad and varied understanding you will gain on this course will be a great asset as you move forward into your degree course.
This Foundation Year will introduce you to the study of Law and Social Sciences at a higher level. It is a great opportunity to spend an extra year studying with us to make sure you are fully prepared to take on the challenge of Higher Education. You will study alongside students who intend to progress onto various different courses within these areas. This means you will have the chance to go beyond your chosen subject and explore the issues we discuss from a wider range of angles. The full list of degree courses which you can study with this foundation year are listed below.
We will prepare you for degree level study by helping you develop essential academic skills. As well as learning about key aspects of Law and Social Sciences, you will learn to:
Organise, plan and manage research projects Write in an academic style Present evidence and argument Engage in critical debate. These skills are valuable not only in your degree, but in your career after university.
This is the course for you if are excited about getting into Higher Education but do not want to dive straight into an undergraduate degree. This might be because you have been out of education for a while, you do not yet have the entry requirements for the course you want to do, or you just do not feel ready yet.
Source: York St John University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Department
Law
Location
York St John University | York
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Law
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £14,000 per year |
| International | £14,000 per year |
The modules you will study
York St John University student reviews
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1st year student
3 years ago
Personally never been involved in societies but have heard good things, love the starbucks and bar at the student union
1st year student
3 years ago
Great friends, amazing city, plenty to do
1st year student
3 years ago
Rise of accommodation prices is insane, however the uni offer financial support to those who need it
1st year student
3 years ago
Have never had to access support but know where to find it and know others who have had great experiences support wise
1st year student
3 years ago
Beautiful campus, mixture of old and modern buildings and love the su
1st year student
3 years ago
Enjoy the modules and find most of the lecturers very helpful, however had a poor experience with one lecturer last semester who didn’t provide us with much help or support
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at York St John University
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 York St John University students who took the Law with Foundation Year 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?
82%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
high
Learning opportunities
87%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
81%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
97%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
86%
high
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
high
Organisation and management
71%
low
Organisation and management
71%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
70%
low
How well organised is your course?
73%
low
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
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?
87%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
97%
high
Student voice
73%
med
Student voice
73%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
65%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
79%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
77%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
94%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
high
Student information
See who's studying at York St John University. These students are taking Law with Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from York St John University graduates who took Law with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.2k
First year after graduation
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