Law with Foundation

Program Overview

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Law with Foundation M102

Course Details

Description

Developing the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to learn from academic staff who are leading figures in the field.

Start Dates

• September 2025

Degree Type

LLB

Course Length

1 year foundation, plus full undergraduate degree

Location

Durham City

UCAS Code

M102

Course Structure

Year 1 Modules

• Concepts, Methods and Theories in Social Science
• Scholarship in Higher Education (Extended)
• Advanced Scholarship in Higher Education for Arts, Business and Social Sciences
• Mathematics 1

Learning

Teaching and Learning

This programme provides high-quality teaching and learning in a supportive and productive environment which encourages self-awareness, reflective practice, and cross-discipline awareness.

• Lectures provide key information on a particular area, and this is consolidated through tutorials and/or workshops and practical classes where appropriate.
• The course provides up to 16 contact hours per week, but further consolidation takes place through independent study and/or voluntary workshops provided outside the course’s formal contact hours.

Assessment

Throughout the course, all students also have access to an academic adviser who will provide them with academic support and guidance. Students will normally meet weekly with their adviser.

Entry Requirements

GCSE Requirement

• GCSE grade 4 in Maths and English Language or equivalent.

Specific Eligibility Criteria

• Essential Criteria for Mature Applicants (over 21 years): Applicants over 21 are likely to have achieved GCSE grade 4 in Maths and English Language or be able to clearly demonstrate their potential in these subjects.
• Essential Criteria for Younger Applicants (under 21 years): Applicants under 21 must also have achieved a GCSE grade 4 or higher in Maths and English Language.

General Eligibility and Academic Criteria

• All applicants need to meet criteria to be considered: Foundation Programme: Student Eligibility for study.
• Applicants are normally required to provide evidence in support of their applications and to participate in mandatory pre-offer assessment activities as part of the application process.

Fees and Funding

Full Time Fees

• Home students: £5,760 per year
• EU students: £28,250 per year
• Island students: £5,760 per year
• International students: £28,250 per year

Scholarships and Bursaries

We are committed to supporting the best students irrespective of financial circumstances and are delighted to offer a range of funding opportunities.

Career Opportunities

Foundation

We have impressive graduate prospects, and strongly emphasise employability and career development. Many Durham graduates secure positions in top companies across various industries, reflecting our strong reputation among employers.

Graduate Outcomes

• 87% in work or further study.
• 92% in high and medium skilled employment
• £30,000 is the average salary.

Department Information

Foundation

Our Foundation Programme has been delivering high-quality academic preparation for undergraduate study since 1992.

Staff

Our staff, from the Durham Centre for Academic Development (DCAD), are experts in teaching foundation level courses and are engaged in a wide range of scholarship activities.

Rankings

• 90% of Durham courses are in the UK Top 10 in The Complete University Guide 2025.
• 65th in the world for employer reputation in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

Facilities

Durham University’s departments and services are spread across the historic city. As a Foundation student, you will have access to a wide range of facilities across the University.

Similar Courses

• Law - LLB (UCAS Code: M101)

Program Outline

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Outline:

• Course Structure: The Foundation Programme provides 120 academic credits divided into modules, with 20 hours of taught content and 10 hours of tutorial or small group seminar support for every 15 credits.
Students are also expected to engage in independent study for every 15 credits they study.
• Modules of Study:
• Concepts, Methods and Theories in Social Science
• Scholarship in Higher Education (Extended)
• Advanced Scholarship in Higher Education for Arts, Business and Social Sciences

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Teaching:

• Teaching Style: The program utilizes a mixture of lectures, tutorials/workshops, and practical classes.
• Class Size: Classes are generally small to ensure individual learning needs can be met.
• Independent Study: Emphasis is placed on independent study, including preparation for classes, reading around the subjects, and completing an individual project related to their progression route.

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Other:

• The program is designed for students from underrepresented groups in higher education who have the potential to achieve the standard for admission to Durham, but who, because of educational disadvantage or disruption, do not have the level of attainment or access to qualifications required for entry.
• The program is delivered by a dedicated team of academic tutors from Durham’s Centre for Academic Development (DCAD).
• Each year it provides places for 100 students and supports them to progress to Level 1 study in over 33 academic subjects from every academic department in the university.
• The program supports students to develop the skills and subject knowledge required for successful study at a degree level.
• The content focuses on developing epistemological maturity, metacognitive skills, and independent learning, becoming increasingly specialized as the course progresses.
• On successful completion of the Foundation Year, students will progress to the first year of their degree.
• There are both specific and general eligibility criteria.
• Applicants are normally required to provide evidence in support of their applications and to participate in mandatory pre-offer assessment activities as part of the application process; these usually take place between October and March.

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The tuition fees for 2025/26 academic year have not yet been finalised, they will be displayed here once approved. The tuition fees shown for home students are for one complete academic year of full time study and are set according to the academic year of entry. Fees for subsequent years of your course may rise in line with an inflationary uplift as determined by the government. The tuition fees shown for overseas and EU students are for one complete academic year of full time study, are set according to the academic year of entry, and remain the same throughout the duration of the programme for that cohort (unless otherwise stated).