Program Overview

Law with French Law LLB Honours

Overview

The Law with French Law LLB Honours course at the University of Westminster is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the core legal principles of both the English and French legal systems. The course is intellectually aligned with SQE1 and SQE2 and meets the requirements of the Bar Standards Board and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.

Course Structure

The course is divided into four years, with the first two years focusing on the development of core skills and knowledge in law. The third year is spent studying law in French at one of the university's partner institutions in France, and the fourth year is spent back at the University of Westminster.

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching methods include lectures, seminar-based discussion, class presentations, invited guest speakers, and practical group exercises. Assessment methods include open- and closed-book exams, in-class tests, oral presentations, and written coursework.

Entry Requirements

• A Levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points), with French grade B
• T levels: 112 UCAS Tariff points + Fluent in French + DELF B2
• International Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS Tariff points from the IB including 6 in HL French
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM + Fluent in French + DELF B2
• BTEC Diploma: DD + Fluent in French + DELF B2
• Access: 112 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course + Fluent in French + DELF B2

In addition to one of the above, students should have:

• GCSE English Language: grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher Level
• GCSE Maths: grade 4/C – IB grade 4

If the first language is not English, students will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with at least 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in the other components.

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• International tuition fee: £17,000 (Price per academic year)

Scholarships

The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and offers a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students, which cover all or part of their tuition fees.

Additional Costs

See what students may need to pay for separately and what their tuition fees cover.

Course Team

• Seema Kandelia - Senior Lecturer
• Avis Whyte - Senior Research Fellow
• Stephen Bunbury - Reader
• Anicee Van Engeland - Lecturer
• Dr Sylvie Bacquet - Principal Lecturer
• Dr Stephanie Roberts - Senior Lecturer
• Jeanette Nicholas - Associate Head - LAS - ER
• Jane Stonestreet - Principal Lecturer
• Dr Marloes Spreeuw - Principal Lecturer
• Julia Chryssostalis - Principal Lecturer

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Why Study This Course?

• Hands-on legal experience
• Belong to our community
• Specialise through your learning pathway

Learn New Skills

• Learn a new language
• Develop your entrepreneurial skills
• Gain extra qualifications

Supporting You

• Study support
• Personal tutors
• Student advice team
• Extra-curricular activities

Course Location

Little Titchfield Street is the home of Westminster Law School and, as part of our Regent Campus, benefits from a central London location. The facilities include a full-size mock courtroom, high-tech learning spaces, a pro-bono clinic, and a 382-seat lecture theatre.

Related Courses

• Law LLB Honours
• European Legal Studies LLB Honours
• Law and International Relations LLB Honours

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