Prospective students
Our academic staff are recognised internationally as authorities in their field and deliver stimulating teaching programmes at all levels of study.
Student loans for certificate and undergraduate students
- For the first time, the government will pay eligible Birkbeck students’ fees through the new student loan system. This means you will not have to pay your fees upfront.
Financial support information for all students
- You can find detailed financial support information for all students on the My Birkbeck site.
Our courses in Law
Certificates of Higher Education: access route to LLB, and other preparatory courses (part-time only)
- Our Certificate of Higher Education in Legal Method: widely recognised as an entry qualification to the LLB across the UK: indeed, if you complete the award in one year, you will get a guaranteed place on our LLB, if you pass with a mark of 50 per cent or above
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University of London International Programmes' Diploma in Law
- From 2011-12 the Birkbeck School of Law is offering the University of London International Programmes' Diploma in Law to home or international students.
- This Diploma, which forms part of the University of London International Laws Programme (directed by a Consortium of University of London Law Schools: Birkbeck, King's, LSE, Queen Mary, SOAS and UCL), is a one-year course. Birkbeck School of Law is the only University of London institution to offer the Diploma.
- The Diploma consists of four units (Common law reasoning and institutions, Criminal law, Elements of the law of contract, and Public law).
- It is a qualification in its own right and also provides an entry route to EITHER the second year of the Birkbeck School of Law resident students' LLB part-time or full-time OR the LLB by distance learning of the University of London International Programmes.
- Eligible Home / EU national students studying on the Diploma in Law programme in 2012/13 at Birkbeck are eligible for student loans and financial support . Further information can be found on the following Birkbeck webpage http://www.bbk.ac.uk/prospective/undergraduate/fees/our-promise-to-you .
Qualifying law degrees: courses for students who want to pursue further law training (part-time and full-time options)
- LLB degree (by part-time study): this part-time LLB is a University of London law degree. Successful completion of the LLB qualifies you to go on and pursue vocational training (Legal Practice Course [LPC] / Bar Vocational Course [BVC]).
- LLB degree (by full-time study): offered by full-time evening study, this University of London LLB qualifies you to go on and pursue vocational training (Legal Practice Course [LPC] / Bar Vocational Course [BVC]).
- Clearing at Birkbeck: Clearing is a service that operates between July and September, offering full-time undergraduate applicants without places a final opportunity to be considered by institutions with vacancies for a place at university starting October 2012.
- LLM Qualifying Law Degree: ideal if you have a degree in another subject and want to move onto postgraduate study in law. Graduates of this course will be able to progress directly to the Legal Practice Course [LPC] or Bar Vocational Course [BVC].
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Postgraduate degrees, giving you the chance to specialise (part-time and full-time options)
- LLM Constitutional Law,Theory and Politics: This is a unique programme in London, a situation that reflects the traditional neglect of constitutionalist approaches to politics in Britain – something which is now changing fast. This degree adopts a critical, interdisciplinary approach and gives equal weight to theory and comparative case studies from across the world.
- Law (General) LLM: if you are interested in taking modules from across our portfolio of LLM programmes, but do not wish to focus on a particular subject area, you may be interested in our General LLM programme which is designed to give students maximum flexibility. If you are interested in qualifying as a solicitor or barrister, our LLB and LLM QLD degrees will be of interest.
- LLM/MA Human Rights: designed for students with some background knowledge in human rights who are interested in exploring the major contemporary debates in the area from a critical perspective
- LLM International Economic Law, Justice and Development: unique programme, training you in the critical examination of the law, institutions and practice that constitute global and local economies
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- Information for international students (non-EU)
- Provisional Timetable 2012/13
Intensive Programmes
- LLM/MA Human Rights: This LLM/MA focuses on theoretically informed and multidisciplinary approaches to human rights. It aims to expose you to a critical and contextual engagement with the subject.
Example 2012/13 full time timetable
Example 2012/13 part time timetable - LLM International Economic Law, Justice and Development: This is the only postgraduate programme in the UK to address the law, institutions and practice which constitute global and local economies from an avowedly critical perspective.
- LLM Law, Democracy, and Human Welfare: Global Perspectives: Focusing on the shift from public to privatised welfare, and tackling questions of accountability and responsibility, this programme examines the social, economic and legal implications of human need and suffering. Click here for further information on the individual modules.
MPhil/PhD study: join our vibrant community of high-quality part-time and full-time research students
- University of London MPhil or PhD in Law: pursue your research either part-time or full-time.
- Information for international students (non-EU)
Our courses in Criminology & Criminal Justice
Certificates of Higher Education
- Our Certificate of Higher Education in Criminology: if you are interested not just in crime but in the causes of crime and how the criminal justice system responds, then this course will enable you to pursue your interest further
Undergraduate degrees (part time and full time options)
- Criminology and Criminal Justice BSc (part time): designed for those interested in exploring crime, social control and punishment in society. The degree provides an excellent basis for those interested in a career in the criminal justice sector, including within professional voluntary and community organisations.
- Part time Provisional Timetable 2012/13.
- Criminology and Criminal Justice BSc (full time): designed for those interested in exploring crime, social control and punishment in society. The degree provides an excellent basis for those interested in a career in the criminal justice sector, including within professional voluntary and community organisations.
- Full time Provisional Timetable 2012/13.
Postgraduate degrees, giving you the chance to specialise (part-time and full-time options)
- LLM/MA Criminal Law and Criminal Justice: designed for students with some background knowledge in criminal law or criminal justice who are interested in exploring and developing new critical perspectives on major contemporary national and international debates
MPhil/PhD study: join our vibrant community of high-quality part-time and full-time research students
- University of London MPhil or PhD in Law: pursue your research either part-time or full-time.
- Information for international students (non-EU)
Why choose Birkbeck?
We know how important it is to choose the right course - find out more about what it's like to study here:
Birkbeck Video on studying Law
- A Birkbeck Open Evening video presentation
by Dr Matthew Weait on studying at the Law School.
Choosing your course
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Student support
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- World-class research resources
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