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UndergraduateHigher National DiplomaUCAS: 039M

Law and Practice

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
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2 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The HND Law and Practice at Birmingham City University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about upholding justice and legal frameworks. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. The Higher National Diploma (HND) Law and Practice offers you a thorough grounding in English civil and criminal law whilst providing you knowledge and expertise in other areas of legal practice typical today. During the course you will study selected foundation areas of English law in addition to more specialised areas such as business and environmental law. A focus of the course is bridging the gap between your knowledge of legal theory and the abilty to apply this law using recognised skills to typical issues in everyday life. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

English Criminal Law
English Civil Law
Business Law and Practice
Legal Research and Writing
Constitutional and Administrative Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Environmental Law
Legal Advocacy and Skills
UCAS Code:039M
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CC

A Level: 64 UCAS tariff points / CC (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of three subjects will be considered. Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking

International Baccalaureate

24 points

Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall.

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,570

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£37,140

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£17,000£20,000£25,000
5 years£21,000£26,000£32,000

UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 33% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 13% below UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH16-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
10%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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£750scholarship value
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£2,000scholarship value
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£1,000scholarship value
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Birmingham City University

About Birmingham City University

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