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Law and German - LLB (Hons)

University of Bristol

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

  • Location

    Clifton Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Law is a global profession. An understanding of more than one legal system, language and culture can open up a world of opportunity.On this four year, joint honours course you will develop your language and cultural knowledge of German to degree level alongside core units in civil and common law, the world's most prominent legal systems. You will have the chance to spend your third year at a German-speaking university.The course is structured to help you think, write, reason and argue like an international lawyer while gaining a rich understanding of German language, literature, history and culture. It will also help you develop key skills in research and analysis.Our exciting range of optional units will help you specialise during your degree. Many law and language students choose options suited to global law firms and international businesses, such as human rights, environment or technology law - subjects that can open doors to top-flight careers the world over.Optional units in your second and fourth years provide the flexibility to focus on what interests you most about German-speaking communities, their culture and impact on the wider world. You will also further develop your linguistic skills.Typically, you will spend your third year abroad studying units in German law taught in German.The final year of your degree includes further optional units to support your professional aspirations, and your final-year dissertation allows you to engage critically with your chosen topic. Our wide range of specialist units span banking and finance, international and commercial law, criminology, IT, environment, health and human rights law.A broader cultural experience, advanced language skills and the ability to articulate both the distinctive and common features of different legal systems will see you graduate with a valuable skill set, ideally tailored to the globalised workplace.In combination with Law, German is only available at post-A level (or equivalent).

Tuition fees

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£ 24,800per year

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University information

University of Bristol

University of Bristol

University of Bristol

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Beacon House, Queens Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1QU, United Kingdom

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Bristol is one of the UK's leading research universities, with a curriculum informed by the latest research and degrees taught by expert academics.
Over a quarter of Bristol students are international, with students from more than 150 countries helping to create a friendly and diverse community.
The Careers Service offers advice, events and resources for international students during their studies and for up to three years after graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    7th out of 112 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    183 78%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    8th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.85 71%

    104th

    12

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