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Bachelor of Law

Bournemouth University

  • Poole, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A structured research doctorate in law leading to a PhD thesis.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Law can develop the ability to interpret relevant legal or policy concepts
  • Evaluate evidence and arguments and communicate structured
  • Ethically informed analysis
  • And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Paralegal Assistant
  • Legal Researcher
  • Compliance Assistant

Curriculum

  • Structured PhD in Law (four years full-time
  • Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
  • Supported by taught graduate-education modules
  • Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary qualifications equivalent to UK A-levels
  • BTEC or T-levels assessed on the UCAS Tariff ; IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each component for most degrees. Source: undergraduate entry requirements page
  • archived 2026-08-30.

Accepted academic background

A-levels, International Baccalaureate, BTEC, T-levels or equivalent international secondary qualifications, Assessed on the UCAS Tariff, Some courses require specific subjects, Portfolio or interview

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • PTE Academic

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Prior Qualification Documents
  • Passport Identification
  • English Proficiency Evidence if Required
  • Program-Specific Supporting Documents

How to apply

  1. Check the course page entry requirements and English requirement
  2. IELTS 6. 0 with 5. 5 in each component for most degrees. Apply through UCAS with BU institution code B50 and the course code. UCAS charges its own fee. Ask the International Admissions Team about deferred
  3. second-year or final-year entry if relevant. After an offer
  4. pay the non-refundable 5
  5. 000 GBP deposit before a CAS is issued. Use the CAS to apply for the UK Student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year£19,635 - £24,150 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£5,000 GBP

Program details

CampusTalbot Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Business and Law
DepartmentSchool of Law and Society
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study pace_
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteInstitutional awards or financial assistance may be available subject to student category and the published eligibility criteria. Program-specific funding requires confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    13 Jan 2027

    61 days left

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Institutional awards or financial assistance may be available subject to student category and the published eligibility criteria. Program-specific funding requires confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.