Bachelor of Law
- Poole, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
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
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
- Check the course page entry requirements and English requirement
- 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
- second-year or final-year entry if relevant. After an offer
- pay the non-refundable 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
| Campus | Talbot Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Business and Law |
| Department | School of Law and Society |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Institutional 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
Scholarships
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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The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,635 - £24,150 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £5,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,200 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, PTE Academic.
Institutional awards or financial assistance may be available subject to student category and the published eligibility criteria. Program-specific funding requires confirmation.

