Law University Foundation

Explore the legal world and make a positive impact on society.
Chances are, you want to become a solicitor or barrister, or hone your legal knowledge for careers in social justice, public service or even business and finance.
Our Law University Foundation programme combines specialist language learning and academic skills development with impartial university advice and guidance from our experienced academic team. You can choose from a range of subjects that best meet your future goals.
It will give you the tools you need to not only get into university, but to achieve great success in your degree once you get there.

Course overview
On this course, you will:
- Improve your knowledge and understanding of law to NQF Level 3 (UK National Qualifications Framework)
- Become a confident English language communicator (to at least B2 or IELTS 5.5)
- Learn critical academic language and study skills and assessment techniques
- Gain experience using a range of learning technologies
- Receive personalised, impartial guidance and support on your choice of course and university
- Strengthen your skills as an independent learner with experience of various assessment methods
Course components
Weekly hours
SUBJECT MODULES
Understand the legal world.
Studying law can open up opportunities for you as a solicitor or barrister, or add to your understanding of other industries like business, finance and public service. Your modules will help to develop your understanding and knowledge in your chosen subjects:
- Law
- Politics OR Business studies
- Sociology OR Economics


ACADEMIC SKILLS MODULE
Develop your skills toolkit.
Study skillsYou will develop advanced study skills to help you perform your best when asked to complete tasks, assignments and exams at university. These may also be different to skills you have learned in your own country, so we will support you to learn, practise and master how to gain high marks at university-level.
Preparing for IELTSOur teachers have extensive experience with IELTS exams. You will get intensive preparation for your IELTS so you can successfully achieve your desired score (at least 5.5) and get entry to your degree programme at university.
LEARNING SUPPORT PROGRAMME
Prepare to succeed.
Visitor speaker programmeExperience university-style lectures and workshops related to the law and justice discipline, delivered by experts in their field.
University applications supportReceive individual support and advice throughout your university application process, from our dedicated and experienced counselling service.
Supported self-studyYou will have supported self-study sessions each week with tutors available to work with you on any aspects of the course that you find challenging.
TutorialsYou will have a 1-to-1 tutorial each week with your academic skills tutor to discuss your progress, receive guidance and ask any questions you may have.

Subject modules
You will develop your specialist understanding and knowledge through your subject modules. You will be able to: understand key concepts and theories, expand on your subject-related vocabulary, and improve your abilities to analyse and interpret information and communicate ideas effectively.
Download Subject Modules Factsheet
Your modules include:
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- SUBJECT MODULE 1
Law
Understand the English legal system and develop a well-rounded view of the legal world. Examine key areas of criminal and civil law and the importance of English and American law in global commerce. You will take a problem-solving approach to law through case studies and evaluating current legal issues.
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- SUBJECT MODULE 2
Politics
Prepare for a politics or international relations degree and gain a good understanding of the system of politics and government in the UK, as well as the wider links to Europe and the wider world. Learn to communicate your ideas about the UK political system and discuss different perspectives.
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- SUBJECT MODULE 2
Business studies
Develop a comprehensive overview of the main business functions and decision making in realistic business contexts. You will study how businesses are organised, how they set and meet objectives and how change, growth and personnel can be managed.
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- SUBJECT MODULE 3
Sociology
Gain a fundamental understanding of key concepts and theories involved in the sociology discipline. You will explore a range of societies in the world and strengthen your understanding of sociological and cultural issues
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- SUBJECT MODULE 3
Economics
Build a strong foundation of skills and knowledge for the study of economics at a higher level. You will learn about the core elements of micro and macro economics and learn concepts and terminology that are central to the study of this subject.
Student Progression
Track record of success
We are proud of our excellent track record with Bell students progressing to top universities for their subject area in the UK or beyond.
We can also guarantee, on successful completion of the Bell University Foundation programme, that you will be offered a place on an undergraduate degree course at a university in the UK.
Where have our students progressed to?
Students have received offers or progressed to leading universities in the UK
















