About This Course
LLB English Law & French Law / Masters I (Droit International, Européen et Comparé)
This exciting four year programme, involving study in France and the UK, leads to the award of two law degrees:
- An LLB Qualifying Law Degree (recognised by both the Bar and Law Society of England and Wales, and also recognised in France as a Masters I degree)
- A Masters 1 Droit international, européen et comparé (European and Comparative Law)
It is open to students who complete two years at Université Toulouse 1 Capitole, followed by two years at Bangor University.
Students will be educated in the fundamentals of law and in the major Law subjects in the United Kingdom, France, Europe, and the wider international community. You will acquire an in-depth, contextualised understanding of the major substantive areas of law, and will develop the ability to compare and contrast aspects of English, Welsh and French law with those of other countries. You will be equipped to understand both Common Law and Civil Law principles, so whether you subsequently choose to practice as a lawyer or undertake further study, you will be very familiar with the subtleties of both Common and Civil Law. You will learn to interpret legal rules and employ legal reasoning in techniques used in both the Common and Civil Law systems in order to offer solutions and conclusions to actual or hypothetical complex legal problems.
Upon completion, students will have acquired sufficient expertise in the laws of England, Wales and France to progress to further studies in their chosen discipline and/or a professional training qualification.
This LLB is a Qualifying Law Degree, which means that it is recognised for professional purposes by the Law Society and Bar Council of England and Wales, and the Law Society of Ireland. In France, the Masters 1 is also recognised for professional purposes. Graduates will be eligible to proceed directly onto vocational training courses in these countries to become solicitors or barristers.
Tuition Fees
Years 1 and 2: tuition fees will be paid directly to Université Toulouse 1 Capitole. Please visit the website for up-to-date fee information.
Years 3 and 4: tuition fees will be paid directly to Bangor University – visit the tuition fee pages for the latest fee information. Students from Université Toulouse 1 Capitole will qualify for a scholarship of £1,000 per annum, which will be awarded as a reduction on the tuition fee.
Please see the Scholarships page for information about funding opportunities.
Why choose Bangor University for this course?
- All degrees have Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) status denoting that Bangor LLB graduates will have completed the academic stage of training for the legal professions in England and Wales.
- As all Bangor LLB degrees have QLD status, graduates may enter directly onto Legal Practice Courses (LPC) to become solicitors or the Bar Practice Training Courses (BPTC) to become barristers.
- Bangor LLB degree holders are eligible to take the Law Society of Ireland entrance exams: FE-Is.
- The degrees address the British, European and global dimensions of contemporary legal development.
- Welsh students may undertake tutorials and workshops in Welsh in all Law modules where these are offered as part of the curriculum.
- We have a dedicated and well resourced Law library.
- Bangor is the only institution in north Wales to offer a Law degree.
- The degree is taught by bilingual staff with a wide range of expertise.
Course Content
What will you study on this course?
Years 1 and 2: Université Toulouse 1 Capitole
| Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Private Law (6 ECTS credits) | Civil Law (6 ECTS credits) |
| Introduction to Public Law (6 ECTS credits) | Administrative Law (6 ECTS credits) |
| International Institutions (6 ECTS credits) | Criminal Law (6 ECTS credits) |
| History of Law (6 ECTS credits) | European Law (6 ECTS credits) |
| Economics Law (6 ECTS credits) | Business Law I (6 ECTS credits) |
| Institutions Jurisdiction (Private Law) (6 ECTS credits) | Common law module (2 ECTS credits) |
| Civil Law (6 ECTS credits) | Civil Law II (6 ECTS credits) |
| Constitutional Law (6 ECTS credits) | Administrative Law II (6 ECTS credits) |
| European Institutions (6 ECTS credits) | Business Law II (6 ECTS credits) |
| Economic Law (6 ECTS credits) | Tax Law (6 ECTS credits) |
| Jurisdiction and Public Institutions (2 ECTS credits) | Criminal Law and Procedure (6 ECTS credits) |
| Common Law Module (2 ECTS credits) |
Years 3 and 4: Bangor University
All students complete the same compulsory modules at Bangor in order to attain a QLD LLB.
| Year 3 | Year 4 |
|---|---|
| Public Law (20 credits) | International Law of Human Rights (20 credits) |
| Contract Law (20 credits) | Land Law (20 credits) |
| Introduction to Law (20 credits) | European Union Law (20 credits) |
| Legal Skills (20 credits) | Tort (20 credits) |
| Equity and Trusts (20 credits) | Optional module in Law |
| Criminal Law (20 credits) | Optional module in Law |
Optional modules include:
- Commercial Law
- Dissertation
- Company Law
- Environmental Law
- Evidence
- Family and Welfare Law
- Labour Law
- Media Law
- Legal Research Jurisprudence
- Intellectual Property Law
- Law of the Sea
- Criminal Law
- Startup Law
- Startup Law Clinic
- Equity and Trusts
- National and European Public Procurement Law
- International Procurement Regimes
Upon successful completion of the four years, graduates will be awarded the following two degrees:
- An LLB Qualifying Law Degree (recognised by both the Bar and Law Society of England and Wales, and also recognised in France as a Masters I degree) – awarded by Bangor University;
- A Masters 1 Droit international, européen et comparé (European and Comparative Law) – awarded by Université Toulouse 1 Capitole.
Modules for the current academic year
Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the English Law and French Law Modules page.
Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.
Course Costs
Mandatory Costs
For each LLB module you will be required to purchase a compulsory text, which typically will cost between £20-50. A small number of modules require you to have a statute book, typically costing between £10-15.
Optional Costs
For students on module SXL 2110 EU Law there is the opportunity to participate on an optional field trip. Typical costs (subject to exchange rate fluctuations) vary between £450-550 which covers hotel accommodation; airport transfers; inter-country coach travel between Belgium, Luxembourg, and France; and return airfares to and from Europe, as well as UK airport transfers. Students cover their own meals.
£15 Annual Law School Dinner (for first year students only). School subsidises the Annual Dinner transport and half of the Annual Dinner price. Attendance is optional but recommended.
General University Costs
Home (UK) students
- The cost of a full-time undergraduate course is £9,000 per year (2021/22 entry and 2022/23 entry).
- The fee for all placement, international and sandwich years is £1,350 (2021/22 and 2022/23).
- More information on fees and finance for Home (UK) students.
International (including EU) students
Additional Costs
There are also some common additional costs that are likely to arise for students on all courses, for example:
- If you choose to study abroad or take the International Experience Year as part of your course.
- If you attend your Graduation Ceremony, there will be a cost for gown hire (£25-£75) and cost for additional guest tickets (c.£12 each).
Course-specific additional costs
Depending on the course you are studying, there may be additional course-specific costs that you will be required to meet. These fall into three categories:
- Mandatory Costs: these are related to a particular core or compulsory module that you’ll be required to complete to achieve your qualification e.g. compulsory field trips, uniforms for students on placement, DBS Check.
- Necessarily Incurred Costs: these may not be experienced by all students, and will vary depending on the course e.g. professional body membership, travel to placements, specialist software, personal safety equipment.
- Optional Costs: these depend on your choice of modules or activity and they are shown to give you an indication of the optional costs that may arise to make sure your choice is as informed as possible. These can include graduation events for your course, optional field trips, Welcome Week trips.
Entry Requirements
For 2020 entry:
Admission to Toulouse:
This programme requires students whose first language is not French to prove a European level B2 (or equivalent) for admission to Toulouse. Please refer to the Université Toulouse 1 Capitole website for further details about entry requirements. Any eligibility enquiries should be sent to esl@ut-capitole.fr.
Admission to Bangor:
To progress on to Bangor, students must have successfully completed the first two years of the programme in Toulouse, and must satisfy the following requirements:
- Pass all second year UT-1C exams in the modules listed above, and obtain either a 50% average, or a minimum score of 10 from a maximum of 20 in the UT-1C examinations.
- Meet the English language proficiency requirement (a European Level B2 or equivalent). This will be assessed by both universities upon initial application to Toulouse.
General University Requirements
To study for a degree, you’ll be asked for a minimum of UCAS Tariff points. For a fuller explanation of the UCAS Tariff Points, please see www.ucas.com.
We accept students with a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds and consider each application individually.
All students need to have good basic skills and the University also values IT and communication skills.
As part of the University’s policy we consider applications from prospective disabled students on the same grounds as all other students.
We also consider applications from mature students who can demonstrate the motivation and commitment to study a university programme. Each year we enrol a significant number of mature students. For more information about studying as a mature student, see our Studying at Bangor section of the website.
EU and International Students' Entry Requirements
For detailed guidance on the entry requirements for EU and International Students, including the minimum English Language entry requirement, please visit the Entry Requirements by Country pages. International applicants can also visit the International Education Centre section of our website for further details.
Bangor University offers International Incorporated Bachelor Degrees for International students whose High School qualification is not equivalent to the UK school leaving qualification. The first year (or Year 0) is studied at Bangor University International College, an embedded College on our University campus and delivered by Oxford International Education Group.
Careers
Upon completion, students will have acquired sufficient expertise in the laws of England, Wales and France to progress to further studies in their chosen discipline and/or a professional training qualification.
This is a Qualifying Law Degree, which means that it is recognised for professional purposes by the Law Society and Bar Council of England and Wales. The degree will be received as the equivalent of a Masters I degree in France. Graduates will be eligible to proceed directly onto vocational training courses in these countries to become solicitors or barristers.
Opportunities at Bangor
The University’s Skills and Employability Service provides a wide range of resources to help you achieve your graduate ambitions.
The Bangor Employability Award (BEA)
With the BEA, you can gain recognition for your extra-curricular activities (e.g. volunteering, clubs and societies, part-time work, etc.)
Internships
Bangor University runs a paid internship scheme within the university’s academic and service departments.
Student Volunteering
Volunteering widens your experience and improves your employability. Find out more about the volunteering on the Students’ Union’s website.
