The LLB Law & German Degree
UCAS Code: RM21
Among Cardiff Law School’s most distinctive features are the integrated Law and Language degree programmes. Law and German is a full-time four year degree programme. Academic years consist of two semesters and you are required to pursue modules to the value of 120 credits in each year of your studies. You will spend year three at a University in Germany or Austria.
The international dimension to modern legal practice requires lawyers who are not only skilled in the law of England and Wales, but who are also fluent in a modern language and conversant with the general culture, political institutions and legal systems of other countries. At Cardiff you can meet these requirements by choosing a combination of subjects which enables you to:
- study sufficient English legal subjects to obtain a 'qualifying law degree' i.e. provide the opportunity for you to study the Foundation subjects required by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board for completion of the academic stage of training towards becoming a solicitor or a barrister;
- become proficient in reading, speaking and writing a second modern language;
- become familiar with the culture, politics and society of your chosen country;
- obtain a thorough grounding in the legal system of that country
Find out more about each year of study, including details of core and optional modules:
Year One
Year Two and Final Year
Year Three - Exchange Year Abroad
Entry Requirements
Typical offer conditions
ABB at A2 level - including B in German
We do not accept General Studies. However, we expect an applicant's profile to contain a minimum of two traditional academic subjects. Some subjects may be excluded from any offer that is made. Further advice and guidance on subject choices is available in a Russell Group guide included on our FAQ page.
We also require a strong performance at GCSE to include a pass in English (grade C or above).
Non-standard qualifications accepted include:
- International Baccalaureate: 32 points, including 6,5,5 at higher level (with 5 or better in German)
- European Baccalaureate: 78%
- Welsh Baccalaureate: WB Advanced Diploma with a pass in Core and grades AB at A-level including a B in German or ABB at A-level including B in German
- Scottish Advanced Highers: ABB (including B in German)
- Scottish Highers: Considered in conjunction with Advanced Highers in exceptional circumstances
- Irish Highers: AAABB including B in German
- CCESS courses: Considered individually
- Vocational A-levels: Acceptable only in combination with A-levels
Refer to FAQs section for more detail.
Open Days
All UK or EU applicants who are made either a conditional offer or an unconditional offer will be sent an invitation to a Law School Open Day.
