Welcome 2026 Students
Law with a Foundation Year LLB (Hons)
Start Date
Welcome Week will take place between Monday 14 September and Friday 18 September 2026. During Welcome Week your course team will schedule activities for you to find out important information about your course, meet your lecturers and other students, and find your way around.
Teaching on your course begins from Monday 21 September 2026. Please check your timetable for details.
You will be able to see your timetable on iCity using your BCU login details as soon as they are released. You should have received your BCU login details when you were invited to enrol.
International Students
We expect all international students to engage with their studies in person from w/c 7 September 2026.
The final deadline to arrive in the UK to complete enrolment will be week 4 (w/c 2 October 2026).
Timetables
Welcome Week Events
| Activity | Date | Start Time | End Time | Room | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture 1 - Foundation Year Welcome | Mon 14 Sep | 10am | 11am | Curzon A - 507/508 | Curzon |
| Session 1 - Personal Tutoring and Support (1) | Mon 14 Sep | 11am | 12pm | Curzon A - C420 | Curzon |
| Session 1 - Personal Tutoring and Support (2) | Mon 14 Sep | 11am | 12pm | Curzon A - C402 | Curzon |
| Session 1 - Personal Tutoring and Support (3) | Mon 14 Sep | 11am | 12pm | Curzon A - C404 | Curzon |
| Lecture 2 - LAW3005 Module Overview | Mon 14 Sep | 1pm | 2pm | Curzon A - 507/508 | Curzon |
| Session 2 - Personal Tutoring and Support (1) | Mon 14 Sep | 2pm | 3pm | Curzon A - C402 | Curzon |
| Session 2 - Personal Tutoring and Support (2) | Mon 14 Sep | 2pm | 3pm | Curzon A - C404 | Curzon |
| Session 2 - Personal Tutoring and Support (3) | Mon 14 Sep | 2pm | 3pm | Curzon A - C420 | Curzon |
| Lecture 3 - LAW3009 Module Overview | Tue 15 Sep | 11am | 12pm | Curzon | |
| Session 3 - Professional Services | Tue 15 Sep | 12pm | 1pm | Curzon | |
| Lecture 4 - LAW3007 Module Overview | Tue 15 Sep | 1pm | 2pm | Curzon | |
| Session 4 - Basic Skills (1) | Tue 15 Sep | 2pm | 3pm | Curzon A - C402 | Curzon |
| Session 4 - Basic Skills (2) | Tue 15 Sep | 2pm | 3pm | Curzon A - C404 | Curzon |
| Session 4 - Basic Skills (3) | Tue 15 Sep | 2pm | 3pm | Curzon A - C420 | Curzon |
| Session 5 - Assessments in HE and Summary (1) | Fri 18 Sep | 11am | 12pm | Curzon A - C402 | Curzon |
| Session 5 - Assessments in HE and Summary (2) | Fri 18 Sep | 11am | 12pm | Curzon A - C404 | Curzon |
| Session 5 - Assessments in HE and Summary (3) | Fri 18 Sep | 11am | 12pm | Curzon A - C420 | Curzon |
Teaching timetable
You will be able to see your timetable on iCity as soon as they are released. You will receive an email when this is available.
Course Leader
Welcome Message
Welcome to the LLB Law Foundation Year at Birmingham City University. We're excited to have you join us to begin your University journey. During Induction Week we'll be introducing you to the campus, your lecturers and your colleagues before we being exploring your syllabus and modules you'll be studying throughout the year.
We're here to support you as you settle in, answering any questions that you may have and introducing the core team, including your Personal Academic Tutor who is there to support you both academically and pastorally. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your legal knowledge and skills. Welcome to BCU!
Course Location
Your course will mainly be taught in:
Curzon Building, City Centre Campus (Room numbers start with C)
First day on Campus
We look forward to welcoming you to Birmingham City University!
You must have your ID card visible at all times when on campus, so if you have received yours before your first day, ensure you bring this with you. If you enrolled late you will need to collect one on campus during your first few days. Please remember that your ID card is for your use only. You must never let anyone else use it.
To complete your enrolment, you will need the following:
- Passport (or other form of photo ID if you are a UK/EU student)
- Original qualification documents if applicable (you will be emailed a list of the documents we need to see once you have completed your online enrolment)
- Visa (international students only)
What else? The rest is up to you! You will find a shop, café, pub, computer access and water fountains on campus, but we do recommend you bring the following on the first day:
- Laptop, if you have one
- Notepad and pen
- Reusable water bottle
- Snack
- Money
And remember, the weather in Birmingham can be changeable!