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LLB International Law Online

Combine practical legal training with a global perspective on our LLB International Law Online course and develop the knowledge, skills and professional confidence to pursue careers across the legal, commercial and public sectors.


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Course length
3 years
Study mode
Full-time
Method
Online
Fees and funding
from £9,790
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Entry requirements
BBB
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Next start date
September 2026
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Overview

Why choose our LLB International Law Online course?

  1. Build specialist knowledge in international law – Explore legal issues on a global scale through online modules focused on international law, helping you develop insight into the legal challenges shaping the modern world.
  2. Develop a global perspective on law – Follow a full three-year LLB, or four years with a Foundation year, with modules that explore law in an international and global context.
  3. Learn from experienced legal professionals – Our qualified solicitors and barristers bring practical legal expertise and real-world insight into workshop-based teaching and learning.
  4. Develop practical, career-ready legal skills – Strengthen your research, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, while benefiting from small-group learning, academic coaching and dedicated wellbeing support.
  5. Prepare for a range of future careers – Build the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in the legal sector, civil service, politics and wider commercial fields, with opportunities to support progression towards qualification as a solicitor or barrister.

About our LLB International Law Online course 

Our LLB International Law Online course at The University of Law is designed for students who want to build a strong foundation in law while exploring legal issues in a global context. Taught by professionally qualified solicitors and barristers, the course combines flexible study with practical legal training and employability focused learning to prepare you for a wide range of future careers.

You’ll study key legal topics alongside modules focused on international law, developing essential skills in legal research, analysis, problem solving and communication. Through workshop-based teaching and practical activities, you’ll learn how to apply legal knowledge to real-world issues while gaining insight into the wider social, political and commercial impact of law internationally.

You can also choose to study an additional Foundation Year before starting the degree, designed to help you develop the academic, professional and research skills needed for degree-level study.

By the end of the course, you’ll graduate with the professional and transferrable skills needed for careers in the legal sector, civil service, politics and wider business environments.

Possible study locations and start dates

International Law (LLB)
Full-time
  • Online
International Law with Foundation Year (LLB)
Full-time
  • Online

Course Content

Modules

Semester 1

Compulsory modules
Communication Skills
Develop your communication skills across a range of methods and styles, in both formal and informal contexts and explore how to use social media effectively. The module also encourages reflection on your past experiences, helping you evaluate your choices and identify ways to improve your future communication and practice.
Digital and Research Skills
Learn how to navigate the online world responsibly using search engines, resources and artificial intelligence (AI) effectively. You’ll explore how to stay safe online, build an appropriate digital presence and critically evaluate the accuracy and relevance of information and how to present it. Discover a variety of learning resources and understand the importance of academic integrity.
Sustainability and Society
Explore the UN Sustainable Development Goals and their global impact on society. This module takes a problem-solving approach to sustainability, encouraging you to consider your own role, and the role of others, in addressing sustainability challenges. You’ll examine both the broader concepts of sustainability and those most relevant to your chosen discipline.

Semester 2

Compulsory modules
Foundation Year Project
This module helps prepare you for entry onto Level 4 of the degree programme through a formative e-portfolio containing a log of activities, a 2000 word written project and a video presentation. You'll develop your research skills by learning how to choose, plan and carry out an investigation into a chosen topic. You’ll also explore the impact of research ethics and practice presenting your findings.
Shaping Skills for Success
This module will enable you to develop the wider skills that are needed to succeed during your studies and beyond. You'll learn how to track and reflect on your development, participate in sessions focused on specific skills and hear from a variety of guest speakers. You'll take part in a group challenge designed to enhance your teamwork and communication and reflect on the skills you used during this module as part of your Foundation Year Project.
Core Concepts of Law
Explore the English legal system, its career paths, and how it compares with legal systems around the world. Discover how law shapes society as you examine ‘the rule of law’ and the role of morality. Sharpen your research skills through introductions to key legal resources in the library and master the OSCOLA referencing method, laying a foundation for your legal studies.

In Semester 2, you can then pick one of the following modules* to study:

For student selection
Core Concepts of Business
Core Concepts of Computer Science
Core Concepts of Criminology
Core Concepts of Psychology

*Options available are indicative and available subject to numbers.

Semester 1

Compulsory modules
Legal Method and Skills
This module introduces you to the legal system of England & Wales and develops key skills for studying law, including interpreting cases and legislation, conducting legal research and referencing, constructing legal arguments and solving legal problems.
Academic and Career Success - NEW for September 2026
Explore the wide range of career opportunities that follow a law degree and begin planning the steps you’ll need to take to achieve your own career ambitions. This module also develops the broader skills required for academic success, including written and oral communication, digital literacy and an understanding of academic integrity.
Public and EU Law

Semester 2

Compulsory modules
Contract Law
In this module you'll consider the elements of a contract, different types of contractual terms, remedies for breach of contract and the circumstances when remedies can be excluded. You'll also look at connected areas such as misrepresentation, duress and undue influence.
AI Literacy for the Future Professional - NEW for September 2026
Develop an understanding of what artificial intelligence (AI) is and how it can be used appropriately to support your studies. You’ll also explore how AI is used in the workplace and examine the regulatory, ethical and environmental issues surrounding its use.
Criminal Law
This module provides an overview of the criminal justice system and helps to develop an understanding of the principles of criminal liability. You'll look at different criminal offences, including homicide, criminal damage, assaults, sexual offences, theft and robbery and drugs offences. You'll consider what defences may be available and the law in relation to secondary participation and attempts to commit certain offences.

Semester 1

Compulsory modules
Critical Approaches in Current Legal Issues
Build on the academic skills you developed in Level 4 by using current legal topics to strengthen your critical thinking, problem solving and research abilities. Engage in debates on controversial areas of the law and present well-reasoned arguments, sharpening your capacity to reflect on, and appreciate, different perspectives.
Land Law
This module looks at the nature of land, how the ownership of estates and interests in land operate and the formalities for creating and disposing of those estates and interests. It also covers topics such as the protection and enforcement of third-party interests in land, the distinction between registered and unregistered land, trusts of land and co-ownership, leases, easements, covenants and mortgages.
Tort

Semester 2

Compulsory modules
Human Rights
Law in a Global Context
Civil Legal Systems

You’ll also have the opportunity to spend Semester 2 studying abroad.

Semester 1

Compulsory modules
Equity and Trusts
In this module you'll study the core principles of equity and trusts law which arise in a range of personal, social and commercial contexts. You'll look at the distinction between a gift and a trust and how trusts are created. You'll also explore the management of the trust through the powers and duties of trustees and the rights of the beneficiaries before considering what remedies are available if there is a breach of trust.
International Commercial Law
International Public Law

Semester 2

Compulsory module
International Criminal Law

You’ll then study two options*:

For student selection
EU Law
Civil Dispute Resolution
Graduate and Employability Skills
Law and Society
Legal Advice Clinic** - NEW for September 2026
Legal Technology
Research Project

*All options are indicative and are available subject to numbers.

**The Legal Advice Clinic is a clinical legal education module where students will be supervised to advise real clients by University of Law LLP. Eligibility conditions will apply to this module.

Teaching and Assessment

How you'll learn

You’ll learn through a combination of online large group sessions, independent study of tasks and online workshop sessions, receiving up to 26 hours of contact time per module.

Assessment

We use a variety of assessment methods designed to meet the practical nature of the course and individual module learning outcomes. Some of these will be exams, while others will require you to submit a project report, essay, portfolio or oral presentation. You'll also have the opportunity to practice with a mock assessment.

20 credit modules require around 200 hours of learning, spread across the term. To stay on top of things we recommend planning for up to seven hours of prep time per unit, including reading and assignments. The expected amount of study hours is 40 hours a week.

You’ll be allocated a dedicated Academic Coach to support you throughout your course. They’ll encourage you to become an independent learner and challenge you to achieve the best possible outcome during your studies.

Course dates

Application and booking deadlines vary by intake - take a look at our key application and enrolment deadline dates for more information.

Fees and Applying

Course fees

Students can expect to pay approximately £30,160 for a full-time three-year course.

Current UK government guidance suggests that future fees will be set at the following rates:

2026/27 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2026)  
2026/27  £9,790 including a £250 deposit
2027/28 £10,050
2028/29 £10,320
Foundation Year Students £5,760 (first year only, rising to £10,050 from the second year)

Please note, fees listed above may change in line with the latest government guidance.

The University of Law offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries which makes studying with us more affordable than ever.

If you need to fund your studies with a student loan you can apply via Student Finance.

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Entry Requirements

BBB

A-LEVEL

120

UCAS TARIFF POINTS*

DDM

BTEC

C/4

GCSE: ENGLISH LANGUAGE GRADE**

*From three A Levels or equivalent.
Requirements for the Foundation Year differ from those listed.

**English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.

Applying

If you’d like to study with The University of Law you can apply directly with us.

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