If you’ve completed a Level 5 Diploma in English Law and want to achieve a full honours degree, this LLB Law (Top up) course is designed for you. Delivered at Level 6, this one-year course deepens your legal knowledge while sharpening the analytical, research and professional skills essential for today’s legal and commercial environments. Through a focused selection of advanced modules, you’ll strengthen your understanding of key areas of law and develop the confidence to apply legal principles to complex, real-world scenarios.
Built with employability at its core, the programme blends academic study with practical skill development. Whether you’re preparing for postgraduate legal training, aiming to complete outstanding foundation subjects, or looking to enhance your career prospects within the wider legal sectors, this course provides a clear and structured route to your next step.
Qualifi Level 5 Diploma
in Law or equivalent
HND in English Law
UCAS code:
M10T
Institution code: L17
Short name: LAW
This course develops the advanced academic and professional skills required to operate confidently within today’s evolving legal landscape. Through a focused selection of Level 6 modules, students will deepen their ability to interpret and apply legal principles across advanced areas of law. In the second term, those who have not yet completed all required foundation subjects for progression to the Bar can have the opportunity to choose options such as Land Law, EU Law and Equity & Trusts to meet the academic stage requirements set by the BSB (Bar Standards Board).
A distinctive feature of the programme is the bespoke ‘Law at ULaw’ module, designed to support your transition from Level 5 to honours-level study. This module helps you adapt to the expectations of Level 6, strengthening your legal research, analytical reasoning and academic writing skills, while building confidence in applying the law independently.
With a clear focus on career progression, this programme blends legal study with opportunities to strengthen the practical competencies valued by employers. It is well-suited to those preparing for postgraduate legal training, students aiming to complete the academic stage of legal education, or individuals seeking to broaden their professional prospects within the wider legal and commercial sectors.
Why study LLB Law (Top up) with us?
On successfully completing the course you will be all set to kick start your postgraduate study.
All modules are at Level 6 and are 20 credits each.
Semester 1
Compulsory modules include:
Law at ULaw
International Commercial Law
Mental Health and Mental Capacity Law
Semester 2
Students can choose three options from the following:
Equity and Trusts
In this module you will study the core principles of equity and trusts law which arise in a range of personal, social and commercial contexts. You will look at the distinction between a gift and a trust and how trusts are created. You will 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.
EU Law
Legal Technology
Intellectual Property Law
Law and Society
Land Law
We look 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 looks at important 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.
The course demands show you the requirements, prior knowledge and commitments our course will involve.
Application and booking deadlines vary by intake - take a look at our key application and enrolment deadline dates for more information.
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 an essay, portfolio or oral presentation. You will also have the opportunity to practice with a mock assessment.
All assessments are delivered online although students on a student route visa may be required to sit examinations and live oral assessments on campus to comply with UKVI rules.
You will study 3 modules per semester, each worth 20 credits.
Each module will comprise of 10 large group sessions and 10 workshops, all delivered face to face on campus.
You will also self-study using e-textbooks which we supply, along with a range of learning resources and on-line databases. All sessions are interactive where you will analyse, discuss and resolve issues and present them (orally and in writing).
You will be timetabled for teaching on campus for 3-4 days a week.
We care about your career, which is why we offer support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as you accept your place.
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Application and booking deadlines vary by intake - take a look at our key application and enrolment deadline dates for more information.
2026/27 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2026)
Please note, fees may change in line with government changes.
If you need to fund your studies with a student loan you can apply via Student Finance.
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