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Our online law degree, known as an LLB or Bachelor of Laws, is equivalent to a BA or BSc. If your career aspiration is to be a solicitor or barrister in the UK, this degree is perfect for you as it is recognised as a Qualifying Law Degree. And if you have set your sights on a career in politics, business, or journalism our Qualifying Law Degree, with the transferrable skills it gives you, is an excellent launch pad for these ambitions and more. With our professionally focused qualification, you can expect to learn practical skills coupled with a focus on your future employability. Choose to study this course online and you can enjoy the flexibility of studying when, where and how you like while still receiving the same level of expert guidance and support.
A Level: BBB
GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent
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If you’re looking to pursue a career in the legal or wider commercial sector, but want to study in a more flexible way, then this 100% online Qualifying Law Degree could be the degree for you.
Just like the on campus version of the LLB, this course has a practical focus, with employability integrated into the programme. There is a high level of interaction and you will receive peer and one-to-one professional tutor reviews, with over 90% of our tutors being qualified solicitors and barristers.
The course aims to deliver an insight into critical legal topics and develop your knowledge and understanding of key concepts through practical activities and engaging content. You will develop skills in analysis, research, problem solving and communication.
When you study an LLB with us you receive:
This degree will complete the required academic stage of training if you want to qualify as a solicitor or barrister. It also provides the foundation for Master’s degree study, or you can move into employment within the wider legal sector and other commercial or business fields.
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In the summer after Year 2 of this course you have the opportunity to attend our International Leadership Summer School in Berlin.
Find out moreIf you want to find out what it’s like to study an online course with us, why not try our free online taster session?
Our taster sessions can be completed at your own pace and include short, structured exercises to help you experience what it will really be like to study online with us. All you need to do is visit our online learning platform (Blackboard ELITE) and, if you've already applied to study with us and received login details for ELITE, click 'sign in' on Blackboard ELITE. Alternatively, click 'sign up' and complete the short registration form.
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Find out moreWhen you complete an online LLB degree with us you can further develop your academic knowledge with 50% off an online Master of Laws (LLM). Choose from a wide range of online LLMs, in, for example, Company Law, Corporate Governance, International Business and International Human Rights.
You can also study this course at one of our campuses across the UK. If you’re looking for a more traditional university experience, why not consider studying on campus?
To get a full picture of how studying this course works during the year, take a look at our course date breakdowns.
This course is assessed by coursework, oral presentation and invigilated exams throughout your studies.
Please note that invigilated exams must be completed at our campuses*, or an approved overseas centre if you wish to sit your exam abroad. There will be an additional University administrative fee if you wish to sit your exam outside the UK.
For more information email: Overseas-Assessments@law.ac.uk
*Birmingham, Bristol, Guildford, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Manchester and Nottingham only.
This course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.
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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Applications for all our undergraduate courses are open. You don't need to apply through UCAS to study one of our online courses.
3 year full-time online £9,250 per year (UK/EU/International)
4 & 4.5 year online £6,935 per year (UK/EU/International) - deposit of £250 payable on acceptance
6 year online £4,625 per year (UK/EU/International) - deposit of £250 payable on acceptance
If you need to fund your studies with a student loan you can apply via Student Finance. Please note that the 4.5 year Online LLB (Hons) Law degree is not eligible for SLC funding.
We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.