Bachelor of Laws

LLB Law Online

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.

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Key Facts

Entry requirements

A Level: BBB

GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent

Full requirements

Duration options

3 years

4 years

4.5 years

6 years

Next start date

September 2021

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Course Details

LLB (Hons) Law Online

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:

The highest standard of online teaching from experienced professionals
Flexibility to learn whenever, wherever and however you want
Access to loads of online resources to help your studies
Access to a large specialist careers service and pro bono clinics
A variety of specialist modules to enhance employment prospects

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.

Three Year Degree

Semester 1

Common Law Method & Ethics
Academic & Professional Skills
Law of Contract

Semester 2

Law of Tort
Public Law
European Union Law

Semester 1

Criminal Law
Law of Organisations
Land Law

Semester 2

^{Choose three*:}

Human Rights
Family Law
Employment Law
Access to Justice and Legal Services
Real Estate
Extended Essay

^{*All options are indicative and subject to availability. Please note that some modules are available in Years 2 and 3; please select only once.}

Semester 1

Equity & Trusts
Transactions
Actions

Semester 2

^{Choose three*:}

Wills & Succession
Companies: Governance, Tax and Insolvency
Human Rights
Family Law
Employment Law
Access to Justice and Legal Services
Real Estate
Criminal Litigation and Evidence
Research Project (double module)

^{*All options are indicative and subject to availability. Please note that some modules are available in Years 2 and 3; please select only once.}

Four Year Degree

Semester 1

Common Law Method & Ethics
Academic & Professional Skills

Semester 2

Public Law
European Union Law

Semester 1

Law of Contract
Law of Tort

Semester 2

Criminal Law
Law of Organisations

Semester 1

Land Law
Actions

Semester 2

^{Choose two*:}

Human Rights
Family Law
Employment Law
Access to Justice and Legal Services
Real Estate

^{*All options are indicative and subject to availability. Please note that some modules are available in Years 2 and 3; please select only once.}

Extended Essay

Semester 1

Equity & Trusts
Transactions

Semester 2

^{Choose two*:}

Wills & Succession
Companies: Governance, Tax and Insolvency
Human Rights
Family Law
Employment Law
Access to Justice and Legal Services
Real Estate
Research Project (double module)

^{*All options are indicative and subject to availability. Please note that some modules are available in Years 2 and 3; please select only once.}

Criminal Litigation and Evidence

Four and a half Year Degree

Semester 1

Academic & Professional Skills

Semester 2

Public Law

Semester 3

Common Law Method and Ethics

Semester 4

European Union Law

Semester 1

Law of Contract
Law of Tort

Semester 2

Criminal Law
Law of Organisations

Semester 1

Land Law
Actions

Semester 2

^{Choose two*:}

Human Rights
Family Law
Employment Law
Access to Justice and Legal Services
Real Estate

^{*All options are indicative and subject to availability. Please note that some modules are available in Years 2 and 3; please select only once.}

Extended Essay

Semester 1

Equity & Trusts
Transactions

Semester 2

^{Choose two*:}

Wills & Succession
Companies: Governance, Tax and Insolvency
Human Rights
Family Law
Employment Law
Access to Justice and Legal Services
Research Project (double module)

^{*All options are indicative and subject to availability. Please note that some modules are available in Years 2 and 3; please select only once.}

Criminal Litigation and Evidence

Six Year Degree

Semester 1

Academic and Professional Skills

Semester 2

Public Law

Semesters 1 and 2

Common Law Method and Ethics

Semester 1

The Law of Contract

Semester 2

European Union Law

Semesters 1 and 2

Law of Tort

Semester 1

Land Law

Semester 2

Level 5 option*

Semesters 1 and 2

Law of Organisations

Semester 1

Criminal Law

Semester 2

Level 5 option

Semesters 1 and 2

Level 5 option

Semester 1

Equity and Trusts

Semester 2

Level 6 option

Semesters 1 and 2

Transactions

Semester 1

Actions

Semester 2

Level 6 option

Semesters 1 and 2

Level 6 option

Level 5

Access to Justice and Legal Services
Human Rights
Family Law
Employment Law
Real Estate
Extended Essay in Law

Please note that some modules are available at Levels 5 and 6; please select only once.

Level 6

Access to Justice and Legal Services
Companies: Governance, Tax and Insolvency
Human Rights
Criminal Litigation and Evidence
Real Estate
Wills and Succession
Research Project (double module – can only be selected to fill Year 6 Semesters 1 and 2)

Want to boost your leadership skills?

In the summer after Year 2 of this course you have the opportunity to attend our International Leadership Summer School in Berlin.

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Course Start Dates

Law (LLB)
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online

Law (LLB)
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online

Law (LLB)
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online

If 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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What about the SQE?

Legal qualification will be changing in 2021. Get the latest insight into how this may affect you.

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Study On Campus

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?

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Course Information

To get a full picture of how studying this course works during the year, take a look at our course date breakdowns.

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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.

Employability We Set You Up For Success

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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Fees and Applying

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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.

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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.

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