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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.
Key Facts
Entry requirements
A Level: BBB
GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent
Full requirementsDuration options
3 years
4 years
4.5 years
6 years
50% off Online LLMs
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
Year 1
Semester 1
- Common Law Method & Ethics
- Academic & Professional Skills
- Law of Contract
Semester 2
- Law of Tort
- Public Law
- European Union Law
Year 2
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.
Year 3
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
Year 1
Semester 1
- Common Law Method & Ethics
- Academic & Professional Skills
Semester 2
- Public Law
- European Union Law
Year 2
Semester 1
- Law of Contract
- Law of Tort
Semester 2
- Criminal Law
- Law of Organisations
Year 3
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.
Year 3 Summer
- Extended Essay
Year 4
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.
Year 4 Summer
- Criminal Litigation and Evidence
Four and a half Year Degree
Year 1
Semester 1
- Academic & Professional Skills
Semester 2
- Public Law
Semester 3
- Common Law Method and Ethics
Semester 4
- European Union Law
Year 2
Semester 1
- Law of Contract
- Law of Tort
Semester 2
- Criminal Law
- Law of Organisations
Year 3
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.
Year 3 Summer
- Extended Essay
Year 4
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.
Year 4 Summer
- Criminal Litigation and Evidence
Six Year Degree
Year 1
Semester 1
- Academic and Professional Skills
Semester 2
- Public Law
Semesters 1 and 2
- Common Law Method and Ethics
Year 2
Semester 1
- The Law of Contract
Semester 2
- European Union Law
Semesters 1 and 2
- Law of Tort
Year 3
Semester 1
- Land Law
Semester 2
- Level 5 option*
Semesters 1 and 2
- Law of Organisations
Year 4
Semester 1
- Criminal Law
Semester 2
- Level 5 option
Semesters 1 and 2
- Level 5 option
Year 5
Semester 1
- Equity and Trusts
Semester 2
- Level 6 option
Semesters 1 and 2
- Transactions
Year 6
Semester 1
- Actions
Semester 2
- Level 6 option
Semesters 1 and 2
- Level 6 option
Elective Modules
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.
Find out moreCourse Start Dates
January 2021
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Online Taster Session
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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50% off online LLMs
When 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.
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?
Course Information
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
This course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.
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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 (UK/EU/International)
4 & 4.5 year online £6,935 (UK/EU/International) - deposit of £250 payable on acceptance
6 year online £4,625 (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.
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