LLB (Hons) Law University of Law Online Undergraduate

Study anytime, anyplace, anywhere with our Online LLB (Hons) Law degree, available as a 3, 4 or 6 years course. If you’re looking to pursue a career in the legal or wider commercial sector, but require greater flexibility in study patterns and wish to study 100% online, this could be the degree for you. This degree has a practical focus, with employability embedded into the course. The course will have 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. In the 2021 National Student Survey, The University of Law has been ranked first amongst universities in England for the category of 'teaching on my course'. We have an overall 5 Star rating from QS World University Rankings and 5 stars in Teaching, Employability, Online Learning, Academic Development and Inclusiveness.

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 will mean you are prepared in part for the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1) or to progress onto our Bar Practice Course (if you wish to qualify as a barrister). And if you have set your sights on a career in politics, business or journalism, the transferable skills you will learn on our law degree will give you 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.

1st for Overall Student Satisfaction

We have been ranked first amongst universities for overall student satisfaction in England in the 2020 National Student Survey.

More Lawyers

We are one of the UK's longest-established specialist providers of legal education and have trained more practising lawyers in the UK than anyone else.

Our Tutors

Over 90% of our tutors are qualified lawyers with experience in practice allowing students to learn in a realistic, professional and contemporary context.

Course Details

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 law degree could be the course 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 a 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 & Digital Skills
• Contract Law

Semester 2

• Law of Tort
• Public Law
• Criminal Law

Year 2

Semester 1

• Business Law 1
• Critical Approaches in Current Legal Issues
• Land Law

Semester 2

Choose three*:

• Access to Justice and Legal Services
• Employment Law
• EU Law
• Extended Essay
• Family Law
• Human Rights
• 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

Semester 1

• Equity & Trusts

Choose two*:

• Civil Dispute Resolution
• Graduate and Employability Skills
• Business Law 2
• International Commercial Law
• Mental Health and Mental Capacity Law
• Research project (double module)

Semester 2

Choose three*:

• Civil Dispute Resolution
• Criminal Litigation and Evidence
• Employment Law
• Family Law
• Graduate and Employability Skills
• Human Rights
• International Commercial Law
• Real Estate
• Research Project (double module)
• Wills & Succession

*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

• Academic & Digital Skills
• Common-Law Method & Ethics

Semester 2

• Public Law
• Criminal Law

Year 2

Semester 1

• Contract Law
• Law of Tort

Semester 2

• Business Law 1
• Critical Approaches in Current Legal Issues

Year 3

Semester 1

• Land Law
• Equity & Trusts

Semester 2

Choose two*:

• Access to Justice and Legal Services
• Employment Law
• EU Law
• Family Law
• Human Rights
• 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

Choose two*:

• Business Law 2
• Civil Dispute Resolution
• Graduate and Employability Skills
• International Commercial Law
• Mental Health and Mental Capacity Law
• Research project (double module)

Semester 2

Choose two*:

• Civil Dispute Resolution
• Employment Law
• Family Law
• Graduate and Employability Skills
• Human Rights
• International Commercial Law
• Real Estate
• Research Project (double module)
• Wills & Succession

*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 Digital Skills

Semester 2

• Public Law

Semesters 1 and 2

• Common-Law Method and Ethics

Year 2

Semester 1

• Law of Tort

Semester 2

• Criminal Law

Semesters 1 and 2

• Contract Law

Year 3

Semester 1

• Critical Approaches in Current Legal Issues

Semester 2

• Level 5 Option

Semesters 1 and 2

• Business Law 1

*All options are indicative and subject to availability.

Year 4

Semester 1

• Land Law

Semester 2

• Level 5 Option

Semesters 1 and 2

• Level 5 Option

*All options are indicative and subject to availability.

Year 5

Semester 1

• Equity & Trusts

Semester 2

• Level 6 option

Semesters 1 and 2

• Business Law 2

*All options are indicative and subject to availability.

Year 6

Semester 1

• Civil Dispute Resolution

Semester 2

• Level 6 option

Semesters 1 and 2

• Level 6 option

*All options are indicative and subject to availability.

Elective Modules

Level 5

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

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

Level 6

• Civil Dispute Resolution
• Criminal Litigation and Evidence
• Employment Law
• Family Law
• Graduate and Employability Skills
• Human Rights
• International Commercial Law
• Real Estate
• Research Project (double module – can only be selected to fill Year 6 Semesters 1 and 2)
• Wills & Succession

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.

Course Information

Assessment

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.

*Birmingham, Bristol, Guildford, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Manchester and Nottingham only.

Classification

Our course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.

Course Requirements

• 3, 4 or 6 years online course: BBB at A Level and Grade C/4 or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent qualifications.
• For the 4 years or 6 years online courses only: Students who would like to apply via our non-standard route should demonstrate a minimum of 2 years professional work experience evidencing management of people and/or processes and provide a professional reference. Students must also possess GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or equivalent, as well as successfully passing a formal interview.
• Students who will be under the age of 18 but no younger than 17 at the commencement of the course are permitted.
• International entry requirements: An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

Duration

• January 2023: 3 years
• September 2023: 3, 4, 6 years

Fees

• January 2023: (3-year course) - Non-HK online fee - £9,250 per annum & £250 deposit
• September 2023: (3-year course) - Non-HK online fee - £9,250 per annum & £250 deposit, (4-year course) - Non-HK fee £6,935 per annumn & £250 deposit. (6-year course) - £4,625 per annum & £250 deposit.

Fees are locked for future study years i.e. the student will pay the same price each year.

Intakes

• January 2023: 3 years
• September 2023: 3, 4, 6 years

How to Apply

• Apply Direct.
• Applications for all our undergraduate courses are open. You don't need to apply through UCAS to study one of our online courses.