LLB (Hons) Law with Government and Politics University of Law Online Undergraduate

Study anytime, anyplace, anywhere with our Online LLB (Hons) Law with Government and Politics 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, have an interest in government and politics, 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. Not only will you study the key legal topics and related skills for the modern law student, but the study of Government and Politics will help make you employment ready and open up a wider array of career options. 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 with Government and Politics Online

The LLB Law with Government and Politics Online is an entirely online degree that provides everything you need to start your career in the legal sector or wider commercial and public fields. While studying all the fundamental legal aspects of a law degree, this course also allows you to complement your studies with elective modules that explore the closely linked fields of government and politics.

Course Details

Our LLB Law with Government and Politics Online is a great choice if you are looking to pursue a career in the legal, local or national government and wider commercial sector. Law and politics go closely hand-in-hand, so developing a firm grasp of legal skills can be massively beneficial if you’re interested in a career in politics. Conversely, a career in the legal sector can only be supported by a stronger understanding of the political powers that govern how the law works. If you want to be a lawyer and have an interest in government and politics, or if you’re an aspiring politician with an interest in the law, then this course is an ideal choice.

You get much greater flexibility in study patterns as you will be studying 100% online and with three study options available you can study full-time or part-time to suit your commitments and career plans.

Not only will you study the key legal topics and related skills required for the modern law student, but the study of Government and Politics will help make you employment ready and open up a wider array of career options.

Three-Year Degree

Year 1

Semester 1

• Academic and Digital Skills
• Common-Law Method and Ethics
• Contract Law

Semester 2

• Criminal Law
• Law of Tort
• Public Law

Year 2

Semester 1

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

Semester 2

Government and Politics modules*:

• Government in the UK - Parties, Elections and Ideology
• Government in the UK - Systems and Structures

Choose one Law module*:

• 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. For Years 2 and 4 you need to complete a minimum of 1 Law and 4 Government and Politics modules (combined) to fulfil the requirements for a Qualifying Law Degree and the Government and Politics recognition. Please note that some modules are available in Years 2 and 4; please select only once.

Year 3

Semester 1

• Equity & Trusts

Choose two from*:

• 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 three from*:

Government and Politics modules*:

• Comparative Government
• Current Issues and Policies in UK Government
• Global Governance and Regulation

Law modules*:

• 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. For Years 2 and 3 you need to complete a minimum of 1 Law and 4 Government and Politics modules (combined) to fulfil the requirements for a Qualifying Law Degree and the Government and Politics recognition. Please note that some modules are available in Years 2 and 3; please select only once.

Four-Year Degree

Year 1

Semester 1

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

Semester 2

• Criminal Law
• Public 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

• Equity & Trusts
• Land Law

Semester 2

• Government in the UK – Parties, Elections and Ideology
• Government in the UK – Systems and Structures

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*:

• Comparative Government
• Current Issues and Policies in UK Government
• Global Governance and Regulation

*All options are indicative and subject to availability. For Years 2 and 4 you need to complete a minimum of 1 Law and 4 Government and Politics modules (combined) to fulfil the requirements for a Qualifying Law Degree and the Government and Politics recognition. Please note that some modules are available in Years 2 and 4; 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

Choose one from*:

• Government in the UK - Parties, Elections and Ideology
• Government in the UK - Systems and Structures

*All options are indicative and subject to availability.

Semesters 1 and 2

• Business Law 1

Year 4

Semester 1

• Land Law

Semester 2

Choose one Government and Politics module*:

• Government in the UK - Parties, Elections and Ideology
• Government in the UK - Systems and Structures

Semesters 1 and 2

Choose one Law Module*:

• 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 options are available in Years 4, 5 and 6; please select only once.

Year 5

Semester 1

• Equity & Trusts

Semester 2

Choose one from*:

• Comparative Government
• Current Issues and Policies in UK Government
• Global Governance and Regulation

*All options are indicative and subject to availability. Please note that some options are available in Years 4, 5 and 6; please select only once.

Semesters 1 and 2

• Business Law 2

Year 6

Semester 1

• Civil Dispute Resolution

Semester 2

Choose one from*:

• Comparative Government
• Current Issues and Policies in UK Government
• Global Governance and Regulation

*All options are indicative and subject to availability. Please note that some options are available in Years 4, 5 and 6; please select only once.

Semesters 1 and 2

Choose one from*:

• Criminal Litigation and Evidence
• Employment Law
• Family Law
• Graduate and Employability Skills
• Human Rights
• International Commercial Law
• Real Estate
• Wills & Succession

*All options are indicative and subject to availability. Please note that some options are available in Years 4, 5 and 6; please select only once.

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 of 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 pass 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

• September 2023: 3, 4 or 6 years

Intakes

• September 2023: 3, 4 or 6 years

Fees

• September 2023: (3-year course) is £9,250 per annum; (4-year course) is £6,935 per annum and (6-year course) is £4,625 per annum.
• Fees are locked for future study years i.e the student will pay the same price each year.
• A deposit amount of £250 is applicable for these online courses.

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.