LLB (Hons) Senior Status Online University of Law Online Undergraduate

Our LLB (Hons) Senior Status Online is a specifically designed degree for students who already hold a degree and want to convert to law study over a two year period. You will study all the necessary modules for a law degree, and have the flexibility to select three LLB course options in your second year. This online degree is taught by the same experienced professional tutors as our on-campus LLBs. It has a practical focus with employability embedded into the course. The LLB (Hons) Senior Status Online degree would be of interest for graduate overseas students, as you may benefit from some exemptions in your home jurisdiction with this degree - we do recommend that you check any possible exemptions in your home jurisdiction, prior to undertaking the course, in particular, that this is studied over 2 years and online. 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 Stars rating from QS World University Rankings and 5 stars in Teaching, Employability, Online Learning, Academic Development and Inclusiveness.

LLB Law Senior Status Online

Our LLB (Hons) Senior Status Online is a specifically designed degree for students who already hold a degree and want to convert to law study over a two year period. With this online degree, you will study all the necessary modules for a law degree, whilst enjoying the flexibility to select three LLB course options to suit areas that interest you.

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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

Our LLB (Hons) Senior Status Online is a two-year full-time programme specifically designed for students who already hold a degree. In addition to gaining a Qualifying Law Degree in just two years, this online programme offers you the additional flexibility of being able to select three LLB course options in your second year.

The degree is taught by the same experienced professional tutors as our on-campus LLBs. The course has a practical focus with employability embedded into the course. It is this, combined with academic rigour, that will provide you with the essential groundwork for your legal education.

The LLB (Hons) Senior Status Online degree would be of interest for graduate overseas students, as you may benefit from some exemptions in your home jurisdiction with this degree. We do recommend that you check any possible exemptions in your home jurisdiction, prior to undertaking the course.

When you study the LLB (Hons) Senior Status Online 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

On successfully completing the course, you will be all set to kick start your postgraduate study to become a qualified lawyer.

Two Year Degree

Year 1

Semester 1

• Common-Law Method & Ethics
• Contract Law
• The Law of Tort

Semester 2

• Public Law
• Criminal Law

Choose one:

• Business Law 1
• European Union Law

Year 2

Semester 1

• Equity and Trusts
• Land Law

Choose one*

• Business Law 2
• Civil Dispute Resolution
• Graduate and Employability Skills
• International Commercial Law
• Mental Health and Mental Capacity Law

Semester 2

Choose three*

• Business Law 2
• Civil Dispute Resolution
• Criminal Litigation & Evidence
• Employment Law
• Family Law
• Graduate and Employability Skills
• Human Rights Law
• 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 Semesters 1 and 2; 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

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

Course Requirements

Students are required to possess a 2:2 or above from an undergraduate degree in any discipline. 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.

Fees

• September 2023: All students - £9,250 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 this programme. Please note: as this course can only be taken by those already possessing an undergraduate degree, it is not eligible for an undergraduate student loan.

How to Apply

Applications for all our undergraduate courses are open.