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
3, 4 or 6 years
Fees
Fees (January 2022 courses): 3 years online course is £9,250 per annum
Fees (September 2022 courses): 3 years online course is £9,250 per annum; 4 years online course is £6,935 per annum; 6 years online 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.
Intakes
January 2022 for 3 years course;
September 2022 for 3, 4 or 6 years 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.
