Online Law Degree with Business (LLB)

As an online student, you will study legal and business topics and develop critical skills in analysis, research, problem-solving and communication.

With flexible durations, you may choose to study online for 3 years (full-time) or 4 or 6 years (part-time).

This course is a Qualifying Law Degree and specializing in Business means you will be career-ready upon graduation and be able to explore a wide variety of career options.

Course Requirements UK Entry requirements: BBB at A Level and Grade C/4 or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent qualifications. International Entry requirements: An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above with a minimum of 6.0 in each component. Duration ... [-]

LLB (Hons) Law with Foundation Year

Our LLB (Hons) Law with Foundation Year is a Qualifying Law degree studied over four years. The first year is a Foundation year, which focuses on developing an understanding of the legal sector and the key skills required to undertake the LLB (Hons) Law Degree. The subsequent three years then follow our Full-time LLB course. Awarded Gold in 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework.

Course Requirements Applicants who possess 48 UCAS Points from a maximum of 3 A Levels or equivalent qualifications, plus GCSE English Language at Grade C/4, will receive an offer following a successful interview with an academic as part of the admissions process which will take place either face-to-face or via phone/skype. A non-standard application route is also available. Any applicant with no or limited formal qualifications will be invited in-centre to complete an in-house numeracy and literacy test (for those without GCSE English Language at grade C/4), as well as a formal face-to-face interview. They will also need to provide 2 years of appropriate work experience evidenced in a full CV and one reference. Students under the age of 18, but no younger than 17, are able to apply for our Birmingham, London Bloomsbury and Manchester campuses only. International entry requirements: An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. [-]

Why do people behave the way they do? And how should we regulate them? With a Law and Psychology degree, you get the chance to study two fascinating fields in the Social Sciences. You will spend equal time on both subjects, gaining a solid grounding in legal and psychological knowledge and the practical skills related to these subjects such as debate, research and presenting ideas clearly.

Course Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent qualifications in two subjects at GCE A-level plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level. If you are not an English native speaker, you will be required to provide us with a proof of English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above.... [-]

Explore the fundamental principles of law in England and Wales on a qualifying law degree recognized by both the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board.

You will gain a solid grounding in the key areas such as legal methods and skills, constitutional law, criminal law and property law. You can also specialize in a range of subjects including family law, media and entertainment law, company law and human rights, depending on your area of interest.

Throughout your degree you will learn how to argue a case effectively in court, interview clients and negotiate agreements, benefitting from simulated trials and tribunals in our Moot Court Room.

From 2018, the University of Gloucestershire Business School will move to a brand-new, state-of-the-art home at our Oxstalls campus in Gloucester. The £16 million development will be home to our Business, Marketing, Human Resource Management and Accounting and Finance courses.... [-]

Overview

Our LLB (Hons) degree gives you the legal tools you need for a career as a solicitor or barrister, as well as equipping you for employment in other areas if you choose not to go on to a professional qualification in law.

The programme is taught by a mix of academic experts and practitioner lawyers, who put real-world clinical legal experience at the heart of the programme. You’ll develop a critical grasp of the law and its political, social and economic contexts.

This LLB is suited to students who have a general interest in law and legal studies and who do not want to focus on a particular area of law at this early stage.

Our LLB programmes are flexible in structure and share a common first and second year, which gives you the option to switch to a more specialist LLB in the final year and tailor your study to a particular aspect of law. This allows you to take your time to decide on which aspect of law is right for you.... [-]

Accredited by: Law Society of Scotland

If you would like to pursue a career as a professional solicitor the Bachelor of Laws LLB is the main route of entry to the profession. You will develop your legal knowledge and skills through the study of core areas of private, public, criminal and commercial law.

The main aim of the programme, which is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland, is to provide you with knowledge and understanding of the legal system and law of Scotland. You will benefit from small classes, excellent access to staff support and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through our GCU Law Clinic whilst helping the local community.

Many graduates go on to take the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (PEAT1), which is the next stage for those who wish to qualify as a solicitor.... [-]

We were ranked the top university in London and the second modern university in the UK for student satisfaction with our law courses - National Student Survey 2017.*

We were ranked 7th in London for Law courses in the Guardian University Guide 2019

Overview

The law is an ever-changing, complex field of study, and a career in law is amongst the most challenging and rewarding. We will prepare you for your career in law by giving you the information, tools, techniques and experience needed to approach legal problems with confidence and knowledge.

Why choose this course?

If you want to succeed in law, there's no better place to gain a mastery of the subject than School of Law and Criminology, which was ranked as the top modern law school in London in the Guardian University Guide 2012.Throughout the course, there will be opportunities to undertake practical work experience to complement your academic studies and contextualise your learning in a professional environment.Work placements are an important part of the course, and we will encourage you to obtain legal work experience in various contexts such as:... [-]

Overview This two-year course is for you if you already have an undergraduate degree in a non-law subject. The course provides you with the opportunity to learn about the law, both in the traditional sense of ‘thinking like a lawyer’ and in the broader sense of law as a social institution. This is a Qualifying Law Degree* which enables you to progress directly to the vocational stage of legal education should you wish to qualify as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales. It’s also recognised in a number of other jurisdictions. You’ll cover the seven foundations of legal knowledge and develop your legal research skills. A wide range of optional modules will also enable you to follow your interests in specialist legal areas such as company or employment law, human rights law, environmental law and family law. You could also explore topics in criminal justice and criminology, such as policing or youth crime. *The Solicitors Regulation Authority is proposing changes to the system from 2020. Accreditation All our LLB courses are currently accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Council* *The Solicitors Regulation Authority is proposing changes to the system from 2020. To find out more, please visit www.sra.org.uk Exemptions This programme leads to a Qualifying Law Degree*, which allows you to obtain the maximum exemption from the academic stage of training of both the Bar Council and the Law Society of England and Wales. This allows you to progress directly to the vocational stage... [-]

This course provides you with the foundation subjects required to obtain a Qualifying Law Degree along with the opportunity to spend a year of study in one of our partner universities in Europe, gaining knowledge of other legal systems, experiencing another legal culture, enhancing your European language skills and developing international links.

A law degree is seen as a valuable asset by a variety of employers, as is knowledge of another European legal system and another European legal language. This course will prepare you for a range of legal careers including practice as a barrister or advocate, solicitor, clerk, officer of the court or legal executive. Our graduates also pursue careers in legal interpreting, the Civil Service, international organizations, NGOs and local government.... [-]

We are the first UK higher education provider to offer LLB (Hons) Law with Psychology in a 100% online and part-time format. This combined-honours course brings the exciting worlds of law and psychology together, for those with a keen interest in these complementary and career-focused subjects*.

The presentation of multiple perspectives throughout the course will encourage you to develop your critical thinking and analytical skills when approaching different psychological theories and legal issues and improve your confidence when applying them to real-life situations.

The law elements of this course cover a comprehensive range of essential legal topics including contract law, criminal law, European Union Law, the English Legal System and much more. The course’s content also contains the seven foundations of legal knowledge required to practice law by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA).... [-]

The Course

The LLB (Hons) Law and Criminology degree is concerned with the rules by which society is organized, how they can be changed and what happens when they are broken. It is designed to appeal to students with excellent problem-solving abilities who enjoy debating and critiquing.

Criminology is an interdisciplinary field that draws on sociology, anthropology, psychology and the law, and the course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to graduate well qualified for a diverse range of careers.

Criminology is a well-established discipline at Lincoln. It combines science, social science, and politics with specialist areas such as youth culture, human rights, resistance, penal policy and war crimes.... [-]

Overview

This qualifying law degree covers the foundations of English law and allows you to specialize in areas of the subject according to your own interests.

This course meets the demand from highly qualified students who wish to study law as an academic discipline, irrespective of whether they wish to pursue a career in legal practice.

You may apply at the beginning of year two to be transferred to one of the school's four-year degree courses, which incorporate a year abroad studying the law of that country. The school has partner law schools in Australia, Canada, China, Europe, New Zealand, Singapore and the USA.

This is highly competitive and transfer should not be assumed. For those intending to follow a legal career, the grounding in different legal systems will prove very attractive to prospective employers and, in particular, the leading international firms of solicitors..... [-]

Please note that the information on this site relates to the programme commencing in September 2016.

The LLB Hons Commercial Law programme is new to Greenwich – the first intake of students started in September 2015 – and it aims to build on the success of our well-established LLB Hons Law programme.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? For further information on this programme - including content, programme fees, and study mode – and study with the School of Law at the University of Greenwich, please complete the form to the right and the School of Law will get in touch with you by email.

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We have over 30 years of experience training lawyers. And it shows: we’re the No.1 university in London for student experience and teaching quality in Law (Sunday Times League Table 2017). Our professionally accredited LLB Law course will give you a basic grounding in all major issues concerning the law and litigation and is the first step to becoming a solicitor, barrister or legal executive.

Focusing on commercial law, you'll explore how contracts are used in a business environment, including ensuring contracts against business failure.

We're now ranked 13th in the UK in The Guardian's annual league table for law courses.

Why Law at LSBU? Happy students: No.1 UK wide for Satisfied overall with the course in Law (Guardian League Table, 2018) with an energetic Student Law Society that arranges talks, visits, and competitions. Great teaching – we’re no 1 in London for Teaching, Academic Support, Assessment and Feedback (National Student Survey 2016). Expert academics – our teachers are qualified solicitors and barristers, passing on their insights, real-world case expertise and passion for law. Outstanding facilities – we'll equip you with an iPad mini, complete online support and access to a personal law e-library worth £6000. Work experience - you could volunteer at the Lambeth County Court Help Desk, with local law firms, or be a Legal Adviser at LSBU's free drop-in Legal Advice Clinic. Alternative route – we’re the only university in London to offer qualification as a legal executive via the Chartered Institute of... [-]

Bachelor of Law (LLB)

Our flagship LLB Honours Law degree will help you lay the foundations for a successful career as a solicitor, barrister, or other law-related employment. It is the only undergraduate course that offers a qualifying law degree for exemption from the academic stage of professional legal education, recognized by the Joint Academic Stage Board of Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Bar Standards Board (BSB).A high percentage of our lecturers are qualified as solicitors, barristers, or both, in the UK and other jurisdictions and you will benefit from their experience and expert knowledge.On the LLB Honours Law degree, you will gain an excellent grounding in legal skills and foundation subjects. You will also be given opportunities to gain specialist knowledge in areas such as Employment Law. In your first year, you will also explore legal research skills and have an opportunity to take part in a moot. Graduates of our Law degrees have gone on to work for companies including American Airlines, Charsley Harrison LLP and Santander.Students who graduate with at least a lower second class honors will be guaranteed a place at the College of Law to undertake the Legal Practice Course (the next stage towards becoming a solicitor).... [-]