LLB (Hons)

Applications for this degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis. We will take into account your work experience and previously gained qualifications or degrees when we discuss your application.

Eligibility

The standard entry requirements for this LLB (Hons) degree are either:

• Three subjects at A Level or equivalent, as well as passes at grade 4/C or above in three subjects at GCSE level, including English or equivalent.
• Completion of a recognised Access programme or equivalent such as an LLB (Hons) with foundation year.

Your application will also be considered if you can demonstrate you have a motivation to study this LLB (Hons) degree even if you do not meet the above entry requirements. Instead, we will ask you for a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to study the course, as well as references and evidence of relevant experiences or previous qualifications.

Non-native English speaker applications

If you have prior work experience, we are happy to consider you for this course if you can demonstrate that you have a motivation to study the degree. We will ask you for a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to study the course, as well as references and evidence of your previous work experience.If English is not your first language, we ask that you hold an IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element), or TOEFL iBT 80, or equivalent. We also offer an internal English test for applicants.

Your course fees will be £6,935 per level.

Ways to pay for your online degree

Student Loans (UK students)

Many students enrolling on an online degree choose to pay for their course with a student loan from the Student Loans Company (SLC). Loans are typically paid in two instalments during each academic year directly to your university to cover your tuition fees.

You may be eligible for student finance if your course is based in the UK, and it is your first degree.

For more information on the amount you can borrow and to check your eligibility for a student loan click here.

Once you have completed your course, you will start paying back your student loan when your income rises about the threshold which is currently £27,295 a year before tax.

Additional support is also available in the form of the Special Support Grant, which is for students receiving certain benefits, are a lone parent, or have certain disabilities. Students with children or adult dependents can also apply for:

• Childcare grant to cover the cost of childcare while you study.
• Parent’s learning allowance.
• Adult dependent’s grant.

Complete the form at the top of this page to speak to an adviser and get more information about this payment option.

Pay in full

If you have the funds available, you can choose to pay for your course in one go. Alternatively, you can pay for a level in full through a fixed payment plan.

If you choose this method you can pay via credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard or Maestro) or by bank transfer.

Pay by instalments

You can choose to pay for your degree through a one-year payment plan for each level of study. This can be confirmed when you speak to a member of the team and a payment plan can be agreed separately with you. Please note, a holding fee will be deducted from the fees payable, and your remaining fees will form the basis of your payment plan.

After each level, you will need to confirm prior to the start of the next level whether you will be paying in full or continuing to pay via instalments for the following year.

You will have three to nine years to complete this online LLB (Hons) law degree. This means you have up to three years to complete each level of study.

This degree is available to study fully online, giving you total flexibility over your learning. You can enrol and study from anywhere in the world at your own pace, without needing to attend any classes. This method of learning allows you to achieve your degree from home, fitting your studies around your work and family commitments while allowing you to achieve your goals.

You’ll need access to a laptop, computer, or mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet and have access to the internet in order to access your learning materials and study this course.

You will have access to our online learning platform which includes virtual classrooms and lectures, as well as an online library which is free to access throughout your studies, giving you access to half a million books and journals.

Our online learning platform is also integrated with Zoom, allowing you to speak to your tutor during seminar session and access their valuable support and guidance. Your tutor will provide you with regular feedback, and you will also have the chance to connect with other like-minded students via our message and community boards to discuss the topics you’re currently studying.

You will be assessed using a variety of assessment methods to allow you to demonstrate your strengths and what you have learnt during your studies. You will be assessed using the following methods at levels 4 and 5 to allow us to track your progress:

• Multiple choice question examination – assesses your comprehension of key module content.
• Various assessment methods are used throughout including the use of advocacy, portfolios, drafting exercises, and course work.

At level 6 you will have the opportunity to choose which modules you wish to study to reflect your desired future career path.

Virtual law firm

The virtual law firm replicates many of the aspects of professional law practice that you will encounter in the workplace. Through the virtual law firm, you will have the opportunity to apply what you have learnt to real-life scenarios in a safe environment with feedback and guidance from our supportive law faculty members.

Once you have successfully completed, the awards you will achieve based on the credits you have earned are as follows:

• Law LLB (Hons) – 360 credits
• Diploma of Higher Education in Law – 240 credits
• Certificate in Higher Education in Law – 120 credits

Studying the topics covered in this online law degree will allow you to master a range of knowledge and skills, allowing you to hit the ground running once you have completed your course. This course will:

• Teach you how to research and critically analyse information and communicate that information in different formats with different audiences.
• Develop your ability to work through problems to reach a conclusion.
• Prepare you for your future career in law.
• Prepare you to take your next steps towards becoming a barrister or solicitor.
• Help you to enter work in a private practice as a paralegal, carrying out many of the tasks and roles of a qualified solicitor.
• Provide you with a broad range of legal and research skills that are highly sought after in both the law sector and other industries, developing your professional skillset, and improving your employability.

Once you have successfully completed your LLB (Hons) law degree, you will have a range of knowledge and skills that are critical to a career in law, as well as other industries and professions. Relevant career options for graduates of this degree include:

• Solicitor
• Barrister
• Paralegal
• Legal executive
• Legal secretary
• Journalism
• Policing
• Politics
• Teaching
• Tax consultancy
• Business consultancy