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Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (LLB)

Open University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Studying law is stimulating in its own right and knowing how laws are made, legal rights and duties, and how law impacts upon society will help you to understand society and your role within it. By the end of your degree, you’ll have the legal knowledge to understand and apply the law, together with skills in legal analysis. This law degree will be valuable preparation to enable you to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for a legal career. You’ll have the flexibility to tailor your study to gain a law degree as an academic degree, a degree which includes the seven Foundations of Legal Knowledge to become a barrister in England and Wales, a solicitor or barrister in Northern Ireland, or provides a foundation to take the national Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) in England and Wales, specifically SQE1.

  • Gives you an understanding of the role and place of law in today’s society.

  • Offers the opportunity to cover all the ‘Foundations of Legal Knowledge’ which can be the starting point in preparations for SQE1.

  • Provides specific routes to suit different career aspirations.

  • Offers practical experience through an online law clinic and other online projects.

General Eligibility

There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification.

Part Time Work Details

In a distance learning course, there are typically no strict regulations regarding part-time employment, providing students with the flexibility to pursue work opportunities while studying remotely. This autonomy allows individuals to manage their schedules and balance professional commitments with their educational pursuits.

What You'll Study

1 Stage-1 (120 Credits)
  • Criminal law and the courts

  • Civil justice and tort law

2 Stage-2 (120 Credits)
  • Public law

  • Contract law

You’ll also study two of the following:

  • Business and employment law

  • Evidence law

  • Family law

  • International, environmental, and space law

3 Stage-3 (120 Credits)
  • Trusts law

  • European Union law

  • Land law

  • Exploring legal boundaries

  • Justice in action

  • Law, society and culture

  • Academic Law Degree route

  • Trusts law

  • European Union law

  • Exploring legal boundaries

  • Justice in action

  • Law, society, and culture

  • Land law

  • SQE: legal system, public law, and criminal litigation

  • SQE: property and private client law

  • SQE: business law and dispute resolution

  • European Union law

  • Justice in action

  • Law, society and culture

  • Trusts law

Language Requirement

  • IELTS00
  • TOEFL00
  • PTE00
  • Duolingo00

This subject has no language prerequisite.

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