University of Lancashire
1 Year
January/May/September
Online
This prestigious LLB (Hons) Law degree provides you with essential training needed for a career in a legal profession, such as a solicitor or barrister. Graduates are sought after by employers in legal, management, banking, retail, marketing, academia, and research. Their expertise and versatile skills enable success in various sectors.
You’ll learn how law works in practice and gain hands-on experience through mooting, mediation, negotiation and arbitration. You’ll explore key topics including criminal law, the English legal system, consumer and commercial law, international and European law, land law and more.
You’ll also have a range of module options to choose from to help tailor your studies. These range from family law, medicine law and company law to international humanitarian criminal law, human rights and responsibilities, and human trafficking.
Whether you want to become a solicitor, barrister, or work in other areas like the police, businesses, the probation service, or the civil service, this law degree gives you the skills and experience employers are looking for. You’ll also get opportunities to shadow a judge and work on real cases in the Lancashire Law Centre, making you stand out from the crowd.
Study the disciplines that matter most, from finance and marketing to leadership, operations, and sustainability, all connected directly to your working life.
The LLB (Hons) Top-Up degree is designed to provide essential training for individuals aspiring to become successful solicitors or barristers.
Upon completing the degree, graduates will be equipped with:
Note: The above reflects the full LLB (Hons) programme outcomes. By completing the Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law, you will have gained an understanding of many of the key foundational areas, and will complete the final year to achieve the full degree.
The University of Lancashire’s distance learning courses uphold the same academic standards and educational quality as their on-campus counterparts. Students benefit from a rich array of digital learning resources, including video lectures, interactive assessments, and online discussion forums. Comprehensive support services covering academic guidance, technical assistance, and full access to the university’s digital library ensure that students are fully supported throughout their studies.
Students are able to study at their own pace and according to their own schedules, making it ideal for those balancing academic pursuits with professional or personal commitments.
Each module has a dedicated tutor who will provide regular support and feedback on your work. Upon successful completion of your degree, you will be invited to attend a graduation ceremony on campus.
All assessments are conducted entirely through assignments and practical based, interactive assessment and evaluation. There are no examinations.
You will be assessed through a combination of coursework submissions across each module and a Dissertation worth 40 credits, which requires self-directed planning, research, and production of an independently produced piece of legal writing addressing a legally orientated topic or issue of your choice.
This programme is designed for motivated people who are ready to invest in their future. Here is what we look for.
If you have formal qualifications, you will need one of the following:
If you do not have formal qualifications, that is okay too. We also welcome applicants who have:
The University of Lancashire is an international, multi-campus university tracing its roots back to 1828 and based in Preston, Lancashire. It is one of the largest universities in the United Kingdom, with a student and staff community of nearly 38,000 from over 100 countries, making it a vibrant and genuinely international place to learn.
The University of Lancashire is ranked in the top 7% of universities worldwide by the Center for World University Rankings 2024.
Distance learning courses at the University of Lancashire are designed to provide students with the same high-quality education as on-campus courses, with access to video lectures, online discussion forums, interactive assessments, academic support, technical support, and the university’s library and online resources.
This final year is open to graduates of the Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Law, or holders of both the Qualifi Level 4 and Level 5 Diploma in Law. Your diploma provides direct entry to the final year of the LLB (Hons). Applicants without a Level 5 Diploma but holding significant legal experience may also be considered for an alternative pathway on a case-by-case basis.
The final year comprises six modules: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Graduate Professional Skills and Employability, Law for Entrepreneurs, Company Law, and International Humanitarian and Criminal Law, each worth 20 credits, plus a Project worth 40 credits. The programme emphasises practical legal skills including mooting, mediation, negotiation, and arbitration. All modules are delivered 100% online and total 120 credits.
On successful completion, you are awarded the LLB (Hons) Law degree by the University of Lancashire, a qualifying law degree providing the academic basis to proceed to barrister or solicitor training. Graduates are also eligible to progress directly to the Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in International Business Law, allowing continued legal specialisation at postgraduate level.
Submit your application online today through our secure student portal. It only takes a few minutes to complete your profile and upload your documents.
