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Law at The Open University explores how legal systems, rights and responsibilities shape the world we live in. You’ll study the principles and institutions that underpin law, developing skills in analysis, reasoning and interpretation. With flexible, supported study, you can work towards the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) LLB or choose from other qualifications that combine law with subjects such as business, criminology or languages to match your interests and career goals.
Stage 1120 credits
Stage 2120 credits
Stage 3120 credits
Total of 360 credits
How long will it take?
Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 6 years
Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 3 years
Stage 1120 credits
Stage 2120 credits
Total of 240 credits
 
How long will it take?
Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 4 years
Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 2 years
Stage 1120 credits
Total of 120 credits
 
 
How long will it take?
Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 2 years
Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 1 year
As the leader in flexible learning, The Open University Law School offers world renowned and innovative legal education. With more than 60,000 students since 1998, our undergraduate law degree has become the most popular in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The benefits of studying law with us:
Many law students aspire to enter professional training or postgraduate study to become a solicitor, barrister, paralegal or chartered legal executive.
However, law qualifications are highly valued by a much wider range of employers, providing a solid basis to help you start, change, or progress your career. The skills and qualities you will build, such as commercial awareness, communication, initiative and collaboration, are highly transferable and can lead to a much wider world of opportunity within the legal profession and in many other sectors.
Study individual modules to build your skills or explore a new interest – and count them towards a qualification if you decide to take your studies further.
See our full list of Law modules
Browse all the Law courses we offer – certificates, diplomas and degrees.
See our full list of Law courses
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