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Course type
Degree  
Credits
360  
How long it takes
Full-time study – 3 years
Part-time study – 6 years
Time limit – 6 or 16 years
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Study method
Distance learning
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Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (LLB)

Course code: R81

Our Bachelor of Laws, the UK’s most popular law degree, provides a strong foundation for a successful legal career. It gives you the flexibility to tailor your study to match your goals – whether you're pursuing an academic law degree, fulfilling the 'Foundations of Legal Knowledge' required to become a barrister in England and Wales, or a solicitor or barrister in Northern Ireland, or a degree that provides a foundation to take the first assessment (SQE1) of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination in England and Wales. By the end of your degree, you’ll have the legal knowledge and analytical skills to understand and apply the law in both legal and non-legal careers. 

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Start dates
Credit transfer: apply by 14/08/2025
Credit transfer: apply by 04/12/2025

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