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LLB (Hons) Law

Explore the principles of law and develop essential skills in legal reasoning, analysis, and argumentation. From criminal and contract law to human rights, this flexible online degree prepares you for a wide range of legal and professional careers.

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Time investment: 4 years

Location: Online

Cost: £20,987

Language: English

About this degree

Build a strong foundation in law and develop essential legal skills

Imagine a career where you can influence society, drive change, and solve complex problems — this degree is your first step to making that vision a reality.

With the flexibility of 100% online learning, you’ll gain in-depth legal knowledge in areas like criminal law, human rights, and contract law, preparing you to navigate complex legal challenges and explore diverse career opportunities.

This degree helps you build critical thinking skills, master legal systems, and apply your learning in real-world contexts—whether you’re aiming for a career in law or enhancing your professional capabilities across various sectors.

Gain essential legal knowledge across core law areas

Throughout the course, you’ll dive into foundational legal principles in areas such as criminal law, contract law, and public law.

These core subjects will form the bedrock of your legal expertise, helping you understand key legal systems and frameworks. By the end, you’ll be equipped to navigate real-world legal issues with confidence.

Develop practical skills in research and legal reasoning

Building on your foundational knowledge, you’ll hone crucial legal skills like research, analysis, and reasoning.

Practical tasks and case studies will enable you to develop a methodical approach to solving legal problems, preparing you to apply your learning in both academic and professional settings.

Explore specialised areas like business and family law

As you move through the course, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in key areas of law such as business law, family law, and international trade law.

These areas are vital for those seeking to practice in commercial or niche legal fields, and you’ll gain expertise to support a diverse range of career opportunities.

Grasp UK and international legal systems

You’ll walk away equipped with the skills to apply analysis and research techniques that ensure every project stays on track. This analytical focus allows you to make decisions based on facts, improving project outcomes and boosting your strategic impact.

Where you’ll be studying

Studying at the University of Essex Online

The University of Essex Online offers over 80 industry-led undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, computing, criminology, education, health, law and psychology.

Teaching is delivered 100% online and students benefit from a flexible approach to learning that allows them to fit study around their other commitments. Degrees are awarded by the University of Essex – ranked 12th in the Guardian University Guide 2026.

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Learning outcomes

Apply project management frameworks and techniques for successful project execution.

Make informed financial decisions using short- and long-term strategies.

Lead and manage project teams effectively, ensuring collaboration and goal achievement.

Use analytical tools to manage and optimise project portfolios.

Additional information

This course offers two different entry routes:

Academic route: An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution or a relevant professional qualification, equivalent to a UK Honours degree.
Work experience route: At least three years of relevant professional experience.

If English isn’t your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5.

This degree offers flexibility with full-time and part-time study options. Full-time students typically commit to 35 hours per week, while part-time learners can balance their studies with other commitments, dedicating 15–20 hours each week.

You could also choose to study the shorter, 16-month PG Dip Project Management (120 credits) or the eight-month PG Cert Project Management (60 credits).

You’ll be assessed through a combination of assignments, case studies, and presentations, allowing you to showcase your practical application of project management concepts and demonstrate your leadership skills.

The MSc in Project Management prepares you for a wide range of roles across multiple sectors. You could pursue positions in management consultancy, marketing, sales, and finance, or specialise in industries like healthcare, construction, or property development.