LLB (Hons) Law (Top-up) (University of Lancashire)
LLB (Hons) Law (Top-up) (University of Lancashire)
LLB (Hons) Law (Top-up) (University of Lancashire)
Complete your academic journey and convert your existing qualification into a full Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with this rigorous top-up programme awarded by the University of Lancashire.
Introduction
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Course
Summary
The LLB (Hons) Law (Top-Up) is a final-year undergraduate programme that enables students with a relevant Level 5 qualification to achieve a full Bachelor of Laws degree.
The LLB (Hons) Law (Top-up), awarded by the University of Lancashire (UCLan), provides a 120-credit Level 6 curriculum featuring core modules like Equity and Trusts and Land Law, specialized electives such as Company Law, and a 40-credit independent research Project to prepare graduates for professional legal practice.
You will develop critical analysis and independent research skills through a structured curriculum that mirrors the final year of a traditional law degree.
The programme culminates in a Dissertation, allowing you to specialise in a specific area of law that aligns with your career goals, such as Human Rights or Commercial Law.
Upon successful completion, you will hold a globally recognised LLB (Hons) degree, opening doors to professional training courses for solicitors and barristers.
This Top-Up degree is specifically designed for those who have completed a Foundation Degree, HND, or equivalent in legal studies. It provides a seamless pathway to an honours degree without the need to start from scratch.
The curriculum is delivered entirely online, offering the flexibility to study alongside work or other commitments. By focusing on contemporary legal issues and practical skills like dispute resolution, the course ensures that graduates are well-prepared for the dynamic nature of the modern legal sector.
The LLB (Hons) Law (Top-up) is structured around a 120-credit framework at Level 6, ensuring a rigorous and comprehensive final year of legal study. You will engage with key compulsory units such as Equity and Trusts in Life and Death and Land Law, which provide the foundational legal expertise required for professional practice. The curriculum also offers specialized electives, including Company Law and Medicine and the Law, allowing you to tailor your technical focus toward specific career paths in the legal and corporate sectors.
A centerpiece of the programme is the Project (Dissertation), a 40-credit module that allows for the self-directed production of a significant piece of independent legal research. This capstone project enables you to demonstrate high-level analytical expertise while honing the advanced research and professional writing skills that are highly prioritized by global legal employers.
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Course Advantages
Convert your existing Level 5 qualification (HND/Foundation Degree) into a full LLB (Hons) in just one year.
The 40-credit Dissertation allows you to become a subject matter expert in your chosen legal field.
A UK LLB (Hons) is a respected qualification worldwide, useful for careers in law, business, and policy.
Graduate with a degree from the University of Lancashire, a university known for its practical approach to law.
100% online delivery allows you to balance your studies with your professional life.
Study high-demand topics like Medicine and the Law and Human Trafficking, giving you a competitive edge.
Includes a dedicated module on Professional Skills and Employability to prepare you for the job market.
Course
Structure
LLB (Hons) Law (Top-up) (University of Lancashire) consists of:
Core Units
Elective Units
Entry
Requirements
We welcome applicants who have successfully completed the first two years of a law degree or equivalent qualification.
Careers
The LLB (Hons) is the first step towards becoming a solicitor or barrister. Graduates can progress to the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).
Beyond legal practice, the degree is highly valued in corporate governance, human resources, and civil service roles.
Academic Progression
You have completed a full Bachelor's degree. You are now eligible to progress to Master's level study (Level 7) such as:
Our University Partners
Typical academic progression routes available through our partner institutions, enabling students to continue their studies with recognised universities.
Complete Level 4–5 and progress to a full Bachelor’s degree (Top-Up)
Start with a Foundation programme and progress to a full Undergraduate degree
Advance from an HND qualification to the final year of a Bachelor’s degree
Progress from a Bachelor’s degree to a recognised Postgraduate or Master’s programme
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Recognition
Our programme is delivered in partnership with University of Lancashire, an organization recognized globally for maintaining rigorous academic and professional standards. This specific Level 6 qualification is mapped to international frameworks, ensuring that the curriculum provides a robust foundation for academic progression. By achieving a qualification backed by University of Lancashire, students earn a credential that is valued by universities and employers worldwide as a benchmark of specialized knowledge and technical proficiency.
The recognition of this qualification often facilitates pathways for advanced entry into subsequent stages of higher education. Because University of Lancashire is held in high regard by the global academic community, institutions evaluate this Level 6 credentials on a case-by-case basis for credit transfer and articulation. This framework is designed to provide students with maximum academic mobility, offering a portable and respected qualification that supports their transition into further degrees or specialized research roles.
