“This course challenges you to see the bigger picture of justice and legal systems while equipping you with practical skills like legal writing, research, and advocacy.”
LLB (Hons) & Foundation Year
The LLB (Hons) Law course is designed for those seeking a rewarding career in the legal profession or other dynamic fields such as journalism, politics, and business. This degree offers foundational legal knowledge, with an emphasis on developing transferable skills that are highly valued in any profession.
Key Facts
LLB (Hons) or Foundation Year Entry Degrees
Weekdays, evenings and/or weekends
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Leicester, Bradford, Newcastle, Sunderland, Derby, Cardiff, Swansea
Our LLB course provides a comprehensive legal education, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a variety of career paths. This degree is suitable for those aiming to qualify as a solicitor or barrister, as well as those seeking roles in sectors such as teaching, policing, and public policy. Available both on-campus and online, the course offers flexible pathways, ensuring you can tailor your studies to suit your professional aspirations.
In your final year, you’ll choose a pathway tailored to your career goals, whether that’s preparing for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination, aiming to become a barrister, or pursuing international law. Each pathway ensures you gain the specific knowledge and skills to succeed in your chosen legal profession.
The course focuses on developing practical skills such as critical thinking, negotiation, and communication. These skills are essential not only in law but also in many other industries, making you highly employable and ready to tackle a variety of professional challenges.
Beyond legal knowledge, the LLB helps you build key skills like research, problem-solving, and persuasion, which are valuable in many fields. Whether in law or another sector, these transferable skills will enhance your career prospects and broaden your opportunities.
“This course challenges you to see the bigger picture of justice and legal systems while equipping you with practical skills like legal writing, research, and advocacy.”
This LLB (Hons) course consists of core modules in key areas of law, such as Contract Law, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, and more. You’ll also have the opportunity to choose from a variety of elective modules to align your studies with your career ambitions. The course is structured to offer a balance of theory and practical application, ensuring that you are well-prepared for the professional world.
At Level 6, you will focus on your chosen pathway, further refining your expertise and preparing for the next steps in your career. Whether you aim to sit the SQE, pursue the Bar, or explore international law, our dedicated team of academics and practitioners will support you throughout your journey.
Preparing for University Success
Exploring the Social World
Advancing your Academic Skills
Examining Social Justice
Planning for Your Future Success
Investigation & Innovation Project
Core modules (20 credits each)
English Legal System and Skills
Public Law
Tort 1
Crime 1
Civil Liberties in Practice
Contract Law
Core modules (20 credits each)
Tort 2
Crime 2
Land Law and Practical Skills
Equity, Trusts and Wills
Dispute Resolution
Technology, Innovation and the Law
SQE pathway:
• Core modules (20 credits):
Business Law and Practice
Solicitors Professional Practice
Property Practice
• Optional modules (20 credits):
Block A (select one):
EU Law
• Placement and Pro Bono (subject to eligibility)
Block B (select one):
Employment Law
• International Commercial Law
• Legal Dissertation (40 credits: no block C requirement if selected)
Block C (select one):
Family Law
• Public International Law
Placement and Pro Bono (subject to eligibility)
• Legal Research Project (cannot be combined with the Legal Dissertation
option)
• Legal Dissertation (Continued)
Bar pathway:
• Core modules (20 credits):
Business Law and Practice
EU Law
Property PracticeOptionaI modules (20 credits):
Block A (select one):
Employment Law
Placement and Pro Bono (subject to eligibility)
Block B (select one):
International Commercial Law
Legal Dissertation (40 credits: no block C module requirement if selected)
Block C (select one):
Family Law
Public International Law
• Placement and Pro Bono (subject to eligibility)
Legal Research Project (cannot be combined with the Legal Dissertation
option)
Legal Dissertation (Continued)
Internation bar pathway:
Core modules (20 credits):
Business Law and Practice
EU Law
International Commercial Law
Public International Law
Legal Dissertation (40 credits)
At Central Core of Education, we make higher education accessible to everyone. Whether you have qualifications or not, we’re here to help you start your university journey.
Option 1
Have qualifications? You can start directly at Level 4, skipping the Foundation Year, and dive straight into core modules. This route fast-tracks your journey, helping you build advanced knowledge and leadership skills
Option 2
No qualifications? No problem. Start with our Foundation Year, designed to build your skills, confidence, and understanding of key business concepts. This route prepares you for success in the later stages of the degree and beyond
Not sure which entry route is right for you? Start a WhatsApp conversation with Central Core of Education today for personalized support and guidance.