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Law with Business

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Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
LLB (Hons) Online Part-time, Distance, Online 48 January, March, May, July £20987 in total £20987 in total
Course fee notes

International students residing in specific regions outside of the UK may be eligible for a partial scholarship for our undergraduate and postgraduate online courses.

Students residing in Africa can also enjoy a 20% scholarship for the January 2026 intake of all eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

You don’t need to complete a separate application form for a scholarship; it’ll be applied once you’ve received your official offer letter. Please note, scholarships can’t be combined but can be used alongside our full payment discount. 

About Law with Business, LLB (Hons) - at University of Essex Online

Prepare yourself for an exciting career in a wide variety of fields with our 100% online LLB (Hons) Law with Business. It’s perfect for students who wish to achieve an LLB while also developing a wide range of business-related knowledge and abilities.

The course includes a variety of legal modules, such as criminal law, land law, contract law and a number of optional law modules. Our business-specific modules give you the chance to develop key business skills, with modules covering business strategy, operations management and more.

Developed and taught by subject experts and industry leaders in both disciplines, this course allows you to learn about the major institutions and trends in modern business environments – in addition to developing a thorough understanding of the social, political, economic, historical and ethical dimensions of law.

The LLB (Hons) Law with Business is made up of the following modules and upon completion, is equal to a total of 360 credits. Here are some modules covered within the course:

  • Legal Skills and Context
  • Criminal Law
  • Business Planning
  • Business Environment
  • Business and Management Skills
  • Fundamentals of Marketing
  • Wills and the Administration of Estates
  • Land Law (QLD)

A shorter 16-month CertHE is also available at 120 credits.

Gaining an undergraduate qualification with the University of Essex Online also puts you in good stead for your career prospects. Results from our 2024 Career and Employability Survey showed:

  • 7 in 10 undergraduate students would recommend us to a friend
  • 4 in 5 undergraduates said their studies helped career progression
  • 2 in 5 students feel ready to make a career change
  • 90% of students felt better prepared for their career after studying with us

We're proud to be rated Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Rankings 2024. Our achievement, which is based on four pillars - resources, engagement, outcomes and environment - recognises our commitment to excellent online education.


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