Law with Business University of Essex Online
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLB (Hons) | Online | Part-time, Distance, Online | 48 months | July, October | £20987 in total | £20987 in total |
- Designated for undergraduate student loans in England.
- Simple monthly payment plan available, enabling you to spread the cost over the duration of your studies.
- Full payment discount of 5% if you pay upfront.
- Regional scholarship available for international students based overseas in eligible countries.
- 10% corporate discount available when three or more of your employees study with us.
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.
Please note, a maximum of two discounts or scholarships can be applied. The corporate discount can only be used in combination with our upfront payment discount, but not in conjunction with any other discount or scholarship. Make an enquiry now to find out more information about our discounts and scholarships.
Course overview
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.
Entry requirements
We know that many people from non-traditional backgrounds would succeed on our courses! That's why we offer two different entry routes, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications. You will also need to meet our English Language Requirements.
You will need to pass your first assignment set within the first three weeks of the course in order to continue with your studies.
Academic entry route
In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our LLB (Hons) Law with Business, you must have the following qualifications as a minimum:
- two A-levels or equivalent
Work experience entry route
In order to satisfy the work experience entry route requirements for our LLB (Hons) Law with Business, you must meet the following criteria:
- GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent
- three years' relevant work experience
English language requirements
As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency with English is required. If English is not your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0. Don't worry if you don't hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification - we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.
You don't need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries.