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Law with Psychology

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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 Psychology, LLB (Hons) - at University of Essex Online

This 100% online LLB (Hons) Law with Psychology brings the exciting worlds of law and psychology together, for those with a keen interest in these career-focused subjects.

The presentation of multiple perspectives throughout the course will encourage you to develop your critical thinking and analytical skills when approaching different psychological theories and legal issues. You’ll also improve your confidence in applying these to real-life situations.

The law elements of this course cover a comprehensive range of essential legal topics including contract law, criminal law, European Union law, the English Legal System and much more. The course’s content also contains the seven foundations of legal knowledge required to practise law by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA).

The LLB (Hons) Law with Psychology is made up of the following modules and upon completion, is equivalent to a total of 360 credits.

• Legal Skills and Context
• Criminal Law
• Land Law
• Critical Social Psychology
• Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
• Equity and Trusts
• Contract Law
• Law of Tort
• Psychological Development through the Lifespan

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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