Law with Business LLB (Hons)

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

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LLB (Hons) Award
October Start
Part-time, Distance, Online Study Mode
48 months Duration

Entry Requirements For This Course

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.

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