Law with Psychology LLB (Hons)

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

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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 Psychology, 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 Psychology, 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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