Law

Law at Essex Online isn't like law at other places. We're used to doing things a bit differently – and that runs through our entire course syllabus. We're the only 100% online provider offering an LLB (Hons) Law with no requirement to travel to assessment centres or complete timed examinations.

Our programme is ideal for aspiring barristers and solicitors, as it will enable you to progress onto a Bar Practice Course and prepare you in part for the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE). This course also incorporates practical assessments and real-life scenarios to help reflect the new SQE regime.

This academically rigorous course will start by covering the essentials of using online resources for your law studies. The second module in the English Law System, which will give you a robust basis for your future studies in a wide range of legal areas including:

• criminal law, burden of proof and proposal for reform
• legally enforceable contracts and the factors that render them unenforceable
• tortious liability, negligence and duty of care
• real property law, easements, covenants and mortgages
• public law, how the constitution works in these changing times

You will also have the choice of completing your studies with an advanced independent programme of research into a topic of your own choosing, or the option to specialise through specialist optional modules.

As well as gaining the essential knowledge for an exciting career in law, you will gain excellent critical thinking and debating skills, honed through regular discussion forums with your fellow students. These skills will prepare you for success in a wide range of related disciplines.

Entry requirements for undergraduate study

There are two different entry routes onto our undergraduate degrees: the academic entry route, and the work experience entry route.

The academic route is probably the best-known option, as it’s similar to the entry requirements for a brick-and-mortar university. You need at least two A-levels (or equivalent), with no specification of what subject or grade they should be.

The work experience route opens up the world of higher education to those without A-levels. You need GCSE Maths and English (grade A-C), plus three years’ work experience that is relevant to the field you wish to study.

What if you don’t meet these requirements but you’re still keen to study? That’s where our CertHE comes in! These courses have an open entry route, which means you don’t need any previous academic qualifications to start studying. This is a great route for those without a traditional academic background to progress onto the Bachelors degree.