Law (Top up)

UCAS code: M10T

Here's what The University of Law says about its Law (Top up) course.

If you’ve completed a Level 5 Diploma in English Law and want to achieve a full honours degree, this LLB Law (Top up) course is designed for you. Delivered at Level 6, this one-year course deepens your legal knowledge while sharpening the analytical, research and professional skills essential for today’s legal and commercial environments. Through a focused selection of advanced modules, you’ll strengthen your understanding of key areas of law and develop the confidence to apply legal principles to complex, real-world scenarios.

Built with employability at its core, the programme blends academic study with practical skill development. Whether you’re preparing for postgraduate legal training, aiming to complete outstanding foundation subjects, or looking to enhance your career prospects within the wider legal sectors, this course provides a clear and structured route to your next step.

This course develops the advanced academic and professional skills required to operate confidently within today’s evolving legal landscape. Through a focused selection of Level 6 modules, students will deepen their ability to interpret and apply legal principles across advanced areas of law. In the second term, those who have not yet completed all required foundation subjects for progression to the Bar can have the opportunity to choose options such as Land Law, EU Law and Equity & Trusts to meet the academic stage requirements set by the BSB (Bar Standards Board).

A distinctive feature of the programme is the bespoke ‘Law at ULaw’ module, designed to support your transition from Level 5 to honours-level study. This module helps you adapt to the expectations of Level 6, strengthening your legal research, analytical reasoning and academic writing skills, while building confidence in applying the law independently.

With a clear focus on career progression, this programme blends legal study with opportunities to strengthen the practical competencies valued by employers. It is well-suited to those preparing for postgraduate legal training, students aiming to complete the academic stage of legal education, or individuals seeking to broaden their professional prospects within the wider legal and commercial sectors.

Why study LLB Law (Top up) with us?

• The highest standard of teaching from experienced professionals

• Small class sizes

• Develop advocacy, legal writing, research and analytical expertise

• Option to participate in our Employability programme enabling you to develop essential professional skills and explore legal and non legal career options

• You’ll have access to a nominated Academic Coach to support you throughout your course. They’ll encourage you to become an independent learner and challenge you to achieve the best possible outcome during your studies

• Participate in Pro Bono to enhance essential skills in legal research, drafting, client interviewing, and problem-solving while gaining practical experience. All essential for your future career while positively contributing to your local community

• Complete outstanding foundation subjects to support progression towards solicitor or barrister training

All modules are at Level 6 and carry 20 credits each. The modules are:

Term 1 (core modules) • Law at ULaw • International Commercial Law • Mental Health and Mental Capacity Law

Term 2 (students choose 3 options from the following) • Equity and Trusts • EU Law • Legal Technology • Intellectual Property Law • Law and Society • Land Law

A range of assessment methods will be used to enable students to demonstrate a broad range of skills: • written examinations • written courseworks • pre-recorded audio and/or video presentations • portfolio of work • poster presentation • live oral presentation

This range of assessment methods reflects the practical nature of the programme and aligns the assessment with the learning outcomes of the programme.

A mock assessment is included in each module to provide students with an opportunity to practice and receive individual feedback. Students also receive individual feedback on all final assessments to support their progression throughout the programme and their skills development.

All assessments are delivered online although students on a student route visa may be required to sit examinations and live oral assessments on campus to comply with UKVI rules.