Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (LLB) at The Open University

Programme overview

The Open University's Bachelor of Laws (LLB) honours degree, a 360-credit distance-learning qualification. It can be tailored towards an academic law degree, the Foundations of Legal Knowledge for barristers in England and Wales, qualification as a solicitor or barrister in Northern Ireland, or a foundation for the first Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1) assessment.

Duration: As little as 3 years at a pace equivalent to full-time (120 credits a year); 6 years part-time (60 credits a year); at most 16 years to complete; barrister routes in England and Wales and Northern Ireland require completion within six years | Intake: Not stated | Study mode: part-time distance learning | Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three stages of 120 credits. Students choose modules to match their goal, whether academic study or a route towards professional legal qualification.

Career pathways

Provides a foundation for a legal career as a barrister or solicitor (England and Wales or Northern Ireland). The degree is not suitable for qualifying as a lawyer in Scotland.

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Application information

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. An optional Access module (Business and law) is recommended for those returning to study. Previous study may be transferred as credit.

Domestic applicants: GBP 24,528 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total for the 360-credit honours degree at the England-resident rate (maximum chargeable fee, 2026/27), based on studying 60 credits a year for 6 years (£4,088 a year). Source

Intake: Not stated

Duration: As little as 3 years at a pace equivalent to full-time (120 credits a year); 6 years part-time (60 c

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