This LLB Law (Hons) degree provides a comprehensive understanding of the English legal system, equipping you with critical thinking, communication, and advocacy skills essential for a legal career. You will study core areas like Public Law, Contract Law, and Criminal Law, with opportunities to explore specialized optional modules such as Environmental Law and Computer Law and AI. The program emphasizes practical legal experience through activities like mooting and client interviewing, supported by an award-winning academic team actively involved in legal research. Oxford Brookes offers specialist pathways in Commercial Law and Criminal Justice, preparing graduates for roles as barristers and solicitors or for careers in other industries.
The LLB Law (Hons) program is structured over three years, with an optional fourth year for a study abroad exchange. The curriculum is designed to build foundational legal knowledge in the first year, allowing for specialization and advanced study in subsequent years. Practical skills are integrated throughout the course, and students can undertake a dissertation in the final year.
Graduates from the LLB Law program are well-prepared for a variety of legal careers, including becoming barristers or solicitors. The skills developed, such as critical thinking, advocacy, and research, are also highly transferable to other professional fields. The university provides support through its LawID scheme and connections with the legal profession to enhance employability.
Specific academic entry requirements will vary by country. International students are advised to check the university's website for country-specific qualifications.
Tuition fees and living costs can vary. Please consult the official Oxford Brookes University fee pages for the most up-to-date information.
The LLB degree provides a foundation for vocational training stages towards becoming a barrister (Bar course) or solicitor (Solicitors' Qualifying Examination - SQE).