LLB Law (Accelerated)

Program Details

Degree: Bachelors
Major: Commercial Law | Criminal Justice Studies | International Law
Area of study: Law
Timing: Full time
Course Language: English

Intakes

Program start date

Sep 1, 2027

Program Overview

Course Overview

Our Accelerated LLB covers all the same material as our LLB undergraduate law degree, but in two years rather than three. It is designed for those able to dedicate extra time to their studies on a weekly basis. Packed with great transferrable skills training, you can feel confident that you’ll graduate ready to take on the challenges of any career path you might wish to follow. Our legally experienced lecturers bring the law to life through interactive teaching methods for a fulfilling learning experience.

If your career aspiration is to be a solicitor or barrister in the UK, this degree will prepare you in part for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1) or Bar Practice Course (to qualify as a barrister).

Our law graduates have also used their degree to enter into a wide range of other careers, including business, media, finance and banking, criminology, governmental bodies and departments, and the police force.

Key Facts

Entry requirements

A Level: ABB
BTEC: DDM
UCAS Tariff Points: 128
GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent

Locations

Birmingham
Leeds
London Bloomsbury
Manchester

Study mode options

Full-time

Next start date

September 2025

How to apply

UCAS code

M100 - Full-time (2 year)

Institution code

L17

Short name

LAW

Course Details

Accelerated two year LLB

Our two year Accelerated Law degree is designed to get you to the next stage of your professional training as a lawyer or start your career as quickly as possible, without compromising on quality. We focus on teaching you the most relevant and practical skills that employers are looking for.

The Accelerated LLB is a faster, more intensive route taught by the same lecturers and using the same high-quality teaching methods as our three year law degree. Our faculty consists of 350 legally qualified lecturers, who will help you apply your law skills.

When you study the Accelerated LLB with us you will receive:

The highest standard of teaching from experienced professionals
Small class sizes
A choice of campuses across the UK
Option to participate in our Employability programme enabling you to develop essential professional skills and explore legal and non legal career options
All the textbooks and reference materials you need are included in the course fee
All of our courses follow the PEC Academic Model of Learning which develops the mindset of our students enabling them to apply learning in a professional context
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.

On successfully completing the course you will be all set to kick start your postgraduate study.

Canadian Juris Doctor Pathway

If you study this course at our London Bloomsbury campus you can choose our Canadian law modules in your third year, preparing you for qualification and practice in Canada.

Course Structure

Year 1 31 study weeks

Semester 1

Common Law Method and Ethics: This module introduces you to the English legal system and looks at how to interpret statutes and the doctrine of precedent. Also, how law is created and the structure of the English court system. These enable you to understand how laws are created and interpreted. Within Ethics, you will consider different approaches to ethical issues, including the social and ethical context of the legal profession.
Academic and Digital Skills: This module underpins all of the other modules on the LLB & MLaw. It develops the academic and digital skills which you will need for both your studies and the workplace, including using the University’s VLE and other relevant platforms and software, legal research and referencing, academic integrity, communication skills, and how to analyse and answer legal problems.
Contract Law: In this module you will consider the elements of a contract, different types of contractual terms, remedies for breach of contract and the circumstances when remedies can be excluded. You will also look at connected areas such as misrepresentation, duress, and undue influence.
The Law of Tort: Tort is a key area of law and considers acts and omissions that give rise to injury or harm to another and amount to a civil wrong. You will consider topics such as trespass to the person, negligence, product liability, employer liability, occupiers’ liability, trespass to land and private nuisance. You will also look at the remedies available when an action in Tort succeeds.

Semester 2

Public Law: This module looks at sources of the UK constitution and principles such as the rule of law, separation of powers and parliamentary supremacy. Also, how the lawfulness of decisions and actions made by public bodies are challenged through exploring the grounds for judicial review and the remedies available. You will learn about the place EU Law has within the UK constitution and consider the key rights and freedoms incorporated into UK law through the Human Rights Act.
Criminal Law: This module gives an overview of the criminal justice system and helps to develop an understanding of the principles of criminal liability. You will look at different criminal offences, including homicide, criminal damage, assaults, sexual offences, theft and robbery, and drugs offences. You will consider what defences may be available and the law in relation to secondary participation and attempts to commit certain offences.
Critical Approaches in Current Legal Issues: Designed to further develop the academic skills which you developed during your Level 4. Equipping you with the skills which you need to succeed as you progress through the programme. Through topical areas of law, you will develop your critical thinking and evaluation skills, ability to solve legal problems, and research skills. You will be challenged through debating controversial areas of law and presenting arguments, in order to develop your ability to reflect and understand the views of others.

Year 1 Summer

Extended Essay

Year 2 30 study weeks

Semester 1

Land Law: We look at the nature of land, how the ownership of estates and interests in land operate and the formalities for creating and disposing of those estates and interests. It looks at important topics such as: the protection and enforcement of third party interests in land, the distinction between registered and unregistered land, trusts of land and co-ownership, leases, easements, covenants, and mortgages.
Business Law 1: This module introduces you to different forms of business organisation such as partnerships and companies and how to choose the most appropriate format to run a business. You will explore company law in more detail, exploring the separate legal personality of a company and its limited liability status and company constitutions. You will look at the different parties involved in a company such as the directors and shareholders.
Equity and Trusts: In this module you will study the core principles of equity and trusts law which arise in a range of personal, social and commercial contexts. You will look at the distinction between a gift and a trust and how trusts are created. You will explore the management of the trust through the powers and duties of trustees and the rights of the beneficiaries before considering what remedies are available if there is a breach of trust.

Semester 2

Business Law 2: Building on the content of Business Law 1, this module focuses on the financial aspects of running a business. You will cover the different ways in which a business can raise money as well as how to interpret business accounts. The module covers the principles of Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Corporation Tax and also looks at both corporate and individual insolvency.
Civil Dispute Resolution: This module has a very practical focus and is designed to give you an insight into the work of a dispute resolution lawyer. You will follow a civil dispute case through from start to finish and will look at alternative dispute resolution, starting a claim, court directions, disclosure and preparing for trial. The module also covers the civil trial process and possible outcomes.
Family Law: This module covers the law relating to relationships and children. You will look at marriage and civil partnership and compare the legal position with that of cohabiting couples. You will also look at what happens when a relationship breaks down and possible financial provision. In relation to children, the module covers the rights of both parents and children as well as looking at the duties of the local authority and care proceedings.

Year 2 Summer

Criminal Litigation and Evidence

Course Start Dates

September 2025

Law Accelerated (LLB)
- Full-time: Birmingham, Leeds, London Bloomsbury and Manchester

What about the SQE?

The SQE is being phased in to become the new centralised way to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales

Continue your journey with ULaw

After you’ve completed the LLB, you can go onto study one of our postgraduate law courses to become a solicitor or barrister.

If you want to become a barrister, you can study our Bar Practice Course.

If you want to become a solicitor, we suggest studying our LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2).

You can still study the Legal Practice Course (LPC) if you’ve completed, started, accepted an offer, or paid a non-refundable deposit to study the LLB by 21 September 2021.

If you want to specialise in a particular area of law, we also offer a range of academic Master of Law (LLM) courses, covering subjects from human rights to banking.

At The University Law, we want to help you reach your ambitions with our range of alumni discounts. Be rewarded for your hard work and loyalty when you stay on to study another course with us through our Alumni Loyalty Scheme.

Fees and Applying

How to Apply

Application and booking deadlines vary by intake - take a look at our key application and enrolment deadline dates for more information.

Fees and Funding

2025/26 Course Fee
- UK Students per year: £11,440 per annum
- International Students per year: £22,150 (London), £20,350 (non-London)

International students are eligible for an international bursary of £2,500 per year which is taken off the fees in the final year of the course. Terms and conditions apply.

If you need to fund your studies with a student loan you can apply via Student Finance.

Course Structure and Assessment

We use a variety of assessment methods designed to meet the practical nature of the course and individual module learning outcomes. Some of these will be exams, while others will require you to submit a project report, essay, portfolio or oral presentation. You will also have the opportunity to practice with a mock assessment.

You’ll learn through a combination of Large Group Sessions and Workshops:

Large Group Sessions: Starting in week 1, typically 2 hours long where key concepts are introduced.
Workshops: Starting in week 2, these smaller follow up sessions enable students to explore and develop a deeper understanding of how concepts work in practice. Beneficial for discussing ideas with your peers while receiving lecturer feedback enabling you to track your progress.

Employability

We care about your career, which is why we offer support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as you accept your place.

Discover more about our employability support.

Official Course Data

72% say staff value students views and opinions about the course
84% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well
90% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course

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Program Outline

It is designed for those able to dedicate extra time to their studies on a weekly basis. Packed with great transferrable skills training, you can feel confident that you’ll graduate ready to take on the challenges of any career path you might wish to follow. If your career aspiration is to be a solicitor or barrister in the UK, this degree will prepare you in part for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1) or Bar Practice Course (to qualify as a barrister). Our law graduates have also used their degree to enter into a wide range of other careers, including business, media, finance and banking, criminology, governmental bodies and departments, and the police force.

Outline:

Year 1

Semester 1
Compulsory Modules:
Common Law Method and Ethics:
Academic and Digital Skills: Develops academic and digital skills for studies and the workplace, including using the University's VLE, legal research, referencing, academic integrity, communication skills, and legal problem analysis.
Contract Law: Covers elements of a contract, types of contractual terms, remedies for breach, and related areas like misrepresentation, duress, and undue influence.
The Law of Tort: Explores acts and omissions leading to injury or harm, including trespass to the person, negligence, product liability, employer liability, occupiers' liability, trespass to land, and private nuisance.
Semester 2
Compulsory Modules:
Public Law:
Critical Approaches in Current Legal Issues: Further develops academic skills, focusing on critical thinking, evaluation, legal problem-solving, and research skills.
Optional Modules (Choose one):
Family Law
Employment Law
Access to Justice and Legal Services
Real Estate
Human Rights
Extended Essay
EU Law
Practising Law in a Digital World
Summer
Extended Essay

Year 2

Semester 1
Compulsory Modules:
Land Law:
Business Law 1: Introduces different forms of business organization (partnerships, companies), choosing the appropriate format, company law, separate legal personality, limited liability, company constitutions, directors, and shareholders.
Equity and Trusts: Explores core principles of equity and trusts law, the distinction between a gift and a trust, trust creation, management through trustee powers and duties, beneficiary rights, and remedies for breach of trust.
Other Compulsory Modules:
Family Law or Employment Law
Semester 2
Compulsory Modules:
Business Law 2
Civil Dispute Resolution
Optional Modules (Choose two):
Family Law
Employment Law
Real Estate
Wills & Succession
Human Rights
Graduate and Employability Skills
International Commercial Law
Legal Technology
Research Project (double module)
London Bloomsbury Campus Optional Modules (for students interested in Canadian law):
Canadian Constitutional Law
Foundations of Canadian Law
Summer
Criminal Litigation and Evidence

Assessment:

The course uses a variety of assessment methods, including exams, project reports, essays, portfolios, oral presentations, and mock assessments.
You must pass each module to be awarded your degree.
Classification is based on the following percentage ranges:
70% and above: First Class Honours
60-69%: Upper Second Class Honours
50-59%: Lower Second Class Honours
40-49%: Third Class Honours

Teaching:

The Accelerated LLB is taught by the same lecturers and using the same high-quality teaching methods as the three-year law degree.
The faculty consists of 350 legally qualified lecturers.
The course offers small class sizes and a choice of campuses across the UK.
There are a variety of specialist modules to enhance employment prospects.

Careers:

The Accelerated LLB prepares students for careers as solicitors or barristers in the UK.
It also provides a foundation for a wide range of other careers, including business, media, finance and banking, criminology, governmental bodies and departments, and the police force.

Other:

The Accelerated LLB is a faster, more intensive route taught by the same lecturers and using the same high-quality teaching methods as the three-year law degree.
The course focuses on teaching the most relevant and practical skills that employers are looking for.
On successfully completing the course, students will be all set to kick start their postgraduate study.
Students at the London Bloomsbury campus can choose Canadian law modules in their third year, preparing them for qualification and practice in Canada.
The University of Law offers support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as students accept their place.
The University of Law offers a range of alumni discounts for students who continue their studies with them.

About University

The University of Law

Overview:

The University of Law is a specialist provider of legal education in the UK. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as professional legal training and apprenticeships. The university is known for its high-quality teaching, strong employability record, and commitment to student support.

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