Program Overview

Certificate of Higher Education in Law Online

This one-year, full-time online program offers you the chance to explore the field of law without committing to a full degree. You'll complete six Level 4 subjects, and upon successfully finishing the Certificate of Higher Education in Law, you’ll be eligible to apply for the University’s LLB. If you meet the necessary requirements, you can receive recognition for the modules you've completed and join the LLB program in Year 2.

Entry Requirements

• A Level: DDC
• UCAS Tariff Points: 80*
• GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent

*From three A Levels or equivalent

Duration Options

• 1 year

Study Mode Options

• Full-time

Next Start Date

• September 2025

Course Details

Certificate of Higher Education in Law Online

If you’re looking to pursue a career in the legal or wider commercial sector, but want to study in a more flexible way, then this 100% online law degree could be the course for you.

This Certificate of Higher Education in Law combines a practical focus with a strong emphasis on employability. With over 90% of lecturers being qualified solicitors or barristers, students benefit from peer reviews and one-to-one feedback.

The course offers a deep dive into key legal topics, building essential skills in analysis, research, problem-solving, and communication through practical activities and engaging content.

When you study an online program with us you receive:

• The highest standard of online teaching from experienced professionals
• Access to loads of online resources to help your studies
• Access to a large specialist careers service and pro bono clinics
• A variety of specialist modules to enhance employment prospects
• High quantity and quality of individual feedback from lecturers

Course Structure

Year 1

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. You'll also examine how law is created and the structure of the English court system. This will 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 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.

Semester 2

• 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.
• 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.

Fees and Applying

• 2025/26 Course Fee
  • Online: £9,535 per year including a £250 deposit

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

International

We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.