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Law (including foundation year) - LLB (Hons)

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    02-OCT-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Our LLB Law (including Foundation Year) could be suitable for you if your academic qualifications do not yet meet our entry requirements for a three-year version of our law courses and you want a programme that improves your skills to support your academic performance. Open to UK and EU applicants, this four-year course includes a Foundation Year (known as Year Zero) which is delivered by our Essex Pathways Department, followed by a further three years of study in our Essex Law School. During Year Zero you will study on our Law Pathway which will cover topics such as introduction to legal theory, and introduction to law. At the end of Year Zero all students who pass the Law Pathway will progress onto LLB Law. At Essex, You develop a critical awareness of the nature of law within its social, political and economic contexts. Not only will you learn legal rules, but you will also consider the function of law in society, the philosophy of law, policy issues and law reform. You learn to consider, evaluate and respond to alternative and, possibly, conflicting points of view. You cover all the key areas of law, as well as optional topics including: Copyright and trademark law International environmental law Law and literature Human rights The use of evidence We’re ranked 22nd (12th in UK) for promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal for reduced inequalities (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024)

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 20,475per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    46th out of 112 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    134 57%

    39th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    76th

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    63rd

    8

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