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Law (Senior Status) - LLB

University of Essex

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University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Law - LLB

  • Location

    Colchester Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-OCT-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Law affects every aspect of our lives: from our relationships with other people, to our interactions with shops, banks, companies and governments. Studying law enables you to understand how societies are regulated and how you can change it.Our LLB Law (Senior Status) is designed for those with an existing degree and provides a comprehensive training in law over a concentrated two-year period. At Essex we teach the law that matters, with a concern for the demands of justice and commerce. We combine a rigorous legal training with opportunities for developing your practical expertise, and you learn to analyse the law of England and Wales in relation to its European and international frameworks and to apply it in practice.As a law student, 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 cover all the key areas of law including:- Property law, land law, equity and trusts- Law of the European Union- Contract law and tort law- Criminal law- Public lawAt Essex we specialise in commercial law, public law, and human rights law. We are ranked 51st in the THE World University Rankings 2021 and we are top 20 in the UK for research excellence (REF 2014, mainstream universities, THE 2014).At Essex, we don’t simply prepare you to for the legal profession. We equip you with the skills and knowledge to become an agent for change, whatever career path you choose.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 22,600per year

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University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

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

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    56th out of 113 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    104 48%

    71st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    81st

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    52nd

    11

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