Courses - LLB Degree
The University of London LLB under the International Programmes can
be studied under either one of two schemes, or under the Graduate Entry Route. Students have up to eight years to
complete their degree and may take, for example, two years to complete the first year.
Scheme A is the degree in its traditional format, whilst Scheme B is intended
for students who wish, or need, to study at a slower pace. Period of Study for the LLB
The minimum period of study after registration is as follows:
Scheme A: 3 years
Scheme B: 4 years
Graduate Entry Route A: 2 Years
Graduate Entry Route B: 3 Years
Students who are able to study full time often complete their degree in the minimum time suggested. However,
most students studying by themselves take four or five years to complete their studies. The maximum time allowed is eight years.
If you have suitable qualifications, you may be eligible for exemption from the whole or individual subjects of the
Intermediate examinations at Scheme A or Year 1 of Scheme B. If you are granted exemption from all four of the
Intermediate subjects, the minimum period of registration would be two years on Scheme A and three years on Scheme B.
Examinations
The examination for each individual subject of the LLB is a three-hour unseen written paper. No coursework
is set or marked by the University of London .
The LLB examination under Scheme A consists of 12 papers taken in three Parts.
You must take the examinations for all four subjects for each Part together on the same occasion. You must
pass (or be exempted from) the Intermediate examination before proceeding to Part I, and pass the Part
I examination before proceeding to Part II.
Transfer between Schemes and Routes
It is possible, under certain circumstances, to transfer from one Scheme or Route to another.
Note: Full details can be obtained from the University of London.
Scheme A
Intermediate Examination
Four compulsory subjects
•1. Criminal Law
•2. Public Law
•3. Common Law Reasoning and Institutions
•4. Elements of Law of Contract
Final Examination - Part I
Three compulsory subjects
•1. Law of Tort
•2. Law of Trusts
•3. Land Law
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One optional subject from:
Final Examination – Part II
One compulsory subject
Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
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Three optional subjects:
Scheme A Optional Subjects for Part I and II
Administrative Law
Commercial Law
Criminology
EU Law
Evidence
Family Law
Company Law
History of English Law
Labour Law
Public International Law
Introduction to Islamic Law
International Protection of Human Rights
Part II only
Conflict of Laws
Succession
Intellectual Property
Environmental and Planning Law
Graduate EntryRoute A
If you have a full first degree by examination awarded from an institution acceptable to the University of London for this purpose, but do not wish to apply for exemption from the Intermediate examination. You can take the LLB degree on Graduate Entry Route A (minimum two years) or Graduate Entry Route B (minimum three years). In both Graduate Entry Routes, you must complete each examination satisfactorily by passing all of the subjects before proceeding to the next.
Graduate Entry Route A
Level I
Four compulsory subjects
•1. Criminal Law
•2. Public Law
•3. Common Law Reasoning and Institutions
•4. Elements of Law of Contract
Final Examination
Three compulsory subjects
•1. Law of Tort
•2. Law of Trusts
•3. Land Law
+
Two subjects from
Administrative Law
Commercial Law
Criminology
EU Law
Evidence
Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
Family Law
Company Law
Conflict of Laws
History of English Law
Labour Law
Public International Law
Succession
Intellectual Property
Environmental and Planning Law
Introduction to Islamic Law
International Protection of Human Rights
Entrance Requirements
In order to be accepted for one of the degrees, you must:
•1. Be at least 17 years old;
•2. Satisfy the general requirements;
•3. Satisfy the course requirements for the degree; and
•4. Have fluent comprehension and written skills in English.
Applicants who wish to apply to take a degree as an International Programmes student often present a wide range of qualifications. If you have taken British GCSE/GCE ‘O’ Levels and ‘A’ Levels, the general entrance requirements and the specific degree requirements are shown below. Other qualifications may be acceptable for admission.
General Entry Requirements:
Two subjects at GCE ‘A’ Level
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At least three further subjects at GCSE or GCE ‘O’
Note:
• The same subject may only be offered once and at one level
Graduate Entry to the LLB
The following will be considered for graduate entry:
• Applicants holding a four-year full-time first degree received from a recognised university.
• Applicants with other degrees not listed above should submit their application for consideration. Professional qualifications cannot be considered for graduate entry.
Special Admissions
The University of London International Programmes have a Special Admissions Panel that may consider an application from you.
Please see the University of London International Programmes' Prospectus for full details.
