International Law (Top up) Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

Take the next step towards a full honours law degree with a one-year LLB International Law (Top up) course at The University of Law, focusing on international legal issues, practical learning and career progression.

Why choose our LLB International Law (Top up) course?

1. Top up to achieve a UK honours law degree in one year – Designed for students who have already completed relevant legal studies to Level 5 Diploma standard, this programme enables you to top up your Diploma to gain an LLB (Hons) qualification in just one year.

2. Designed to support your academic progression – Our unique 'Law at ULaw' module helps you transition successfully to honours-level study, strengthening your legal research, critical thinking, academic writing and problem-solving skills.

3. Your bridge to postgraduate legal study – Gain the academic knowledge, legal skills and confidence needed to progress to postgraduate legal education and take the next step to your future legal career.

4. Develop a global perspective on law – Study legal issues through an international lens, with core modules such as International Commercial Law and International Criminal Law.

5. Learn from experienced legal professionals – Be taught predominantly by qualified solicitors and barristers through workshop-based learning that combines legal theory with practical application.

6. About our LLB International Law (Top up) course

Our LLB International Law (Top up) course at The University of Law is designed for students who have completed a Level 5 Diploma in English Law and want to achieve a full honours degree with an international focus. Delivered at Level 6 over one year, the course develops advanced legal knowledge alongside the practical and professional skills valued across today’s legal and commercial sectors.

A distinctive feature of the programme is the bespoke ‘Law at ULaw’ module, designed to support your transition from Level 5 to honours-level study. This module helps you adapt to the expectations of Level 6, strengthening your legal research, analytical reasoning and academic writing skills, while building confidence in applying the law independently.

You’ll also study a range of internationally focused legal topics while strengthening your abilities in legal research, analysis, communication and problem solving.

With employability embedded throughout, this course prepares you for postgraduate legal training and careers across the legal sector, civil service and government.