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 Law (Top up) course at The University of Law, focused on legal principles across advanced areas of law, practical learning and legal career progression.

Why choose our LLB Law (Top up) course?

* 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.


* 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.


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


* Deepen your knowledge, strengthen your skills – Study a focused selection of advanced modules in law while sharpening the analytical, research and professional skills needed in the legal industry.


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

About our LLB Law (Top up) course

Our LLB Law (Top up) course at The University of Law develops the advanced academic and professional skills required to operate confidently within today’s evolving legal landscape. Through a focused selection of Level 6 modules, students deepen their ability to interpret and apply legal principles across advanced areas of law. In the second term, those who have not yet completed all required foundation subjects for progression to the Bar can choose options such as Land Law, EU Law and Equity and Trusts to meet the academic stage requirements set by the BSB (Bar Standards Board).

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. It 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.

With a clear focus on career progression, this programme blends legal study with opportunities to strengthen the practical competencies valued by employers. It is suited to those preparing for postgraduate legal training, completing the academic stage of legal education, or seeking broader career opportunities across the legal and commercial sectors.