UOL Standard Entry Route
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The UOL Standard Entry Route is available to those who have finished their secondary education and met the general entry requirements. You will normally study 4 modules each year and a total of 12 modules in 3 years.
First Year: Four Compulsory Level 4 Modules
Contract Law
This module covers the principles and rules that govern legally binding agreements between individuals or entities. Students will study the formation, interpretation, and enforcement of contracts, as well as the remedies available for breach of contract.
Criminal Law
This module explores the fundamental aspects of criminal law, including the definition of crimes, the elements of criminal liability, and various defences. Students will learn about the criminal justice system and the procedures involved in prosecuting and adjudicating criminal offences.
Legal System and Method
This module provides an overview of the legal system, its institutions, and how it operates. Students will gain an understanding of legal research, analysis, and problem-solving methods necessary for studying and practicing law.
Public Law
This module deals with the relationship between the state and individuals or other entities. It covers constitutional law, administrative law, and other areas related to the exercise of public authority and the protection of individual rights.
Check out this study package: First Year LLB Modules (UOL Standard Entry Route)
Second Year: One Compulsory Level 5 Module
Tort Law
This module focuses on civil wrongs and the remedies available to the injured party. Students will study negligence, strict liability, and intentional torts, as well as the principles governing compensation for harm caused by wrongful actions or omissions.
Second Year: Three Optional Level 5 Modules
Administrative Law
This module delves into the principles that govern the actions and decisions of administrative bodies, such as government agencies. Students will learn about judicial review and the procedures for challenging administrative decisions.
Commercial Law
This module covers legal matters related to business and commerce, including contracts, sales of goods, and commercial transactions. Students will explore the legal aspects of conducting business.
EU Law
This module focuses on the law of the European Union and its impact on member states. Students will learn about the EU's institutions, legal system, and the relationship between EU law and national law.
Family Law
This module deals with legal issues related to family relationships and domestic matters. Students will study marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, and other family-related legal topics.
International Protection of Human Rights
This module examines the legal framework for protecting human rights at the international level. Students will explore the role of international organisations and treaties in safeguarding human rights globally.
Property Law
This module covers legal rights and interests in land, real estate, and personal property. Students will learn about property ownership, transfers, and the legal principles governing property disputes.
Check out this study package: Second Year LLB Modules (UOL Standard Entry Route)
Third Year: One Compulsory Level 6 Module
Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
This module involves the study of legal philosophy and theories that underpin the law. Students will explore different jurisprudential perspectives and debates about the nature of law and its role in society.
Third Year: Three Optional Level 6 Modules
Company Law
This module focuses on the legal aspects of corporate entities, including their formation, management, and regulation. Students will study the rights and duties of shareholders, directors, and other company stakeholders.
Conflict of Laws
This module deals with legal issues that arise in cases involving multiple jurisdictions. Students will explore the rules for determining which jurisdiction's laws should apply in cross-border legal disputes.
Equity and Trusts
This module covers the principles and rules related to trusts and equitable remedies. Students will learn about the creation and administration of trusts and how equity complements and supplements the common law.
Evidence
This module focuses on the rules of evidence in legal proceedings. Students will study the admissibility of various types of evidence and the procedures for presenting evidence in court.
Intellectual Property
This module covers the legal protection of creations of the mind, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Students will explore the legal framework for safeguarding intellectual property rights.
Public International Law
This module deals with the legal relations between states and international organisations. Students will study the principles of international law and its role in regulating global affairs.
Employment Law
This module deals with the relationship between employers and employees. Students will study the regulations on workplace rights, obligations, and protections, such as fair wages, non-discrimination, and safe working conditions.
Check out this study package: Third Year LLB Modules (Standard Entry Route)
It is important to note that if you intend to become a barrister in England and Wales, you must study the seven foundation modules for your LLB to become a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) for entry into a bar training course:
Contract Law
Criminal Law
Equity and Trusts
EU Law
Property Law
Public Law
Tort Law
You are warned that some of the optional modules in Years 2 and 3 are irrelevant to the SQE and your QLD for admission to bar training. You are advised to refer to our LLB Module List to select your modules wisely.
First Year: Four Compulsory Level 4 Modules
Contract Law
This module covers the principles and rules that govern legally binding agreements between individuals or entities. Students will study the formation, interpretation, and enforcement of contracts, as well as the remedies available for breach of contract.
Criminal Law
This module explores the fundamental aspects of criminal law, including the definition of crimes, the elements of criminal liability, and various defences. Students will learn about the criminal justice system and the procedures involved in prosecuting and adjudicating criminal offences.
Legal System and Method
This module provides an overview of the legal system, its institutions, and how it operates. Students will gain an understanding of legal research, analysis, and problem-solving methods necessary for studying and practicing law.
Public Law
This module deals with the relationship between the state and individuals or other entities. It covers constitutional law, administrative law, and other areas related to the exercise of public authority and the protection of individual rights.
Check out this study package: First Year LLB Modules (UOL Standard Entry Route)
Second Year: One Compulsory Level 5 Module
Tort Law
This module focuses on civil wrongs and the remedies available to the injured party. Students will study negligence, strict liability, and intentional torts, as well as the principles governing compensation for harm caused by wrongful actions or omissions.
Second Year: Three Optional Level 5 Modules
Administrative Law
This module delves into the principles that govern the actions and decisions of administrative bodies, such as government agencies. Students will learn about judicial review and the procedures for challenging administrative decisions.
Commercial Law
This module covers legal matters related to business and commerce, including contracts, sales of goods, and commercial transactions. Students will explore the legal aspects of conducting business.
EU Law
This module focuses on the law of the European Union and its impact on member states. Students will learn about the EU's institutions, legal system, and the relationship between EU law and national law.
Family Law
This module deals with legal issues related to family relationships and domestic matters. Students will study marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, and other family-related legal topics.
International Protection of Human Rights
This module examines the legal framework for protecting human rights at the international level. Students will explore the role of international organisations and treaties in safeguarding human rights globally.
Property Law
This module covers legal rights and interests in land, real estate, and personal property. Students will learn about property ownership, transfers, and the legal principles governing property disputes.
Check out this study package: Second Year LLB Modules (UOL Standard Entry Route)
Third Year: One Compulsory Level 6 Module
Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
This module involves the study of legal philosophy and theories that underpin the law. Students will explore different jurisprudential perspectives and debates about the nature of law and its role in society.
Third Year: Three Optional Level 6 Modules
Company Law
This module focuses on the legal aspects of corporate entities, including their formation, management, and regulation. Students will study the rights and duties of shareholders, directors, and other company stakeholders.
Conflict of Laws
This module deals with legal issues that arise in cases involving multiple jurisdictions. Students will explore the rules for determining which jurisdiction's laws should apply in cross-border legal disputes.
Equity and Trusts
This module covers the principles and rules related to trusts and equitable remedies. Students will learn about the creation and administration of trusts and how equity complements and supplements the common law.
Evidence
This module focuses on the rules of evidence in legal proceedings. Students will study the admissibility of various types of evidence and the procedures for presenting evidence in court.
Intellectual Property
This module covers the legal protection of creations of the mind, such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Students will explore the legal framework for safeguarding intellectual property rights.
Public International Law
This module deals with the legal relations between states and international organisations. Students will study the principles of international law and its role in regulating global affairs.
Employment Law
This module deals with the relationship between employers and employees. Students will study the regulations on workplace rights, obligations, and protections, such as fair wages, non-discrimination, and safe working conditions.
Check out this study package: Third Year LLB Modules (Standard Entry Route)
It is important to note that if you intend to become a barrister in England and Wales, you must study the seven foundation modules for your LLB to become a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) for entry into a bar training course:
Contract Law
Criminal Law
Equity and Trusts
EU Law
Property Law
Public Law
Tort Law
You are warned that some of the optional modules in Years 2 and 3 are irrelevant to the SQE and your QLD for admission to bar training. You are advised to refer to our LLB Module List to select your modules wisely.
