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What will I learn?

Looking to start your journey towards a career in law? Take the first step to becoming an aspiring barrister or solicitor with the University of Essex Online. Youll learn the fundamentals of the English Legal System, while developing time management and critical analysis skills, with this 100% online, part-time CertHE Law.

Equivalent to the first level of undergraduate study, the course explores fascinating areas of law, such as:

  • the principles of criminal liability and elements of major offences, including homicide, theft and offence
  • legally enforceable contracts and the factors that render them unenforceable
  • the role of constitutional and administrative law and their related issues .

Teaching methods

Studying online gives you the freedom to study when and where it suits you – at home, during your lunch hour or anywhere else you have internet access.

Our courses are delivered through a virtual learning environment (VLE) instead of a traditional campus. This means youll have access to your study materials 24/7, including:

  • multimedia lecturecasts made up of written content, short videos, animation, audio recordings, infographics, short tests and mini-assignments
  • discussion forums for you to chat about the course content with fellow students
  • live seminars and Q&A sessions with your tutors
  • a comprehensive eLibrary of textbooks and academic journals
  • support from academic staff and your dedicated Student Support team

Which department am I in?

Law

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (16 Months)

Tuition fees
£424.94 (US$ 549) Month
Full tuition fee: £6,799.

This is a fixed fee

* on institution website

Start date

March 2025

Venue

University of Essex Online

West Gate,

6 Grace Street,

Leeds,

LS1 2RP, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England

Online/Distance with attendance (16 Months)

Tuition fees
£424.94 (US$ 549) Month
Full tuition fee: £6,799. The fee mentioned above is for 2024/2025 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/2026 entry.

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

* on institution website

Start date

October 2025

Venue

University of Essex Online

West Gate,

6 Grace Street,

Leeds,

LS1 2RP, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

We believe that education should be accessible for everyone. Thats why we offer an open entry route – meaning you dont need any prior academic or work experience in order to start studying with us. You will also need to meet our English language requirements. You will need to pass your first assignment set within the first three weeks of the course in order to continue with your studies. As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency with English is required. If English is not your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0. Dont worry if you dont hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification – we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.

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