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Why study this course?
Two courses rolled into one. Applying for our Graduate LLB degree course is the equivalent of completing our Graduate Diploma in Law course and our Graduate Law (Top-Up) (Distance Learning) at the same time. As a result, you will reach the level of a three-year law undergraduate in just one year and gain an internationally recognised qualification all at once.
Study when it suits you. You can study this course during the day or during the evening, and you can even change this arrangement week-to-week to keep up with your personal schedule and life commitments. The final module, which is a dissertation, is studied after all the other modules have been completed and is conducted entirely by distance learning. You can be completing the final assessment of your degree at London Met from anywhere in the world.
Two law courses, rolled into one
Applying for our Graduate LLB degree course is the equivalent of completing our Graduate Diploma in Law course and our Graduate Law (Top-Up) (Distance Learning) at the same time
Study when it suits you
You can study this course during the day or during the evening, and you can even change this arrangement week-to-week to keep up with your personal schedule and life commitments
Accelerate your career path
This intensive postgraduate conversion course is designed for students who want to gain an LLB (Bachelor of Laws) qualification in just one year
Course modules
The modules listed below are for the academic year 2025/26 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.
Year modules
Assessed Essays
This module currently runs:all year (September start)
spring semester
(core, 24 credits)
This module aims to do the following:
1. To develop the research and analysis skills required to produce a first rate examination style essay.
2. To develop essay structure and the ability to focus on what is specifically important to a given case study or critical discussion.
Read full detailsCase and Statute Analysis
This module currently runs:all year (September start)
spring semester
(core, 24 credits)
This module aims to do the following:
1. To provide a sound understanding of legal research methods from primary sources.
2. To develop skills of legal analysis from primary sources.
3. To develop written communication skills in a legal setting.
Read full detailsCriminal Law
This module currently runs:autumn semester - Thursday evening
autumn semester - Tuesday afternoon
autumn semester - Tuesday evening
autumn semester - Thursday afternoon
(core, 24 credits)
This module has the following aims:
1. To develop an understanding of the general principles of criminal liability (actus reus, mens rea and defences).
2. To study a selection of the major offences (such as homicide, non-fatal offences against the person and offences involving dishonesty and deception).
3. To exemplify the application of the general principles of liability and the constituent elements of particular offences.
4. To identify the relevant issues and present a logical reasoned analysis of factual scenarios giving rise to criminal liability.
Read full detailsExtended Essay
This module currently runs:all year (September start)
spring semester
(core, 24 credits)
This module aims to develop the research and analysis skills required to produce a first rate dissertation in an area of law which has not been specifically taught on the course; and to develop the presentational skills necessary to produce a structured and coherent thesis.
Read full detailsLLB Hons Graduate Law (Top-up) (Distance Learning)
This module currently runs:all year (September start)
(core, 60 credits)
The module requires the students to undertake detailed, critical research into a law topic of their choice and write a Research Proposal (1,500-2,000 words) and a Dissertation (8,000 to 10,000 words).
Students are assigned a supervisor based on their choice of topic.
The module is structured so that students are required to present an assessed research plan, which then provides the infrastructure for their dissertation. Students are expected to engage with regular supervision throughout the process.
Students will develop an advanced understanding of their chosen specialist area of law.
This module will specifically:
- allow students independently to research and develop an expert understanding of an area of law of their choice
- improve both their research and independent study skills
- enhance their ability to develop critical arguments
By researching their chosen area of law, students will be equipped with specialist skills and knowledge, to help them stand out in the job market.
Read full detailsObligations A (Contract)
This module currently runs:autumn semester - Monday evening
autumn semester - Wednesday afternoon
autumn semester - Wednesday morning
(core, 24 credits)
This module provides a sound understanding of:
i. the general principles of creation, content of and enforcement of obligations in exchange relationships;
ii. the general principles of actions and defences available in exchange relationships;
iii. the application of the general principles in exchange relationships to specific practical situations;
iv. the general principles of the doctrine of restitution.
Read full detailsObligations B (Tort)
This module currently runs:spring semester - Monday evening
spring semester - Wednesday afternoon
spring semester - Monday afternoon
(core, 24 credits)
This module provides a sound understanding of:
i. the general principles of creation, content of and enforcement of non-consensual tortious obligations;
ii. the general principles of actions and defences available in tort;
iii. the application of the general principles of the Law of Tort to specific practical situations;
iv. a critical analysis of the theories underlying judicial and legislative practice in the Law of Tort.
Read full detailsProperty Law A (Land Law)
This module currently runs:autumn semester - Thursday morning
autumn semester - Tuesday afternoon
autumn semester - Tuesday evening
autumn semester - Thursday afternoon
(core, 24 credits)
This module provides a sound understanding of:
1. The legal concept of property and the variety of property rights and their protection.
2. The foundation concepts, principles and areas of Land Law.
Read full detailsProperty Law B (Equity and Trusts)
This module currently runs:spring semester - Thursday morning
spring semester - Tuesday evening
spring semester - Thursday afternoon
(core, 24 credits)
This module provides a sound understanding of the following:
1. The relationship between equity and common law, the nature of equity and the use of equitable principles and remedies in Property Law.
2. The concept and use of trusts.
3. The creation of trusts, trust powers and obligations
4. Remedies for breach of trust.
Read full detailsPublic Law A (Constitutional and Administrative)
This module currently runs:autumn semester - Monday morning
autumn semester - Wednesday evening
autumn semester - Monday afternoon
(core, 24 credits)
The Public Law and Human Rights course is basically concerned with the law and politics governing the relations between the various institutions of the UK State – such as Parliament, the judiciary and the Government – as well as examining the relations, legal and otherwise between the citizen and the State. Examining such perspectives takes place by necessary reference to the permeating influence of two different types of European law: European Union (EU) law, which is essentially still concerned with promoting economic goals, and European Convention law which focuses on the protection of human rights set out in the ECHR.
The first part of the course examines notions of “constitutionalism” and inquiries into how we can speak of Constitutional law in the UK by reference to principles such as Parliamentary Sovereignty and the Rule of Law. It also looks at the increasing importance of human rights law through examining theories of human rights, the Human Rights Act 1998, and the role of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.
The second part investigates how the Government, or “Executive”, administers the UK State and considers the effect this has on us as individual citizens. It also considers the differing methods, political, administrative and legal, of holding the Executive to account. It particularly focuses on the procedure and grounds of Judicial Review.
Read full detailsPublic Law B (European Union Law)
This module currently runs:spring semester - Monday afternoon
spring semester - Wednesday afternoon
spring semester - Wednesday evening
(core, 24 credits)
This module examines the influence of European Union law post-Brexit, which is essentially still concerned with promoting economic goals. The subject is concerned with the law and politics relating to the institutions of the European Union (EU).
This module provides an understanding of the underlying principles of the Law of the European Union and its relationship to domestic law. It considers the law-making powers of the EU institutions, the constitutional principles of the EU, the procedures that operate under the Law of the European Union, the role of the European Court of Justice, and the economic freedoms established under the Law of the European Union.
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