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UndergraduateBachelor of LawUCAS: L516

LLB (Hons) Graduate Law (Top-up) (Distance Learning)

London Metropolitan University
Islington, England
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1 yearDuration
£950Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The LLB LLB (Hons) Graduate Law (Top-up) (Distance Learning) at London Metropolitan University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about upholding justice and legal frameworks. Based in Islington, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Why study this course? This programme enables you to upgrade your Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), also known as the Common Professional Exam, to a full LLB Law. If you have a non-law degree, the GDL plus the top-up will allow you to obtain a Bachelor of Law degree in two years instead of the usual three. Our law courses are ranked ninth in the UK for teaching quality in the Guardian University Guide 2023. International tuition fees are £950 per year, home/UK fees are £950 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and a 88% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Legal Research and Methodology
Constitutional and Administrative Law
Law of Torts
Contract Law
Criminal Law
Equity and Trusts
Employment Law
Dissertation in Law
UCAS Code:L516
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£950

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£950

Home Student Fee

£950

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — London Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£29,000£37,000
3 years£17,000£22,500£28,000
5 years£21,000£27,500£36,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 10% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH16-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
80%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
76%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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International Bright Futures Scholarship

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£3,000scholarship value
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Study Abroad Diversity Scholarship

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£2,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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About London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University offers LLB (Hons) Graduate Law (Top-up) (Distance Learning) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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