Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (graduate entry) (R82)

Open University

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Distance learning 2-4 Years LawPolicing

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (graduate entry) (R82) BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Open University, based in Milton Keynes, taught distance learning over 2-4 years.

About this course

If you already have a degree or masters degree in any subject from a UK university or recognised overseas university, you can choose this route to a law degree.

This graduate entry law degree will give you the legal knowledge to understand and apply the law, together with skills of legal analysis. Alongside studying the foundation subjects of law such as contract law, public law and the law of trusts, it offers the flexibility to tailor your study according to whether you wish to gain a law degree as an academic degree, a degree that prepares you to become a barrister in England and Wales, a barrister or solicitor in Northern Ireland, or provides a foundation to take the national Solicitors Qualifying Examination (specifically SQE1).

By the end of the degree, you’ll be prepared with the knowledge and skills needed for a legal career. When combined with what you’ve learnt from your previous degree, this will make you an excellent candidate for any law firm.

Key features of the course
- Offers a fast-track to gaining a law degree in just two years

- Covers the Foundations of Legal Knowledge.

- Provides a foundation if you're planning to prepare for the national Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1).

- Offers practical experience through an online law clinic and other online projects

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Distance learning
Duration
2-4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Milton Keynes
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Law, Policing