Law (Senior Status) - LLB
University of Essex
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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

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University of Essex

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OCT-26

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2 Years

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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

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University of Essex

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2 Years

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Our LLB Law provides you with a rigorous academic training in the discipline of law. We enable you to develop an approach to the discipline so that you can see each subject area as part of an integrated whole. We emphasise an awareness of the place of the law of England and Wales in its European and international frameworks. You develop a critical awareness of the nature of law within its social, political and economic contexts. Not only will you learn legal rules, but you will also consider ...Read more

Our LLB Law provides you with a rigorous academic training in the discipline of law. We enable you to develop an approach to the discipline so that you can see each subject area as part of an integrated whole. We emphasise an awareness of the place of the law of England and Wales in its European and international frameworks. You develop a critical awareness of the nature of law within its social, political and economic contexts. Not only will you learn legal rules, but you will also consider the function of law in society, the philosophy of law, policy issues and law reform.

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73/279
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46th
CUG Ranking
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29th
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09 Feb 26

Its a great place to study and close to London.The only worrying thing is job cuts and how they choose to spend..Read more

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£20,500 per year

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Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 8,776 – 14,995

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University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hythe   0.6 miles away

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