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Law is a fascinating subject, with a great tradition and a dynamic future. It’s a foundation stone of society and plays an increasingly important and visible role in virtually all areas of modern life. Social and environmental responsibilities, business operations and international codes of conduct are all determined and upheld by legal systems.

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
    Highly regarded, this degree will enable you to pursue a career in the legal professions or improve your legal understanding in your current career.
  • Bachelor of Laws with Honours (graduate entry)
    This graduate-entry route to a law degree will enable you to pursue a career in the legal professions or improve your legal understanding in your current career.
  • Business Studies
    This is a flexible degree that’s accessible and relevant to your workplace. You’ll study how organisations work, how they’re managed, and the external world in which they operate.
  • Open degree
    The BA/BSc Open Degree is a qualification that gives you a huge choice in terms of subjects and modules that you study to make up your degree.

Diplomas of Higher Education

Certificates of Higher Education

Not sure if you’re ready? Try a short introductory Openings course

If you would like to try Open University study before you commit to a qualification, our Openings courses could be the right place for you to start. These introductory-level courses have been specially designed to help you find out what it’s like to study with the OU, get a taste of a subject area, develop your study skills, and build your confidence. There is also financial support available for these courses. Read more about our Openings courses.

Study a module as a standalone course

You can study a single module on its own for personal interest or to improve your career prospects. See the list of all our individual courses in Law.

Postgraduate options

If you already have a degree, you may want to see postgraduate courses and qualifications in Law

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