Course overview
Begin with a supported foundation year, then progress through a complete honours degree.
Develop legal knowledge and professional skills through core law modules and a final pathway aligned with solicitor, barrister or international legal practice.
Course overview
This law degree is designed for students who need additional academic and subject support before beginning degree-level legal study. It covers the foundations of legal knowledge and offers distinct final-stage routes connected with the Solicitors Qualifying Examination, the Bar and international legal practice.
Foundation Year
The Foundation Year develops academic writing, research, critical thinking, communication and subject-specific confidence before progression to Level 4. Successful completion leads directly into the degree stages of the programme.
Blended learning
Arden lists Daytime blended delivery for this course. Teaching combines scheduled campus sessions with online resources and independent study through iLearn; the exact campus timetable is confirmed for the selected intake.
Curriculum
Explore the full Foundation Year and Levels 4, 5 and 6 module structure.
01Foundation Year
Foundation Year · 120 credits
120 credits
Foundation Year
Foundation Year · 120 credits
- Preparing for University Success20 credits
- Exploring the Social World20 credits
- Advancing your Academic Skills20 credits
- Examining Social Justice20 credits
- Planning for Your Future Success20 credits
- Investigation & Innovation Project20 credits
04Level 4
Level 4 · 120 credits
120 credits
Level 4
Level 4 · 120 credits
- English Legal System and Skills20 credits
- Public Law20 credits
- Tort 120 credits
- Crime 120 credits
- Civil Liberties in Practice20 credits
- Contract Law20 credits
05Level 5
Level 5 · 120 credits
120 credits
Level 5
Level 5 · 120 credits
- Tort 220 credits
- Crime 220 credits
- Land Law and Practical Skills20 credits
- Equity, Trusts and Wills20 credits
- Dispute Resolution20 credits
- Technology, Innovation and the Law20 credits
06Level 6 · SQE (Solicitor) pathway
Level 6 · SQE (Solicitor) pathway · 120 credits
120 credits
Level 6 · SQE (Solicitor) pathway
Level 6 · SQE (Solicitor) pathway · 120 credits
- Business Law and Practice20 credits
- Solicitors Professional Practice20 credits
- Property Practice20 credits
- Block A: EU Law or Placement and Pro Bono20 credits
- Block B: Employment Law, International Commercial Law or Legal Dissertation20 credits
- Block C: Family Law, Public International Law, Placement and Pro Bono or Legal Research Project20 credits
06Level 6 · Bar (Barrister) pathway
Level 6 · Bar (Barrister) pathway · 120 credits
120 credits
Level 6 · Bar (Barrister) pathway
Level 6 · Bar (Barrister) pathway · 120 credits
- Business Law and Practice20 credits
- EU Law20 credits
- Property Practice20 credits
- Block A: Employment Law or Placement and Pro Bono20 credits
- Block B: International Commercial Law or Legal Dissertation20 credits
- Block C: Family Law, Public International Law, Placement and Pro Bono or Legal Research Project20 credits
06Level 6 · International Bar pathway
Level 6 · International Bar pathway · 120 credits
120 credits
Level 6 · International Bar pathway
Level 6 · International Bar pathway · 120 credits
- Business Law and Practice20 credits
- EU Law20 credits
- International Commercial Law20 credits
- Public International Law20 credits
- Legal Dissertation40 credits
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Assessment develops practical legal research, analysis, problem-solving and communication through written work, case-based tasks, presentations and projects.
The final pathway lets students align their module choices with solicitor, barrister or international practice interests.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Standard entry
- A minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 completed within the last three years, or an equivalent qualification.
Alternative entry
- The published standard route requires at least 45 credits at Level 3 completed within the last three years, or an equivalent qualification.
- Applications through a non-standard route are assessed individually and may require a personal statement, interview, CV or references.
English language
- IELTS 5.5 overall with no component below 5.0, TOEFL iBT 80, or an accepted equivalent.
- Previous study in English may be accepted with suitable evidence of the medium of instruction.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
Arden states that published fees relate to the intake on which the student enrols, rather than the application date.
Tuition fees may be reviewed for later intakes; confirm the final amount before enrolment.
Funding your study
This course is listed as eligible for Student Loans Company funding to help with tuition fees and other study expenses, subject to personal eligibility.
Study materials required for the course are provided through Arden's learning environment.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Study the foundations of legal knowledge and current professional-practice requirements.
Choose an SQE, Bar or International Bar final pathway.
Develop transferable legal research, advocacy and problem-solving skills.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Career directions
- Solicitor pathway
- Barrister pathway
- Paralegal work
- Legal services
- Compliance
- Public administration
- Journalism and policy
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
Is the Foundation Year included in the degree?
Yes. This is a four-year honours degree with an integrated Foundation Year followed by Levels 4, 5 and 6.
How is the course delivered?
The UK-campus route is full-time blended learning. Arden currently lists Daytime blended attendance for this course, with online resources and independent study between campus sessions.
When can I start?
The current published application options are September 2026. Campus and timetable availability should be confirmed for the chosen intake.
Who awards the degree?
The degree is awarded by Arden University.