Family Law - Part-time (Online) The University of Law

Overview

The Family Law - Part-time (Online) programme at The University of Law offers a comprehensive exploration of legal principles and their real-world applications within domestic relations. This Master of Laws is designed to enhance academic legal knowledge while developing the practical skills necessary for career progression in the legal sector.

Students engage with complex legal issues through a learner-centred approach, utilising live workshops and recorded sessions for maximum flexibility. The curriculum focuses on the context of legal rules, examining how they interplay with economic and political factors to shape modern family dynamics and judicial outcomes.

Why Family Law - Part-time (Online) at The University of Law?

Learn from a faculty of subject experts, including former and current legal practitioners who bring practical insights into the virtual classroom and benefit from strategic partnerships with law firms and accreditation bodies that ensure the curriculum remains relevant to industry requirements.

Access dedicated careers support to help map your professional journey and improve your employability in a competitive job market and study via an innovative online platform that allows for self-paced learning across various devices without compromising on academic rigour.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 12750 per full
• National fee: GBP 12750 per full

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum includes a foundational induction to the English Legal System, followed by core modules and a specialised research project. Modules may include:

• Family Law
• Legal Frameworks
• Law Academic Knowledge
• Practical Skills
• Research Methods
• Dissertation in Family Law

Careers with Family Law - Part-time (Online)

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped to pursue diverse roles within the legal and social sectors. The specialised knowledge gained can lead to careers as solicitors, barristers, or legal executives specialising in domestic matters. Beyond traditional legal practice, the degree opens pathways into mediation, social work, and advisory roles within charitable organisations.

The University of Law reports high employment success, with a significant majority of postgraduate law students entering highly skilled employment shortly after graduation. The transferable skills developed, such as critical evaluation and advanced research, are highly valued by employers in both the public and private sectors.