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PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION
Final
PART 1: COURSE SUMMARY INFORMATION
Course summary
Final award LLB (Hons) Law
Intermediate award DipHE Law
CertHE Law
Course status Validated
Awarding body University of Brighton
School Brighton Business School
Location of study/ campus Moulsecoomb
Partner institution(s)
Name of institution Host department Course status
1. SELECT
2.
3.
Admissions
Admissions agency UCAS
Entry requirements Include any progression opportunities into the course.
Check the University's website for current entry requirements. Typical Entry requirements
A-levels or BTEC
Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBC–BCC (112–104 UCAS Tariff points), or BTEC Extended Diploma DMM–MMM.
International Baccalaureate
28 points, including 16 at Higher level.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 60 credits overall. Units in law, business or humanities required. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above.
GCSE (minimum grade 4)
At least English and maths GCSE at grade 4.
For non-native speakers of English
IELTS 6.0, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.
OR
To pass the International College Foundation Certificate in Business, Hospitality, Tourism & Social Science with a minimum of 50% overall which must include a minimum overall English grade of 60% with 60% in writing and no less than 55% in all other components. [This includes UBIC].
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Via Access or other progression agreements approved by Brighton Business School and the University of Brighton.
Other: Mature, 21 years or over, applicants without the above qualifications should be able to show an ability to benefit from the course by, for example, work or professional experience. All mature applicants are considered on an individual basis.
Start date (mmm-yy) Normally September
September 2018
Mode of study
Mode of study Duration of study (standard) Maximum registration period
Full-time 3 years 8 years (6 years for the purposes of a QLD)
Part-time Select Select
Sandwich 4 years 10 years (6 years for the purposes of a QLD)
Distance Select Select
Course codes/categories
UCAS code ML100
Contacts
Course Leader (or Course Development Leader)
Zoe Swan
Admissions Tutor Central Admissions Team
Examination and Assessment
External Examiner(s)
Name Place of work Date tenure expires
Prof Nigel Duncan
Prof Christopher Ashford
City Law School, University of London University of Northumbria
31/12/2021
30/09/2019
Examination Board(s) (AEB/CEB)
AEB: Law
CEB: UG Accounting Finance & Law Programmes Examination/Award Board
Approval and review
Approval date Review date
Validation March 20171 Sept 2018 brought forward to April 2018 (CDF compliance)2
Programme Specification March 20173 20184
1 Date of original validation. 2 Date of most recent periodic review (normally academic year of validation + 5 years). 3 Month and year this version of the programme specification was approved (normally September). 4 Date programme specification will be reviewed (normally approval date + 1 year). If programme specification is applicable to a particular cohort, please state here.
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Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body 1 (if applicable): Solicitors Regulation Authority
March 2017 5
Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body 2 (if applicable): Bar Standards Board
March 2017
Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body 3 (if applicable):
5 Date of most recent review by accrediting/ approving external body.
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PART 2: COURSE DETAILS
AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
Aims
The aims of the course are:
1. To provide a programme of study of law through which students can develop their analytical and critical capacities and apply these to their increasing knowledge and understanding of law.
2. To provide a solid academic grounding in the Foundations of Legal Knowledge subjects, together with other substantive areas of law and to develop an understanding of law in a contemporary business context.
3. To develop awareness of the principles and values of law and justice, and of legal ethics. 4. To enhance a wide range of key intellectual skills including legal research, analysis and
problem-solving plus practical skills underpinning legal and other related employment. 5. To furnish students with key communication skills, teamwork and independent learning in
order to provide students with academic competency and transferable skills and employability.
Learning outcomes
The outcomes of the main award provide information about how the primary aims are demonstrated by students following the course. These are mapped to external reference points where appropriate6. http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-Law-15.pdf
Knowledge and theory 1. Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental doctrines and concepts which underpin the law of England and Wales particularly in the foundations of legal knowledge. (L4 modules LW188, LW161, LW187; L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267,LW286, LW284/LW285, CA269; L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361) (Course Aims 2 & 3).
2. An understanding of the sources of law and knowledge of the principal features of the English Legal System and the roles and responsibilities of the key institutions and players within the justice system in England and Wales. (L4 modules LW187, LW167) (Course Aim 2).
3. Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of legal concepts,
values, principles and rules of English Law and their interrelationship within an ethical and contemporary context . (L4 modules LW188, LW161, LW187; L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267,LW286, LW284/LW285, CA269; L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361) (Course Aims 2 & 3).
4. The skills to correctly use legal terminology, read and understand a range of complex works and summarise arguments accurately. (L4 modules LW161, LW188, LW187,LW167, LW185; L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267, LW286, LW284/LW285, CA269; L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361) (Course Aims 1).
5. The ability to apply knowledge to situations, which relate to legal
doctrinal disputes and demonstrate a familiarity with doctrinal and conceptual difficulties, and provide considered response to problems involving unresolved debates. (L4 modules LW161, LW188, LW187; L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267, LW284/LW285, CA269; L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361) (Course Aim 2).
6. The ability to identify and explain the internal structures, functions,
6 Please refer to Course Development and Review Handbook or QAA website for details.
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operations of organisations and to recognise the importance and impact of a range of contemporary and pervasive issues relating to business (ML188, LW286, LW284/LW285,) (Course Aims 2 & 4).
7. The intellectual and practical skills necessary for effective legal
research and analysis of primary resources and to apply the results of such work to the solutions of legal problems. (L4 modules LW161, LW188; L5 modules LW265, LW263 LW267, CA269 LW284/LW285; L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361) (Course Aim 4).
8. The analysis of data and of primary sources of law and the application of the results of such work to the solution of legal problems. (L4 modules LW161, LW188, LW187, LW185; L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267, LW284/LW285, CA269; L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361) (Course Aims 1 & 4).
9. To identify and use relevant legal source materials and to identify contemporary debates and engage with these while accurately reporting the law in an area. (L4 modules LW161, LW188, LW187; L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267, LW284/LW285, CA269; L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361) (Course Aim 2).
Skills Includes intellectual skills (i.e. generic skills relating to academic study, problem solving, evaluation, research etc.) and professional/ practical skills.
1. To apply legal knowledge to complex situations and to correctly use the English language and legal terminology, read and understand a range of complex works and summarise arguments accurately. (L4 modules LW161, LW188, LW187, LW185; L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267, LW286, LW284/LW285, CA269; L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361) (Course Aims 2 & 4).
2. To locate, extract and analyse information from multiple sources, including the acknowledgement and referencing of sources. To select key issues, formulate them with clarity and write fluently, using terminology correctly. (All modules) (Course Aims 1 & 4).
3. A capacity for critical evaluation of argument and evidence and the ability to recognise potential alternative conclusions for particular situations, and provide supporting reasons for them. (All modules) (Course Aims 1 & 4).
4. To engage in academic debate in a professional manner and use a range of formats, to present specialist material. (All modules) (Course Aims 1 & 4).
5. To make personal and reasoned judgements based on an informed understanding of standard arguments in certain areas of law. (L4 modules LW161, LW188, LW187; L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267, LW286, LW284/LW285, CA269; L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361) (Course Aims 1 & 4).
6. To act independently in planning and managing tasks, identify necessary resources, and reflect critically on their own learning and professional development. (All modules) (Course Aims 5 & 6).
7. To enhance numeracy skills including the ability to interpret statistical information and analyse quantitative data (L4 modules LW185, ML188) (Course Aims 4 & 5).
8. To practise active listening in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a form appropriate to the intended audience. (All modules) (Course Aim 5).
9. To use communication and information technology proficiently including the use of on line databases and the internet. (All modules) (Course Aim 5).
10. To use standard paper and electronic resources to produce up to date information, and to conduct efficient searches of websites in order to locate relevant information. (All modules) (Course Aims 4 & 5).
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11. To be able to work in a group as an effective participant and produce oral and written presentations. (L4 modules LW185, LW167; L5 modules LW286, LW284/LW285, CA269; L6 modules CA363 (Course Aim 5).
QAA subject benchmark statement (where applicable)7 http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-Law-15.pdf
Law 2015
PROFESSIONAL, STATUTORY AND REGULATORY BODIES (where applicable)
Where a course is accredited by a PSRB, full details of how the course meets external requirements, and what students are required to undertake, are included.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB) are the PSRBs. They
recognise a degree as a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) if it satisfies the requirements set out in the
Joint Statement 1999. The study of legal subjects must amount to at least 240 credits (a legal subject
means the study of law broadly interpreted and will include Criminology). The coverage of the
Foundations of Legal Knowledge (FLK) subjects (see below) must amount to not less than 180 credits
(modules involving the study of aspects of the English Legal System will be allowed to count towards
these 180 credits).
Students who successfully pass all of the law subjects will gain a degree recognised by the
PRSBs as a QLD provided they have taken no more than three attempts to pass the modules
covering the FLK subjects with a minimum pass rate of 40%. In addition the degree must be
completed within the maximum of six years.
This degree provides students with the Academic Stage of training for the legal profession. Although a
QLD satisfies the SRA’s requirements for solicitor training, any student who intends to qualify as a
barrister must obtain at least a Lower Second Class Honours in his or her degree and for the purposes
of the Bar the degree will remain valid as a QLD for a period of five years.
Foundations of Legal Knowledge are:
The key elements and general principles of the following areas of legal study:
i) Public Law, including Constitutional Law, Administrative Law and Human Rights
ii) Law of the European Union
iii) Criminal Law
iv) Obligations including Contract, Restitution and Tort
v) Property Law and
vi) Equity and the Law of Trusts
In addition students are expected to have received training in legal research.
The Foundations of Legal Knowledge subjects are provided by the following 20 credit
modules: Level 4: LW188 Law of Torts, LW161 Public Law.
Level 5: LW265 Contract Law, LW267 European Union Law, LW263 Criminal Law, CA269 Law
in Action: Moot.
Level 6: LW361 Equity and Trusts, LW365 Land Law.
7 Please refer to the QAA website for details.
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In addition students study the English Legal System and are provided with the tools to develop legal research skills in LW187 Legal Structures and Legal Ethics and LW185 Law in Practice.
LEARNING AND TEACHING
Learning and teaching methods
This section sets out the primary learning and teaching methods, including total learning hours and any specific requirements in terms of practical/ clinical-based learning. The indicative list of learning and teaching methods includes information on the proportion of the course delivered by each method and details where a particular method relates to a particular element of the course.
The information included in this section complements that found in the Key Information Set (KIS), with the programme specification providing further information about the learning and teaching methods used on the course.
The LLB (Hons) Law provides a three year full-time degree programme with the opportunity for
an additional placement year. The course meets the QAA Benchmark Standards for Law 2015
and the requirements of the SRA and the BSB. The Aims and Learning Outcomes map the
QAA’s benchmark outcomes titled ‘A Law student’s skills and qualities of mind’. These include
the ‘education of a well skilled graduate with considerable transferable generic and subject-
specific knowledge, skills and attributes’ complemented by an ‘appreciation of the complexity of
legal concepts, ethics, rules and principles, a respect for context and evidence, and a greater
awareness of the importance of the principles of justice and the rule of law to the foundations of
society’. This in turn aligns to the Curriculum Design Framework as follows
Practical Wisdom & Employability
The curriculum covers the required study of the key elements and general principles of
the areas of legal study known as the Foundations of Legal Knowledge in not less than
180 credits with 40 credits studied in the final year. Academic and employability skills
building is embedded from L4 to include practical tasks, team skills, presentations,
group working, mooting, interactive case studies, report writing, extra curricular
competitions, vacation and Y3 work placements and reflective review. The optional
professional placement year offers a variety of opportunities for students to enhance their
personal and vocational experience, to extend their understanding of aspects of the degree
studies and improve their employment prospects. Placement students may opt to undertake
a workplace project (20 final year credits) in lieu of a third elective module at Level 6 (Final
Year).
The University of Brighton’s LLB Career Planning Agreement produced annually in tandem with
the University’s Law Careers Counsellor identifies the current Destinations of Leavers from
Higher Education Performance Indicator (UoB benchmark 93.5%, sector benchmark 94.1%)
as: LLB Law with Business: 95.8%, LLB Law with Criminology 100%
A Curriculum Structured for Learning
The primary learning and teaching methods, other than guided independent study, include
• Induction
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Case studies
• Personal tutorial support (in person and by
email)
• Individual and group supervision
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• Student presentations
• Independent learning activities
• Problem based learning
• Research and personal development
activities
• Virtual learning environment (student
central)
• Work-place supervision (placement
students)
Further information on total learning hours and proportions of the course delivered by each
method is available on Unistats
In addition to summative (graded) assessments, each module offers formative (ungraded)
tasks throughout the academic year to include written submissions with tutor marked feedback;
group presentations with peer review and oral tutor feedback; in class and online quizzes with
oral and written tutor feedback; a mini moot with oral tutor feedback; examination questions in
exam conditions with written tutor feedback; problem solving questions, either individually or in
groups with oral tutor feedback; task related online seminars with online tutor feedback; in class
practice presentation with oral tutor feedback prior to summative presentation; practice
negotiation and dispute resolution with peer review and oral tutor feedback; presentations and
debates on core topics with tutor feedback; poster presentations of research findings with peer
review feedback; independent research supervision and feedback from an allocated tutor
(placement project and final year research electives).
Research and Enquiry Led Initiatives
Students have the opportunity and expectation to develop as co-producers of knowledge
using research approaches and skills through supportive group working; peer review;
reflective learning; problem based learning/case studies; practical tasks including
presentations, negotiations and mooting. Staff research in the subject area and pedagogic
research informs teaching methods. We have a research active Law team comprising
academic lawyers, (non practising) barristers, (non practising and practising) solicitors,
chartered practitioners (HR, employment law; marketing and business).
Staff and Students Working in Partnership
The three LLB pathways have a number of mechanism for working in partnership with students
on curriculum design, they are as follows:
Course leader sessions with the Course Reps: these Course Rep prelims are
timetabled two weeks prior to the Course Boards to ascertain module and course
specific issues. These are then addressed with the respective tutor prior to the Course
Board.
Some modules have online discussion boards where students can raise ideas and
issues.
Module feedback forms: Data feeds into module reviews and the annual Academic
Health Report.
Academic Health: students at all levels are consulted on the annual academic health
report and its associated action plan. This report is written by the Course Leader after
consideration of the annual data sets and module evaluation reports.
Suggestion boxes for some courses and in tandem with the Student Law Society.
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Networking events such as the Law Careers Question Time; the Law Networking Wine
Tasting; the Mooting, Client Interviewing; and Negotiating competitions sponsored by
local law firms; and the Law Ball.
Blended Learning
All modules incorporate a blended learning approach. Face-to-face instruction may include
(but not exclusively) lectures, seminars, workshops, practicals, tutorials and independent
research supervision. Online learning resources range from:
Studentcentral: eg. study materials, emails, blogs, discussion boards, use of internet
searches, formative assessment etc.
Electronic management of assessment (e-submission and e-feedback [written or
audio]).
Grade Centre
Online formative assessments/quizzes
Online videos: eg. BBC website, You Tube, TED, BOB etc.
Online library: reading materials (journal articles, e-books etc)
Flipped classroom: lectures online and homework followed up in class
IT and digital technologies: eg. mobile devices such as tablets and smart phones etc.
Social media interventions including youtube and Box of Broadcasts
Aspire Reading Lists with links to Box of Broadcasts and online sources
Westlaw, Lexis and HeinOnline legal search facilities
Guest professionals to share their knowledge
BBS Teaching and Learning Conference
BBS Research Showcase
Teaching, Learning and Assessment methods are varied across all levels and include
written assignments; practical tasks including presentations, negotiations and mooting;
portfolio submissions; problem based learning/case studies; in-class tests; e-learning;
supportive group working; peer review; reflective learning; legal research; seen and
unseen examinations.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment methods
This section sets out the summative assessment methods on the course and includes details on where to find further information on the criteria used in assessing coursework. It also provides an assessment matrix which reflects the variety of modes of assessment, and the volume of assessment in the course.
The information included in this section complements that found in the Key Information Set (KIS), with the programme specification providing further information about how the course is assessed.
The primary assessment methods are:
Examinations: demonstration of knowledge, understanding and ability to apply knowledge.
Problem Questions, Case Studies, Reports, Projects and Essays: demonstration of
analytical ability and written communication skills, team work.
Presentations: demonstration of knowledge, understanding and verbal communication skills.
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Variable assessment options are available within LW185; LW265 and LW361.
Course Learning Outcome Assessment method Module Number of credits
Knowledge & Theory 1: Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental doctrines and concepts which underpin the law of England and Wales particularly in the foundations of legal knowledge.
(Course Aims 2 & 3)
Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; in class Multichoice Question (MCQ) test; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive presentation; reflective statements; paired written work in preparation for practical moot; paired oral moot with skeleton argument and bundles of authorities; individual written report.
L4 modules LW161, LW187, LW188;
L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267,LW286, LW284/LW285, CA269;
L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361.
All 20 credit modules
Knowledge & Theory 2: An understanding of the sources of law and knowledge of the principal features of the English Legal System and the roles and responsibilities of the key institutions and players within the justice system in England and Wales.
(Course Aim 2)
Small group presentation; seen, closed book examination; in class Multichoice Question (MCQ) test.
L4 modules LW167, LW187.
All 20 credit modules
Knowledge & Theory 3: Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of legal concepts, values, principles and rules of English Law and their interrelationship within an ethical and contemporary context. (Course Aims 2 & 3)
Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; in class Multichoice Question (MCQ) test; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive presentation; reflective statements; paired written work in preparation for practical moot; paired oral moot with skeleton argument and bundles of authorities; individual written report.
L4 modules LW161, LW187, LW188;
L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267,LW286, LW284/LW285, CA269;
L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361.
All 20 credit modules
Knowledge & Theory 4: The skills to correctly use legal terminology, read and understand a range of complex works and summarise arguments accurately. (Course Aim 1)
Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; in class Multichoice Question (MCQ) test; academic skills portfolio; employability skills portfolio; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive presentation; reflective statements; paired written work in preparation for practical moot; paired oral moot with skeleton argument and bundles of authorities; individual written report.
L4 modules LW161, LW167, LW185, LW187, LW188
L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267, LW286, LW284/LW285, CA269;
L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361.
All 20 credit modules
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Knowledge & Theory 5: The ability to apply knowledge to situations, which relate to legal doctrinal disputes and demonstrate a familiarity with doctrinal and conceptual difficulties, and provide considered response to problems involving unresolved debates. (Course Aim 2)
Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; in class Multichoice Question (MCQ) test; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive presentation; reflective statements; paired written work in preparation for practical moot; paired oral moot with skeleton argument and bundles of authorities; individual written report.
L4 modules LW161, LW187, LW188;
L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267, LW284/LW285, CA269;
L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361.
All 20 credit modules
Knowledge & Theory 6:
The ability to identify and explain the internal structures, functions, operations of organisations and to recognise the importance and impact of a range of contemporary and pervasive issues relating to business. (Course Aims 2 & 4)
Individual in class tests; group business plan; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive presentation; reflective statements; closed book examination.
L4 module
ML188;
L5 modules LW284/LW285; LW286.
All 20 credit modules
Knowledge & Theory 7:
The intellectual and practical skills necessary for effective legal research and analysis of primary resources and to apply the results of such work to the solutions of legal problems. (Course Aim 4)
Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive presentation; reflective statements; paired written work in preparation for practical moot; paired oral moot with skeleton argument and bundles of authorities; individual written report.
L4 modules LW161, LW188;
L5 modules LW265, LW263 LW267, CA269 LW284/LW285;
L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361.
All 20 credit modules
Knowledge & Theory 8:
The analysis of data and of primary sources of law and the application of the results of such work to the solution of legal problems. (Course Aims 1 & 4)
Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; in class Multichoice Question (MCQ) test; academic skills portfolio; employability skills portfolio; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive presentation; reflective statements; paired written work in preparation for practical moot; paired oral moot with skeleton argument and bundles of authorities; individual written report.
L4 modules LW161, LW185, LW187, LW188;
L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267, LW284/LW285, CA269;
L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361.
All 20 credit modules
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Knowledge & Theory 9:
To identify and use relevant legal source materials and to identify contemporary debates and engage with these while accurately reporting the law in an area. (Course Aim 2)
Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; in class Multichoice Question (MCQ) test; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive presentation; reflective statements; paired written work in preparation for practical moot; paired oral moot with skeleton argument and bundles of authorities; individual written report.
L4 modules LW161, LW187, LW188;
L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267, LW284/LW285, CA269;
L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361)
All 20 credit modules
Skills 1: To apply legal knowledge to complex situations and to correctly use the English language and legal terminology, read and understand a range of complex works and summarise arguments accurately.
(Course Aims 2 & 4)
Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; in class Multichoice Question (MCQ) test; academic skills portfolio; employability skills portfolio; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive presentation; reflective statements; paired written work in preparation for practical moot; paired oral moot with skeleton argument and bundles of authorities; individual written report.
L4 modules LW161, LW185, LW187, LW188;
L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267, LW286, LW284/LW285, CA269;
L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361.
All 20 credit modules
Skills 2:
To locate, extract and analyse information from multiple sources, including the acknowledgement and referencing of sources. To select key issues, formulate them with clarity and write fluently, using terminology correctly. (Course Aims 1 & 4)
Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; individual in class tests inc MCQ; group business plan; academic skills portfolio; employability skills portfolio; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive presentations; reflective statements; paired written work in preparation for practical moot; paired oral moot with skeleton argument and bundles of authorities; individual written reports.
All modules
All 20 credit modules
Skills 3:
A capacity for critical evaluation of argument and evidence and the ability to recognise potential alternative conclusions for particular situations, and provide supporting reasons for them. (Course Aims 1 & 4)
Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; individual in class tests inc MCQ; group business plan; academic skills portfolio; employability skills portfolio; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive presentations; reflective statements; paired written work in preparation for practical moot; paired oral moot with
All modules
All 20 credit modules
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skeleton argument and bundles of authorities; individual written reports.
Skills 4:
To engage in academic debate in a professional manner and use a range of formats, to present specialist material. (Course Aims 1 & 4)
Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; individual in class tests inc MCQ; group business plan; academic skills portfolio; employability skills portfolio; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive presentations; reflective statements; paired written work in preparation for practical moot; paired oral moot with skeleton argument and bundles of authorities; individual written reports.
All modules
All 20 credit modules
Skills 5:
To make personal and reasoned judgements based on an informed understanding of standard arguments in certain areas of law. (Course Aims 1 & 4)
Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; in class Multichoice Question (MCQ) test; academic skills portfolio; employability skills portfolio; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive presentation; reflective statements; paired written work in preparation for practical moot; paired oral moot with skeleton argument and bundles of authorities; individual written report.
L4 modules LW161, LW188, LW187;
L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267, LW286, LW284/LW285, CA269;
L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361)
All 20 credit modules
Skills 6:
To act independently in planning and managing tasks, identify necessary resources, and reflect critically on their own learning and professional development. (Course Aims 5 & 6)
Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; individual in class tests inc MCQ; group business plan; academic skills portfolio; employability skills portfolio; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive presentations; reflective statements; paired written work in preparation for practical moot; paired oral moot with skeleton argument and bundles of authorities; individual written reports.
All modules
All 20 credit modules
Skills 7:
To enhance numeracy skills including the ability to interpret statistical information and analyse quantitative data.
Academic skills portfolio; employability skills portfolio; individual in class tests; group business plan.
L4 modules LW185, ML188
All 20 credit modules
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(Course Aims 4 & 5)
Skills 8:
To practise active listening in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a form appropriate to the intended audience. (Course Aim 5)
Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; individual in class tests inc MCQ; group business plan; academic skills portfolio; employability skills portfolio; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive presentations; reflective statements; paired written work in preparation for practical moot; paired oral moot with skeleton argument and bundles of authorities; individual written reports.
All modules
All 20 credit modules
Skills 9:
To use communication and information technology proficiently including the use of on line databases and the internet. (Course Aim 5)
Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; individual in class tests inc MCQ; group business plan; academic skills portfolio; employability skills portfolio; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive presentations; reflective statements; paired written work in preparation for practical moot; paired oral moot with skeleton argument and bundles of authorities; individual written reports.
All modules
All 20 credit modules
Skills 10:
To use standard paper and electronic resources to produce up to date information, and to conduct efficient searches of websites in order to locate relevant information. (Course Aims 4 & 5)
Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; individual in class tests inc MCQ; group business plan; academic skills portfolio; employability skills portfolio; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive presentations; reflective statements; paired written work in preparation for practical moot; paired oral moot with skeleton argument and bundles of authorities; individual written reports.
All modules
All 20 credit modules
Skills 11:
To be able to work in a group as an effective participant and produce oral and written presentations.
(Course Aim 5)
Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; academic skills portfolio; employability skills portfolio; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive
L4 modules LW185, LW167;
L5 modules LW286, LW284/LW285, CA269;
All 20 credit modules
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presentation; reflective statements; paired written work in preparation for practical moot; paired oral moot with skeleton argument and bundles of authorities; individual written report.
L6 modules CA363
SUPPORT AND INFORMATION
Institutional/ University All students benefit from:
University induction week
Student Handbook: the University and you
Course Handbook
Extensive library facilities
Computer pool rooms (indicate number of workstations by site)
E-mail address
Welfare service
Personal tutor for advice and guidance
Student Support and Guidance Tutor
University Disability & Dyslexia Team (UDDT)
Learning Support Programme (pending assessment through UDDT)
BBS Undergraduate Team
Course-specific Additional support, specifically where courses have non-traditional patterns of delivery (e.g. distance learning and work-based learning) include:
In addition, students on this course benefit from:
Please refer to information held in studentcentral.
Studying Law Guide
Law Careers Handbook
Law Careers Question Time
Supervision Tutor support during optional placement year
Dedicated Careers advice with guest speakers as appropriate
Access to a wide range of legal sources both paper and electronic e.g. Lexis
Library, Westlaw, Lawtel. The learning resources are compliant with the
Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board requirements
Course Leader Student Liaison Forum
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PART 3: COURSE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS
COURSE STRUCTURE
This section includes an outline of the structure of the programme, including stages of study and progression points. Course Leaders may choose to include a structure diagram here.
The curriculum covers the required study of the key elements and general principles of the
areas of legal study known as the Foundations of Legal Knowledge (FLKs) in not less than
180 credits with 40 FLK credits studied in the final year. Students who successfully pass all of
the Law subjects will gain a degree recognised as a Qualifying Law Degree provided they have
taken no more than three attempts to pass the modules covering the FLK subjects with a minimum
pass rate of 40%. In addition the degree must be completed within the maximum of six years.
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Modules
Status:
M = Mandatory (modules which must be taken and passed to be eligible for the award)
C = Compulsory (modules which must be taken to be eligible for the award)
O = Optional (optional modules)
A = Additional (modules which must be taken to be eligible for an award accredited by a professional, statutory or regulatory body, including any non-credit bearing modules)
* Optional modules listed are indicative only and may be subject to change, depending on timetabling and staff availability
Level8
Module code
Status Module title Credit
4 LW188 M Law of Torts 20
4 LW161 M Public Law 20
4 LW187 M Legal Structures and Legal Ethics 20
4 LW185 C Law in Practice: Skills 20
4 LW167 C Criminal Justice and theory 20
4 ML188 C Business Planning 20
5 LW263 C Criminal Law 20
5 CA269 C Law in Action: Moot 20
5 LW265 C Contract Law 20
5 LW267 C European Union Law 20
5 LW286 C Law of Organisations 20
5 LW285 O Either Practical Employment Law 20
5 LW284 O Or Intellectual property and data privacy Law 20
Optional placement year
6 LW361 C Equity & Trusts 20
6 LW365 C Land Law 20
6 CA363 C Legal Research Project 20
Plus two law electives
6 LW371 O Intellectual Property Law (if LW284 has NOT been taken in year 2)
20
6 LW369 O Employment Law (if LW285 has NOT been taken in year 2)
20
6 LW362 O Company and Finance Law 20
6 DB318 O Law Dissertation 40
6 LW315 O Commercial Law 20
6 LW381 O Family Law 20
6 LW382 O The Innocence Programme 20
6 LW397 O Migration Law 20
6 LW368 O Human Rights and Business 20
6 LW396 O Environmental Law 20
6 LW356 O Negotiation, Mediation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution
20
Plus one free choice elective which may be a law elective or one of the following.
6 DB319 O Placement Project (placement students only) 20
6 CA381 O Small Business and Entrepreneurship 20
6 CA382 O Social Enterprise: New Business Planning 20
6 HR325 O Understanding Employee Relations 20
8 All modules have learning outcomes commensurate with the FHEQ levels 0, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. List the level which corresponds with the learning outcomes of each module.
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6 HR388 O HRM and Organisational Change 20
6 EC383 O Business ethics and corporate social responsibility 40
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AWARD AND CLASSIFICATION
Award type Award* Title Level Eligibility for award Classification of award
Total credits9 Minimum credits10 Ratio of marks11: Class of award
Final LLB (Hons)
Law 6 Total credit 360 Minimum credit at level of award 120
Levels 5 and 6 (25:75) Honours degree
Final LLB Law 6 Total credit 300 Minimum credit at level of award 120
Levels 5 and 6 (25:75) Select
Intermediate DipHE Law 5 Total credit 240 Minimum credit at level of award 120
Level 5 marks Select
Intermediate CertHE Law 4 Total credit 120 Minimum credit at level of award 120
Level 4 marks Select
Select Select Total credit Select Minimum credit at level of award Select
Select Select
*Foundation degrees only
Progression routes from award:
Award classifications Mark/ band % Foundation degree Honours degree Postgraduate12 degree (excludes PGCE and BM BS)
70% - 100% Distinction First (1) Distinction
60% - 69.99% Merit Upper second (2:1) Merit
50% - 59.99% Pass
Lower second (2:2) Pass
40% - 49.99% Third (3)
9 Total number of credits required to be eligible for the award. 10 Minimum number of credits required, at level of award, to be eligible for the award. 11 Algorithm used to determine the classification of the final award (all marks are credit-weighted). For a Masters degree, the mark for the final element (e.g, dissertation) must be in the corresponding class of award. 12 Refers to taught provision: PG Cert, PG Dip, Masters.
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EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS
Please refer to the Course Approval and Review Handbook when completing this section.
The examination and assessment regulations for the course should be in accordance with the University’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses (available from staffcentral or studentcentral).
Specific regulations which materially affect assessment, progression and award on the course e.g. Where referrals or repeat of modules are not permitted in line with the University’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses.
One foundation of legal knowledge module may be compensated at the final year Award Board provided the mark is 35% or above.
Exceptions required by PSRB These require the approval of the Chair of the Academic Board
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