About the programme

Law holds a fundamental position in society and shapes many aspects of human behaviour. The LLB degree offers an insight into the principles, processes and institutions of Law and the relevant social, political, historical, philosophical, ethical and cultural context in which Law operates. It gives students the opportunity to develop skills that are central, not only to legal professions, but to many other types of employment.
A career in law can be highly rewarding, both personally and financially – and if you're interested in a legal career, an LLB degree is an excellent starting point. In addition to careers within the legal profession, there are also wide opportunities for legally-trained graduates in many other industries.

Programme modules:

Level 1

• Skills for Academic Learning in Law
• The Legal System
• Contract Law
• Comparative Legal Systems
• Tort Law
• Constitutional and Administrative Law

Level 2

• Law and Society
• Criminal Law
• Equity and Trusts
• Human Rights
• European Union Law
• Land Law
• Intellectual Property

Level 3

• Family Law
• Company Law
• Employment Law
• Consumer Law
• Medicine and the Law
• International Human Rights
• Evidence
• Project
• Public International Law

Learning materials

Textbooks are provided with specially written study guides containing interactive materials. Opportunities for student/student and student/tutor discussion are provided via our Student Community website.
Additional learning resources include access to the ATHENS database and the UK Libraries Plus system.

Assessment and examinations

Assessment is through a mixture of coursework and examination. Coursework includes essays, logs, research projects, practical tasks and a final-year dissertation. Assessment at Level 1 is often by coursework, in order to provide you with maximum feedback and guidance. Across Levels 2 and 3, the emphasis shifts to examination-based assessment, but there will be no more than four exams per level.

Duration

Each module requires 200 study hours (approximately six months) but you can study more than one module at a time.

Award

LLB (Hons) in Law on successful completion of the full programme. You can also study individual modules, or gain a Certificate of Higher Education, Diploma of Higher Education or an Ordinary BA degree, depending on the number of modules completed.