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FHEQ level

This course is set at Level 6 in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.

Course Aims

1. To provide students with knowledge of the fundamental principles of law.
2. To provide students with an understanding of law and an appreciation of the inter-relationship of law and society.
3. To develop key skills of analysis, problem-solving, legal reasoning and argument and the ability to communicate these orally and in writing; to undertake legal research using paper and electronic research tools; and to provide opportunities to enhance legal and personal skills through participation in mooting, negotiating and client interviewing.
4. To stimulate and equip students to pursue independent study and to reflect critically upon the law.
5. To encourage an awareness of other disciplines related to law.
6. To equip students who wish to pursue further academic or vocational study with the skills and knowledge to do so.

The programme allows graduate students to study the foundations of legal knowledge in two years, together with an opportunity to choose an option subject from the options listed in the three year LLB programme. One option (Criminology) is included in the courses listed (below) as an example of how the programme learning outcomes are fulfilled by the study of an option subject.

Accreditation Marketing Text

This course satisfies the academic component of Bar training (subject to minimum pass marks and number of attempts). This degree acts as a gateway to further qualification as both a solicitor and a barrister. The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) must be taken by graduates wishing to become a solicitor.

Course learning outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of the institutions and procedures of the English Legal system and of the EU.

Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts, principles, values and rules of English Law.

Draw upon the fundamental principles of English law to undertake in-depth study of specialist areas of law

Be aware of the context within which law operates and value the insights gained through study of other disciplines related to law

Demonstrate an appreciation of the inter-relationship of law and society.

Demonstrate the ability to identify the issues of legal relevance in a given factual situation and apply knowledge to provide a solution supported by legal authority.

Conduct independent legal research to locate relevant legal and non-legal materials using paper and electronic research tools

Demonstrate the ability to analyse the law, showing understanding of judicial reasoning and statutory interpretation.

Analyse issues of doctrinal and conceptual difficulty.

Synthesise material from legal and non-legal sources.

Evaluate the current law and proposals for reform.

Reflect critically upon the law.

Work independently and on own initiative, seeking appropriate assistance and appreciating the value of constructive criticism.

Participate in debate, supporting his/her argument with legal authority, employing legal terminology correctly and effectively communicating his/her argument, whilst listening and responding to the views of others.

Present clear, concise and accurate written argument, supported with legal authority and employing legal terminology correctly

Use IT for word-processing, searching library catalogue, electronic research tools and the internet.

Work in collaboration with others to complete group exercises.

Full-time course composition