Law with a Language (with a study abroad year)
(LLB) Law with a Language (with a study abroad year)
Entry for 2022
FHEQ level
This course is set at Level 6 in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
Course learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the institutions and procedures of the English Legal system and of the EU.
Apply knowledge and show critical understanding of the concepts, principles, values and rules of a range of legal subjects, including where appropriate laws of other jurisdictions
Undertake in-depth study and demonstrate extensive knowledge and understanding of specialist areas of law and/or legal theory.
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
Identify the issues of legal relevance in a given factual or hypothetical situation and apply knowledge appropriately to provide a solution supported by legal authority.
Conduct independent legal research to locate relevant legal and non-legal materials and use such materials in a way that is appropriate to the level of study.
Analyse law and legal issues, considering both doctrinal and non-doctrinal aspects.
Evaluate and reflect critically on the current law and proposals for reform.
Present clear, concise and accurate arguments, supported with relevant authority and employing legal terminology correctly.
Understand the main arguments of extended discourse in standard and some specialised target language, across a varied range of subjects
Communicate effectively, and with confidence, in planned and spontaneous speech and writing, in a variety of formal and informal contexts.
Use language and specialised vocabulary with accuracy, appropriate to the level, in speech and in writing.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of aspects of the general social, political and/or cultural and professional contexts of the language, presented through a range of media, such as text, audio, and audio-visual.
Full-time course composition
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