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FHEQ level

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

Please Note

The programme specification below is for illustrative purposes. Please contact the School Administrator (Curriculum) for more detailed information.

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.
7. Have gained knowledge of the region broadly defined, across a range of disciplines and historical periods
8. Have learned to appreciate and understand a range of theoretical approaches to the study of the Region, and will have gained specialised knowledge in one disciplinary approach.
9. Be able to analyse the production, consumption and reception of texts within their historical and cultural context.
10.Be able to appreciate a range of literary, historical and political traditions and their effects on cultural formations and identities.
11.Have benefited from the educational and cultural experience of a Year Abroad and contributed to the international mission of the University through this aspect of the programme.
12.Have developed the intellectual and practical skills needed to learn independently.
13.Be able to communicate and explain what they have learned clearly in written and oral form.
14.Have developed skills that will prepare them for employment in a wide range of contexts or for further study.


The programme allows students 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.

Have demonstrated detailed knowledge of and critical engagement with the region broadly defined

Have studied the region through interdisciplinary approaches to the subject area

Have gained specialised knowledge in one disciplinary approach to the region

Be able to recognise, represent, and critically reflect upon ideas and concepts from other cultures

Have demonstrated awareness and understanding of relevant vocabulary of contributory methodologies and theories that are relevant to the Region, and will have the capacity to assess the merits of contrasting approaches

Have demonstrated awareness of, and ability to use and evaluate a diverse range of relevant information and research resources, including major internet-based resources

Have gained knowledge of a range of literary and/or historical and/or political texts from different periods, including before 1800

Have gained an understanding of the social, cultural, and historical context in which texts are produced and read

Have acquired a range of core and personal attributes, cognitive, research, practical, and transferable skills (HAHP Core Transferable Skills)

Full-time course composition