Law
(LLB) Law
Entry for 2026
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.
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.
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 using paper and electronic research tools
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.
For information on the composition of this course please see either the on-line Undergraduate prospectus for undergraduate related courses or the on-line Postgraduate prospectus for postgraduate related courses.
More detailed information on the course structure and modules within this degree will be available on this page shortly.
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The University reserves the right to make changes to the contents or methods of delivery of, or to discontinue, merge or combine modules, if such action is reasonably considered necessary by the University. If there are not sufficient student numbers to make a module viable, the University reserves the right to cancel such a module. If the University withdraws or discontinues a module, it will use its reasonable endeavours to provide a suitable alternative module.