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PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

Final

PART 1: COURSE SUMMARY INFORMATION

Course summary

Final award LLB (Hons) Law

Intermediate award DipHE Law

CertHE Law

Course status Validated

Awarding body University of Brighton

School Brighton Business School

Location of study/ campus Moulsecoomb

Partner institution(s)

Name of institution Host department Course status

1. SELECT

2.

3.

Admissions

Admissions agency UCAS

Entry requirements Include any progression opportunities into the course.

Check the University's website for current entry requirements. Typical Entry requirements

A-levels or BTEC

Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBC–BCC (112–104 UCAS Tariff points), or BTEC Extended Diploma DMM–MMM.

International Baccalaureate

28 points, including 16 at Higher level.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass with 60 credits overall. Units in law, business or humanities required. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above.

GCSE (minimum grade 4)

At least English and maths GCSE at grade 4.

For non-native speakers of English

IELTS 6.0, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

OR

To pass the International College Foundation Certificate in Business, Hospitality, Tourism & Social Science with a minimum of 50% overall which must include a minimum overall English grade of 60% with 60% in writing and no less than 55% in all other components. [This includes UBIC].

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Via Access or other progression agreements approved by Brighton Business School and the University of Brighton.

Other: Mature, 21 years or over, applicants without the above qualifications should be able to show an ability to benefit from the course by, for example, work or professional experience. All mature applicants are considered on an individual basis.

Start date (mmm-yy) Normally September

September 2018

Mode of study

Mode of study Duration of study (standard) Maximum registration period

Full-time 3 years 8 years (6 years for the purposes of a QLD)

Part-time Select Select

Sandwich 4 years 10 years (6 years for the purposes of a QLD)

Distance Select Select

Course codes/categories

UCAS code ML100

Contacts

Course Leader (or Course Development Leader)

Zoe Swan

Admissions Tutor Central Admissions Team

Examination and Assessment

External Examiner(s)

Name Place of work Date tenure expires

Prof Nigel Duncan

Prof Christopher Ashford

City Law School, University of London University of Northumbria

31/12/2021

30/09/2019

Examination Board(s) (AEB/CEB)

AEB: Law

CEB: UG Accounting Finance & Law Programmes Examination/Award Board

Approval and review

Approval date Review date

Validation March 20171 Sept 2018 brought forward to April 2018 (CDF compliance)2

Programme Specification March 20173 20184

1 Date of original validation. 2 Date of most recent periodic review (normally academic year of validation + 5 years). 3 Month and year this version of the programme specification was approved (normally September). 4 Date programme specification will be reviewed (normally approval date + 1 year). If programme specification is applicable to a particular cohort, please state here.

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Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body 1 (if applicable): Solicitors Regulation Authority

March 2017 5

Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body 2 (if applicable): Bar Standards Board

March 2017

Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body 3 (if applicable):

5 Date of most recent review by accrediting/ approving external body.

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PART 2: COURSE DETAILS

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Aims

The aims of the course are:

1. To provide a programme of study of law through which students can develop their analytical and critical capacities and apply these to their increasing knowledge and understanding of law.

2. To provide a solid academic grounding in the Foundations of Legal Knowledge subjects, together with other substantive areas of law and to develop an understanding of law in a contemporary business context.

3. To develop awareness of the principles and values of law and justice, and of legal ethics. 4. To enhance a wide range of key intellectual skills including legal research, analysis and

problem-solving plus practical skills underpinning legal and other related employment. 5. To furnish students with key communication skills, teamwork and independent learning in

order to provide students with academic competency and transferable skills and employability.

Learning outcomes

The outcomes of the main award provide information about how the primary aims are demonstrated by students following the course. These are mapped to external reference points where appropriate6. http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-Law-15.pdf

Knowledge and theory 1. Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental doctrines and concepts which underpin the law of England and Wales particularly in the foundations of legal knowledge. (L4 modules LW188, LW161, LW187; L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267,LW286, LW284/LW285, CA269; L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361) (Course Aims 2 & 3).

2. An understanding of the sources of law and knowledge of the principal features of the English Legal System and the roles and responsibilities of the key institutions and players within the justice system in England and Wales. (L4 modules LW187, LW167) (Course Aim 2).

3. Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of legal concepts,

values, principles and rules of English Law and their interrelationship within an ethical and contemporary context . (L4 modules LW188, LW161, LW187; L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267,LW286, LW284/LW285, CA269; L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361) (Course Aims 2 & 3).

4. The skills to correctly use legal terminology, read and understand a range of complex works and summarise arguments accurately. (L4 modules LW161, LW188, LW187,LW167, LW185; L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267, LW286, LW284/LW285, CA269; L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361) (Course Aims 1).

5. The ability to apply knowledge to situations, which relate to legal

doctrinal disputes and demonstrate a familiarity with doctrinal and conceptual difficulties, and provide considered response to problems involving unresolved debates. (L4 modules LW161, LW188, LW187; L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267, LW284/LW285, CA269; L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361) (Course Aim 2).

6. The ability to identify and explain the internal structures, functions,

6 Please refer to Course Development and Review Handbook or QAA website for details.

http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-Law-15.pdf

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operations of organisations and to recognise the importance and impact of a range of contemporary and pervasive issues relating to business (ML188, LW286, LW284/LW285,) (Course Aims 2 & 4).

7. The intellectual and practical skills necessary for effective legal

research and analysis of primary resources and to apply the results of such work to the solutions of legal problems. (L4 modules LW161, LW188; L5 modules LW265, LW263 LW267, CA269 LW284/LW285; L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361) (Course Aim 4).

8. The analysis of data and of primary sources of law and the application of the results of such work to the solution of legal problems. (L4 modules LW161, LW188, LW187, LW185; L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267, LW284/LW285, CA269; L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361) (Course Aims 1 & 4).

9. To identify and use relevant legal source materials and to identify contemporary debates and engage with these while accurately reporting the law in an area. (L4 modules LW161, LW188, LW187; L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267, LW284/LW285, CA269; L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361) (Course Aim 2).

Skills Includes intellectual skills (i.e. generic skills relating to academic study, problem solving, evaluation, research etc.) and professional/ practical skills.

1. To apply legal knowledge to complex situations and to correctly use the English language and legal terminology, read and understand a range of complex works and summarise arguments accurately. (L4 modules LW161, LW188, LW187, LW185; L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267, LW286, LW284/LW285, CA269; L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361) (Course Aims 2 & 4).

2. To locate, extract and analyse information from multiple sources, including the acknowledgement and referencing of sources. To select key issues, formulate them with clarity and write fluently, using terminology correctly. (All modules) (Course Aims 1 & 4).

3. A capacity for critical evaluation of argument and evidence and the ability to recognise potential alternative conclusions for particular situations, and provide supporting reasons for them. (All modules) (Course Aims 1 & 4).

4. To engage in academic debate in a professional manner and use a range of formats, to present specialist material. (All modules) (Course Aims 1 & 4).

5. To make personal and reasoned judgements based on an informed understanding of standard arguments in certain areas of law. (L4 modules LW161, LW188, LW187; L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267, LW286, LW284/LW285, CA269; L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361) (Course Aims 1 & 4).

6. To act independently in planning and managing tasks, identify necessary resources, and reflect critically on their own learning and professional development. (All modules) (Course Aims 5 & 6).

7. To enhance numeracy skills including the ability to interpret statistical information and analyse quantitative data (L4 modules LW185, ML188) (Course Aims 4 & 5).

8. To practise active listening in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a form appropriate to the intended audience. (All modules) (Course Aim 5).

9. To use communication and information technology proficiently including the use of on line databases and the internet. (All modules) (Course Aim 5).

10. To use standard paper and electronic resources to produce up to date information, and to conduct efficient searches of websites in order to locate relevant information. (All modules) (Course Aims 4 & 5).

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11. To be able to work in a group as an effective participant and produce oral and written presentations. (L4 modules LW185, LW167; L5 modules LW286, LW284/LW285, CA269; L6 modules CA363 (Course Aim 5).

QAA subject benchmark statement (where applicable)7 http://www.qaa.ac.uk/en/Publications/Documents/SBS-Law-15.pdf

Law 2015

PROFESSIONAL, STATUTORY AND REGULATORY BODIES (where applicable)

Where a course is accredited by a PSRB, full details of how the course meets external requirements, and what students are required to undertake, are included.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB) are the PSRBs. They

recognise a degree as a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) if it satisfies the requirements set out in the

Joint Statement 1999. The study of legal subjects must amount to at least 240 credits (a legal subject

means the study of law broadly interpreted and will include Criminology). The coverage of the

Foundations of Legal Knowledge (FLK) subjects (see below) must amount to not less than 180 credits

(modules involving the study of aspects of the English Legal System will be allowed to count towards

these 180 credits).

Students who successfully pass all of the law subjects will gain a degree recognised by the

PRSBs as a QLD provided they have taken no more than three attempts to pass the modules

covering the FLK subjects with a minimum pass rate of 40%. In addition the degree must be

completed within the maximum of six years.

This degree provides students with the Academic Stage of training for the legal profession. Although a

QLD satisfies the SRA’s requirements for solicitor training, any student who intends to qualify as a

barrister must obtain at least a Lower Second Class Honours in his or her degree and for the purposes

of the Bar the degree will remain valid as a QLD for a period of five years.

Foundations of Legal Knowledge are:

The key elements and general principles of the following areas of legal study:

i) Public Law, including Constitutional Law, Administrative Law and Human Rights

ii) Law of the European Union

iii) Criminal Law

iv) Obligations including Contract, Restitution and Tort

v) Property Law and

vi) Equity and the Law of Trusts

In addition students are expected to have received training in legal research.

The Foundations of Legal Knowledge subjects are provided by the following 20 credit

modules: Level 4: LW188 Law of Torts, LW161 Public Law.

Level 5: LW265 Contract Law, LW267 European Union Law, LW263 Criminal Law, CA269 Law

in Action: Moot.

Level 6: LW361 Equity and Trusts, LW365 Land Law.

7 Please refer to the QAA website for details.




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In addition students study the English Legal System and are provided with the tools to develop legal research skills in LW187 Legal Structures and Legal Ethics and LW185 Law in Practice.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

Learning and teaching methods

This section sets out the primary learning and teaching methods, including total learning hours and any specific requirements in terms of practical/ clinical-based learning. The indicative list of learning and teaching methods includes information on the proportion of the course delivered by each method and details where a particular method relates to a particular element of the course.

The information included in this section complements that found in the Key Information Set (KIS), with the programme specification providing further information about the learning and teaching methods used on the course.

The LLB (Hons) Law provides a three year full-time degree programme with the opportunity for

an additional placement year. The course meets the QAA Benchmark Standards for Law 2015

and the requirements of the SRA and the BSB. The Aims and Learning Outcomes map the

QAA’s benchmark outcomes titled ‘A Law student’s skills and qualities of mind’. These include

the ‘education of a well skilled graduate with considerable transferable generic and subject-

specific knowledge, skills and attributes’ complemented by an ‘appreciation of the complexity of

legal concepts, ethics, rules and principles, a respect for context and evidence, and a greater

awareness of the importance of the principles of justice and the rule of law to the foundations of

society’. This in turn aligns to the Curriculum Design Framework as follows

Practical Wisdom & Employability

The curriculum covers the required study of the key elements and general principles of

the areas of legal study known as the Foundations of Legal Knowledge in not less than

180 credits with 40 credits studied in the final year. Academic and employability skills

building is embedded from L4 to include practical tasks, team skills, presentations,

group working, mooting, interactive case studies, report writing, extra curricular

competitions, vacation and Y3 work placements and reflective review. The optional

professional placement year offers a variety of opportunities for students to enhance their

personal and vocational experience, to extend their understanding of aspects of the degree

studies and improve their employment prospects. Placement students may opt to undertake

a workplace project (20 final year credits) in lieu of a third elective module at Level 6 (Final

Year).

The University of Brighton’s LLB Career Planning Agreement produced annually in tandem with

the University’s Law Careers Counsellor identifies the current Destinations of Leavers from

Higher Education Performance Indicator (UoB benchmark 93.5%, sector benchmark 94.1%)

as: LLB Law with Business: 95.8%, LLB Law with Criminology 100%

A Curriculum Structured for Learning

The primary learning and teaching methods, other than guided independent study, include

• Induction

• Lectures

• Seminars

• Workshops

• Case studies

• Personal tutorial support (in person and by

email)

• Individual and group supervision

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• Student presentations

• Independent learning activities

• Problem based learning

• Research and personal development

activities

• Virtual learning environment (student

central)

• Work-place supervision (placement

students)

Further information on total learning hours and proportions of the course delivered by each

method is available on Unistats

In addition to summative (graded) assessments, each module offers formative (ungraded)

tasks throughout the academic year to include written submissions with tutor marked feedback;

group presentations with peer review and oral tutor feedback; in class and online quizzes with

oral and written tutor feedback; a mini moot with oral tutor feedback; examination questions in

exam conditions with written tutor feedback; problem solving questions, either individually or in

groups with oral tutor feedback; task related online seminars with online tutor feedback; in class

practice presentation with oral tutor feedback prior to summative presentation; practice

negotiation and dispute resolution with peer review and oral tutor feedback; presentations and

debates on core topics with tutor feedback; poster presentations of research findings with peer

review feedback; independent research supervision and feedback from an allocated tutor

(placement project and final year research electives).

Research and Enquiry Led Initiatives

Students have the opportunity and expectation to develop as co-producers of knowledge

using research approaches and skills through supportive group working; peer review;

reflective learning; problem based learning/case studies; practical tasks including

presentations, negotiations and mooting. Staff research in the subject area and pedagogic

research informs teaching methods. We have a research active Law team comprising

academic lawyers, (non practising) barristers, (non practising and practising) solicitors,

chartered practitioners (HR, employment law; marketing and business).

Staff and Students Working in Partnership

The three LLB pathways have a number of mechanism for working in partnership with students

on curriculum design, they are as follows:

Course leader sessions with the Course Reps: these Course Rep prelims are

timetabled two weeks prior to the Course Boards to ascertain module and course

specific issues. These are then addressed with the respective tutor prior to the Course

Board.

Some modules have online discussion boards where students can raise ideas and

issues.

Module feedback forms: Data feeds into module reviews and the annual Academic

Health Report.

Academic Health: students at all levels are consulted on the annual academic health

report and its associated action plan. This report is written by the Course Leader after

consideration of the annual data sets and module evaluation reports.

Suggestion boxes for some courses and in tandem with the Student Law Society.

http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/

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Networking events such as the Law Careers Question Time; the Law Networking Wine

Tasting; the Mooting, Client Interviewing; and Negotiating competitions sponsored by

local law firms; and the Law Ball.

Blended Learning

All modules incorporate a blended learning approach. Face-to-face instruction may include

(but not exclusively) lectures, seminars, workshops, practicals, tutorials and independent

research supervision. Online learning resources range from:

Studentcentral: eg. study materials, emails, blogs, discussion boards, use of internet

searches, formative assessment etc.

Electronic management of assessment (e-submission and e-feedback [written or

audio]).

Grade Centre

Online formative assessments/quizzes

Online videos: eg. BBC website, You Tube, TED, BOB etc.

Online library: reading materials (journal articles, e-books etc)

Flipped classroom: lectures online and homework followed up in class

IT and digital technologies: eg. mobile devices such as tablets and smart phones etc.

Social media interventions including youtube and Box of Broadcasts

Aspire Reading Lists with links to Box of Broadcasts and online sources

Westlaw, Lexis and HeinOnline legal search facilities

Guest professionals to share their knowledge

BBS Teaching and Learning Conference

BBS Research Showcase

Teaching, Learning and Assessment methods are varied across all levels and include

written assignments; practical tasks including presentations, negotiations and mooting;

portfolio submissions; problem based learning/case studies; in-class tests; e-learning;

supportive group working; peer review; reflective learning; legal research; seen and

unseen examinations.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment methods

This section sets out the summative assessment methods on the course and includes details on where to find further information on the criteria used in assessing coursework. It also provides an assessment matrix which reflects the variety of modes of assessment, and the volume of assessment in the course.

The information included in this section complements that found in the Key Information Set (KIS), with the programme specification providing further information about how the course is assessed.

The primary assessment methods are:

Examinations: demonstration of knowledge, understanding and ability to apply knowledge.

Problem Questions, Case Studies, Reports, Projects and Essays: demonstration of

analytical ability and written communication skills, team work.

Presentations: demonstration of knowledge, understanding and verbal communication skills.

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Variable assessment options are available within LW185; LW265 and LW361.

Course Learning Outcome Assessment method Module Number of credits

Knowledge & Theory 1: Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental doctrines and concepts which underpin the law of England and Wales particularly in the foundations of legal knowledge.

(Course Aims 2 & 3)

Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; in class Multichoice Question (MCQ) test; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive presentation; reflective statements; paired written work in preparation for practical moot; paired oral moot with skeleton argument and bundles of authorities; individual written report.

L4 modules LW161, LW187, LW188;

L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267,LW286, LW284/LW285, CA269;

L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361.

All 20 credit modules

Knowledge & Theory 2: An understanding of the sources of law and knowledge of the principal features of the English Legal System and the roles and responsibilities of the key institutions and players within the justice system in England and Wales.

(Course Aim 2)

Small group presentation; seen, closed book examination; in class Multichoice Question (MCQ) test.

L4 modules LW167, LW187.


Knowledge & Theory 3: Knowledge and understanding of a wide range of legal concepts, values, principles and rules of English Law and their interrelationship within an ethical and contemporary context. (Course Aims 2 & 3)



L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267,LW286, LW284/LW285, CA269;



Knowledge & Theory 4: The skills to correctly use legal terminology, read and understand a range of complex works and summarise arguments accurately. (Course Aim 1)

Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; in class Multichoice Question (MCQ) test; academic skills portfolio; employability skills portfolio; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive presentation; reflective statements; paired written work in preparation for practical moot; paired oral moot with skeleton argument and bundles of authorities; individual written report.

L4 modules LW161, LW167, LW185, LW187, LW188

L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267, LW286, LW284/LW285, CA269;



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Knowledge & Theory 5: The ability to apply knowledge to situations, which relate to legal doctrinal disputes and demonstrate a familiarity with doctrinal and conceptual difficulties, and provide considered response to problems involving unresolved debates. (Course Aim 2)



L5 modules LW265, LW263, LW267, LW284/LW285, CA269;



Knowledge & Theory 6:

The ability to identify and explain the internal structures, functions, operations of organisations and to recognise the importance and impact of a range of contemporary and pervasive issues relating to business. (Course Aims 2 & 4)

Individual in class tests; group business plan; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive presentation; reflective statements; closed book examination.

L4 module

ML188;

L5 modules LW284/LW285; LW286.



The intellectual and practical skills necessary for effective legal research and analysis of primary resources and to apply the results of such work to the solutions of legal problems. (Course Aim 4)

Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive presentation; reflective statements; paired written work in preparation for practical moot; paired oral moot with skeleton argument and bundles of authorities; individual written report.

L4 modules LW161, LW188;

L5 modules LW265, LW263 LW267, CA269 LW284/LW285;




The analysis of data and of primary sources of law and the application of the results of such work to the solution of legal problems. (Course Aims 1 & 4)


L4 modules LW161, LW185, LW187, LW188;




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To identify and use relevant legal source materials and to identify contemporary debates and engage with these while accurately reporting the law in an area. (Course Aim 2)




L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361)


Skills 1: To apply legal knowledge to complex situations and to correctly use the English language and legal terminology, read and understand a range of complex works and summarise arguments accurately.

(Course Aims 2 & 4)


L4 modules LW161, LW185, LW187, LW188;




Skills 2:

To locate, extract and analyse information from multiple sources, including the acknowledgement and referencing of sources. To select key issues, formulate them with clarity and write fluently, using terminology correctly. (Course Aims 1 & 4)

Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; individual in class tests inc MCQ; group business plan; academic skills portfolio; employability skills portfolio; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive presentations; reflective statements; paired written work in preparation for practical moot; paired oral moot with skeleton argument and bundles of authorities; individual written reports.

All modules


Skills 3:

A capacity for critical evaluation of argument and evidence and the ability to recognise potential alternative conclusions for particular situations, and provide supporting reasons for them. (Course Aims 1 & 4)

Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; individual in class tests inc MCQ; group business plan; academic skills portfolio; employability skills portfolio; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive presentations; reflective statements; paired written work in preparation for practical moot; paired oral moot with

All modules


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skeleton argument and bundles of authorities; individual written reports.

Skills 4:

To engage in academic debate in a professional manner and use a range of formats, to present specialist material. (Course Aims 1 & 4)


All modules


Skills 5:

To make personal and reasoned judgements based on an informed understanding of standard arguments in certain areas of law. (Course Aims 1 & 4)




L6 modules CA363, LW365, LW361)


Skills 6:

To act independently in planning and managing tasks, identify necessary resources, and reflect critically on their own learning and professional development. (Course Aims 5 & 6)


All modules


Skills 7:

To enhance numeracy skills including the ability to interpret statistical information and analyse quantitative data.

Academic skills portfolio; employability skills portfolio; individual in class tests; group business plan.

L4 modules LW185, ML188


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(Course Aims 4 & 5)

Skills 8:

To practise active listening in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a form appropriate to the intended audience. (Course Aim 5)


All modules


Skills 9:

To use communication and information technology proficiently including the use of on line databases and the internet. (Course Aim 5)


All modules


Skills 10:

To use standard paper and electronic resources to produce up to date information, and to conduct efficient searches of websites in order to locate relevant information. (Course Aims 4 & 5)


All modules


Skills 11:

To be able to work in a group as an effective participant and produce oral and written presentations.

(Course Aim 5)

Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; academic skills portfolio; employability skills portfolio; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive

L4 modules LW185, LW167;

L5 modules LW286, LW284/LW285, CA269;


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presentation; reflective statements; paired written work in preparation for practical moot; paired oral moot with skeleton argument and bundles of authorities; individual written report.

L6 modules CA363

SUPPORT AND INFORMATION

Institutional/ University All students benefit from:

University induction week

Student Handbook: the University and you

Course Handbook

Extensive library facilities

Computer pool rooms (indicate number of workstations by site)

E-mail address

Welfare service

Personal tutor for advice and guidance

Student Support and Guidance Tutor

University Disability & Dyslexia Team (UDDT)

Learning Support Programme (pending assessment through UDDT)

BBS Undergraduate Team

Course-specific Additional support, specifically where courses have non-traditional patterns of delivery (e.g. distance learning and work-based learning) include:

In addition, students on this course benefit from:

Please refer to information held in studentcentral.

Studying Law Guide

Law Careers Handbook

Law Careers Question Time

Supervision Tutor support during optional placement year

Dedicated Careers advice with guest speakers as appropriate

Access to a wide range of legal sources both paper and electronic e.g. Lexis

Library, Westlaw, Lawtel. The learning resources are compliant with the

Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board requirements

Course Leader Student Liaison Forum

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PART 3: COURSE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

COURSE STRUCTURE

This section includes an outline of the structure of the programme, including stages of study and progression points. Course Leaders may choose to include a structure diagram here.

The curriculum covers the required study of the key elements and general principles of the

areas of legal study known as the Foundations of Legal Knowledge (FLKs) in not less than

180 credits with 40 FLK credits studied in the final year. Students who successfully pass all of

the Law subjects will gain a degree recognised as a Qualifying Law Degree provided they have

taken no more than three attempts to pass the modules covering the FLK subjects with a minimum

pass rate of 40%. In addition the degree must be completed within the maximum of six years.

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Modules

Status:

M = Mandatory (modules which must be taken and passed to be eligible for the award)

C = Compulsory (modules which must be taken to be eligible for the award)

O = Optional (optional modules)

A = Additional (modules which must be taken to be eligible for an award accredited by a professional, statutory or regulatory body, including any non-credit bearing modules)

* Optional modules listed are indicative only and may be subject to change, depending on timetabling and staff availability

Level8

Module code

Status Module title Credit

4 LW188 M Law of Torts 20

4 LW161 M Public Law 20

4 LW187 M Legal Structures and Legal Ethics 20

4 LW185 C Law in Practice: Skills 20

4 LW167 C Criminal Justice and theory 20

4 ML188 C Business Planning 20

5 LW263 C Criminal Law 20

5 CA269 C Law in Action: Moot 20

5 LW265 C Contract Law 20

5 LW267 C European Union Law 20

5 LW286 C Law of Organisations 20

5 LW285 O Either Practical Employment Law 20

5 LW284 O Or Intellectual property and data privacy Law 20

Optional placement year

6 LW361 C Equity & Trusts 20

6 LW365 C Land Law 20

6 CA363 C Legal Research Project 20

Plus two law electives

6 LW371 O Intellectual Property Law (if LW284 has NOT been taken in year 2)

20

6 LW369 O Employment Law (if LW285 has NOT been taken in year 2)

20

6 LW362 O Company and Finance Law 20

6 DB318 O Law Dissertation 40

6 LW315 O Commercial Law 20

6 LW381 O Family Law 20

6 LW382 O The Innocence Programme 20

6 LW397 O Migration Law 20

6 LW368 O Human Rights and Business 20

6 LW396 O Environmental Law 20

6 LW356 O Negotiation, Mediation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution

20

Plus one free choice elective which may be a law elective or one of the following.

6 DB319 O Placement Project (placement students only) 20

6 CA381 O Small Business and Entrepreneurship 20

6 CA382 O Social Enterprise: New Business Planning 20

6 HR325 O Understanding Employee Relations 20

8 All modules have learning outcomes commensurate with the FHEQ levels 0, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. List the level which corresponds with the learning outcomes of each module.

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6 HR388 O HRM and Organisational Change 20

6 EC383 O Business ethics and corporate social responsibility 40

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AWARD AND CLASSIFICATION

Award type Award* Title Level Eligibility for award Classification of award

Total credits9 Minimum credits10 Ratio of marks11: Class of award

Final LLB (Hons)

Law 6 Total credit 360 Minimum credit at level of award 120

Levels 5 and 6 (25:75) Honours degree

Final LLB Law 6 Total credit 300 Minimum credit at level of award 120

Levels 5 and 6 (25:75) Select

Intermediate DipHE Law 5 Total credit 240 Minimum credit at level of award 120

Level 5 marks Select

Intermediate CertHE Law 4 Total credit 120 Minimum credit at level of award 120

Level 4 marks Select

Select Select Total credit Select Minimum credit at level of award Select

Select Select

*Foundation degrees only

Progression routes from award:

Award classifications Mark/ band % Foundation degree Honours degree Postgraduate12 degree (excludes PGCE and BM BS)

70% - 100% Distinction First (1) Distinction

60% - 69.99% Merit Upper second (2:1) Merit

50% - 59.99% Pass

Lower second (2:2) Pass

40% - 49.99% Third (3)

9 Total number of credits required to be eligible for the award. 10 Minimum number of credits required, at level of award, to be eligible for the award. 11 Algorithm used to determine the classification of the final award (all marks are credit-weighted). For a Masters degree, the mark for the final element (e.g, dissertation) must be in the corresponding class of award. 12 Refers to taught provision: PG Cert, PG Dip, Masters.

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EXAMINATION AND ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS

Please refer to the Course Approval and Review Handbook when completing this section.

The examination and assessment regulations for the course should be in accordance with the University’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses (available from staffcentral or studentcentral).

Specific regulations which materially affect assessment, progression and award on the course e.g. Where referrals or repeat of modules are not permitted in line with the University’s General Examination and Assessment Regulations for Taught Courses.

One foundation of legal knowledge module may be compensated at the final year Award Board provided the mark is 35% or above.

Exceptions required by PSRB These require the approval of the Chair of the Academic Board

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