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UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON

COVID-19 Course Delivery Statement 2020/21

School BBS

Name of Course(s) LLB Law LLB Law with Business LLB Law with Criminology

Are there minimum equipment requirements for students?

Yes – students will need access to a computer with broadband connection.

Are there minimum hardware requirements for students?

Intel i5 or equivalent

Windows 10

8Gb RAM, 256Gb SSD

Full HD screen

Course specific delivery statement:

Following the need for the Business School to adhere to government guidelines around social

distancing, some changes have been made to your course and the way in which we deliver your

scheduled sessions. You will continue to access learning through My Brighton (formerly

StudentCentral, the University’s Virtual Learning Environment). A mixture of face-to-face and

online teaching methods will be used. The balance of scheduled and independent study will not

change.

Learning and teaching methods will be interactive and comprise of live (synchronous) sessions for

example workshops, team activities, tutorials and guest lectures and asynchronous learning

through online activities and staff-facilitated or staff-delivered materials via My Brighton/My

Studies or Microsoft Teams and supplemented with online resources including wikis, forums and

flipped lecture materials. Interaction with other students will be core to the learning experience

and will be facilitated online through live and timed activities as well as face to face where possible.

Face-to-face delivery will take place on campus.

Where there are exams in Semester 1 these have been changed to either coursework or virtual

methods. In addition, some modules are not able to be offered temporarily due to COVID and there

will be some changes to the assessment in a number of modules to enable blended delivery.

Modules that are affected are listed below. In all cases, course learning outcomes have been

maintained without change.

LLB LAW

At Level 4 (first year), you will study a total of six modules (three per semester). It is envisaged that

there will be a balance between modules delivered completely remotely and modules delivered

through a combination of face-to-face and online teaching methods.

At Level 5 (second year), you will study a total of six modules throughout the year. It is envisaged

that there will be a balance between compulsory modules delivered completely remotely and

those delivered through a combination of face-to-face and online teaching methods.

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At Level 6 (third year), you will study a total of six modules (three compulsory, three optional)

throughout the year. It is envisaged that there will be a balance between compulsory modules

delivered completely remotely and those delivered through a combination of face-to-face and

online teaching methods. All optional modules will be delivered remotely.

LLB LAW WITH BUSINESS







At Level 6 (third year), you will study a total of six modules throughout the year (three compulsory,

three optional). It is envisaged that there will be a balance between compulsory modules delivered

completely remotely and those delivered through a combination of face-to-face and online

teaching methods.. All optional modules will be delivered remotely.

LLB LAW WITH CRIMINOLOGY







At Level 6 (third year), you will study a total of six modules throughout the year (three compulsory,

three optional). It is envisaged that there will be a balance between compulsory modules delivered

completely remotely and those delivered through a combination of face-to-face and online

teaching methods. All optional modules will be delivered remotely.

COVID-19 Course Changes for 20/21

Details of changes

Assessment Methods Where appropriate changes have been made to assessments to replace face to face assessment and to support blended learning and semesterised delivery. Please see relevant details for the modules below in the My School COVID Changes area: LW161 LW164 LW168

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LW188 LW212 LW265 LW267 LW270 LW284 LW285 LW286 LW315 LW353 LW361 LW365 LW369 LW371 LW381

Course Structure Core modules temporarily replaced to allow for LLB Law with Business (Level 4) 2020/21: FN163 temporarily replaces LW146 MK190 temporarily replaces DB152

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PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

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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 2020

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)

Jack Thompson

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 Law 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 20203 January 20214

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 develop student’s ability to work with minimal supervision or direction and take responsibility for their own learning and development in a responsible and flexible manner;

2. To provide a solid academic ground in the Foundations of Legal Knowledge subjects allowing students to develop a systematic and deep understanding of specialist legal principles, concepts, values and rules.

3. To develop the ability to recognize problems, synthesis ideas and information, and evidence conclusions to develop novel solutions.

4. To develop a research strategy that involves the evaluation and critical analysis of a range of authoritative, established and reliable materials.

5. To develop a proactive application of a range of interpersonal and communicative skills in a range of situations with varying degrees of complexity.

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.

https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/subject-benchmark-statements/subject-benchmark-statement-law.pdf?sfvrsn=b939c881_16

https://www.sra.org.uk/globalassets/documents/students/academic-stage/academic-stage-handbook.pdf?version=4a1ac3

Knowledge and theory A graduate of law with honours has demonstrated:

1. Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental doctrines and principles which underpin the law of England and Wales particularly in the Foundations of Legal Knowledge. (Course Aim 2)

2. Knowledge of the sources of that law, and how it is made and developed; of the institutions within which that law is administered and the personnel who practice law. (Course Aim 2)

3. Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, values, principles and rules of public and private laws within an institutional, social, national and global context. (Course Aim 2)

4. The ability to use legal terminology and the English language with care and attention, to read and understand complex works and summarise arguments accurately. (Course Aim 2)

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

A graduate of law with honours has demonstrated:

1. Intellectual independence, including the ability to ask and answer cogent questions about law and legal systems, identify gaps in their own knowledge and acquire new knowledge, and engage in critical analysis and evaluation. (Course Aim 1)

2. Self-management, including an ability to reflect on their own learning, make effective use of feedback, a willingness to acknowledge and correct errors and an ability to work collaboratively. (Course Aim 1)

3. Ability to conduct self-directed research, including accurate identification of issue(s) which require researching, retrieval and evaluation of accurate, current and relevant information from a range of appropriate sources, including primary legal sources. (Course Aim 4)

4. Ability to work with a range of data, including textual, numerical and statistical. (Course Aim 4)

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





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5. Ability to recognise ambiguity and deal with uncertainty in law. (Course Aim 3)

6. Ability to produce a synthesis of relevant doctrinal and policy issues, presentation of a reasoned choice between alternative solutions and critical judgement of the merits of particular arguments. (Course Aim 3)

7. Ability to apply knowledge and understanding to offer evidenced conclusions, addressing complex actual or hypothetical problems. (Course Aim 3)

8. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, in relation to legal matters, including an ability to listen and respond to written and oral stimuli, including questions and instructions. (Course Aim 5)

9. Engagement with their own personal and professional development, and academic integrity. (Course Aim 1)

10. To select key relevant issues for research and to formulate arguments and ideas with clarity. (Course Aim 1, 3 and 4)

QAA subject benchmark statement (where applicable)7

Law 2019


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

PSRBs 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

7 Please refer to the QAA website for details.



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vi) Equity and the Law of Trusts

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

Level 4:

LW188 Law of Torts

LW161 Public Law

LW168 Contract Law

Level 5:

LW267 European Union Law

LW263 Criminal Law

CA269 The Art of Advocacy

Level 6:

LW361 Equity and Trusts

LW365 Land Law.

CA363 Legal Research Project or DB318 Law Dissertation.

In addition students study the English Legal System in LW164 Legal Systems, Methods and Skills and are provided with the tools to develop legal research skills in LW164 Legal Systems, Methods and Skills, CA269 The Art of Advocacy and CA363 Legal Research Project or DB318 Law Dissertation.

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 2019 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

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to undertake a workplace project (20 final year credits) in lieu of a 20 credit third elective module at

Level 6 (Final Year).

A Curriculum Structured for Learning

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

• Induction

• Lectures

• Seminars

• Workshops

• Student presentations

• Independent learning activities

• Problem based learning

• Case studies

• Personal tutorial support (in person and by

email)

• Individual and group supervision

• 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.

Variable assessment options are available within LW164; LW168; LW267, LW361 and LW365.

Level 4 Aims

Upon completion of level 4 you will be able to demonstrate:

LO1. The ability to work under direction and take responsibility for their own work in an adaptable, and reflective manner

LO2. A broad understanding of the legal principles, institutions and on-going debates within the subjects covered at this level

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LO3. The ability to apply legal knowledge to solve legal problems LO4. An initial understanding of ethical considerations and personal responsibility in the context of the

legal profession, relevant codes of conduct and employability skills LO5. A research strategy that encompasses the identification and selection of a range of authoritative

and reliable materials LO6. Effective interpersonal and communication skills in a variety of contexts. LO7. The ability to work with others as an effective participant.

Modules 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

LW164 Legal Systems, Methods and Skills X X X X X

LW146 Law, Society and Ethics X X X X X X X

LW188 Law of Torts X X X X X X

LW161 Public Law X X X X X

LW168 Contract Law X X X X X

LW148 Human Rights Law X X X X X

LW167 Criminal Justice and Theory X X X X X

DB166 Enterprise Project and Skills X X X X X

Level 5 Aims


LO1. The ability to work under limited supervision and direction, reflect on own capabilities, and take responsibility for their own work in a responsible and flexible manner;

LO2. A detailed understanding of the legal principles and awareness of the established concepts, and competing ideas with the ability to apply that understanding to practical problems;

LO3. A detailed understanding of the legal profession, relevant codes of conduct and employability skills;

LO4. A research strategy that encompasses analysis of a range of authoritative and reliable materials; LO5. The application of a range on interpersonal and communication skills, both individually and as a

member of a team, in a range of situations with degrees of complexity; LO6. The ability to work with others as an effective participant.

Modules 1 2 3 4 5 6

CA269 The Art of Advocacy X X X X X X

LW263 Criminal Law X X X X

LW267 European Union Law X X X X

Level 6 and overall Course Aims


1. The ability to work with minimal supervision or direction and take responsibility for their own learning and development in a responsible and flexible manner;

2. A systematic and deep understanding of the specialist legal principles and concepts that arise; 3. The ability to recognise problems and synthesise ideas and information to develop novel solutions; 4. A developed research strategy that involves the evaluation and critical analysis of a range of

authoritative, novel and reliable materials; 5. The proactive application of a range on interpersonal and communication skills in a range of

situations with degrees of complexity.

Modules 1 2 3 4 5

EITHER CA363 Legal Research Project X X X X X

OR DB318 Law Dissertation X X X X X

LW365 Land Law X X X X X

LW361 Equity and Trusts X X X X X

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Course Learning Outcome Assessment method Module Number of credits

Knowledge & Theory 1: Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental doctrines and principles which underpin the law of England and Wales particularly in the Foundations of Legal Knowledge.

(Course Aim 2)

Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; individual in class tests inc MCQ; 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.

L4 modules LW161, LW168, LW146, LW164, LW188

L5 modules LW263, LW267, CA269;

L6 modules CA363/DB318, LW365, LW361.

All 20/40 credit modules

Knowledge & Theory 2:

Knowledge of the sources of that law, and how it is made and developed; of the institutions within which that law is administered and the personnel who practice law.

(Course Aim 2)






Knowledge & Theory 3:

Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, values, principles and rules of public and private laws within an institutional, social, national and global context.

(Course Aim 2)






Knowledge & Theory 4: The ability to use legal terminology and the English language with care and attention, to read and understand complex works and summarise arguments accurately.

(Course Aim 2)

Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; individual in class tests inc MCQ; academic skills portfolio; employability skills portfolio; group presentations with supporting documentation; peer to peer interactive presentations; reflective




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


Skills 1:

Intellectual independence, including the ability to ask and answer cogent questions about law and legal systems, identify gaps in their own knowledge and acquire new knowledge, and engage in critical analysis and evaluation. (Course Aim 1)


All modules All 20/40 credit modules

Skills 2:

Self-management, including an ability to reflect on their own learning, make effective use of feedback, a willingness to acknowledge and correct errors and an ability to work collaboratively. (Course Aim 1)



Skills 3:

Ability to conduct self-directed research, including accurate identification of issue(s) which require researching, retrieval and evaluation of accurate, current and relevant information from a range of appropriate sources, including primary legal sources. (Course Aim 4)



Skills 4:

Ability to work with a range of data, including textual, numerical and statistical. (Course Aim 4)

Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; individual in class tests inc MCQ; academic skills portfolio; employability skills portfolio; group presentations


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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.

Skills 5:

Ability to recognise ambiguity and deal with uncertainty in law. (Course Aim 3)



Skills 6:

Ability to produce a synthesis of relevant doctrinal and policy issues, presentation of a reasoned choice between alternative solutions and critical judgement of the merits of particular arguments. (Course Aim 3)



Skills 7:

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding to offer evidenced conclusions, addressing complex actual or hypothetical problems. (Course Aim 3)



Skills 8:

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, in relation to legal matters, including an

Individual written assignments; seen, closed book examination; unseen, closed book examination; individual in class


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ability to listen and respond to written and oral stimuli, including questions and instructions. (Course Aim 5)

tests inc MCQ; 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.

Skills 9:

Engagement with their own personal and professional development, and academic integrity. (Course Aim 1)



Skills 10:

To select key relevant issues for research and to formulate them with clarity. (Course Aim 1, 3 and 4)

Individual written assignments; group presentations with supporting documentation; paired written work in preparation for practical moot; paired oral moot with skeleton argument and bundles of authorities; individual written reports; dissertations.

L4 modules LW164,

L5 modules LW267, CA269;



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

In addition, students on this course benefit from:

Please refer to information held in studentcentral.

Studying Law Guide

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(e.g. distance learning and work-based learning) include:

Law Careers Handbook

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, HeinOnline. 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.

LLB Law

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.

Year One

Semester 1 Semester 2

LW164 Legal Systems, Methods and Skills LW161 Public Law

LW146 Law, Society and Ethics LW168 Contract Law

LW188 Law of Torts Option

Subject to review approval:

Year Two


CA269 The Art of Advocacy Option

LW263 Criminal Law Option

LW267 European Union Law Option

Year Three


Optional Placement Year

(DB319: 20 Credit Placement Project)

Subject to review approval:

Final Year


EITHER CA363 Legal Research Project

OR DB318 Law Dissertation

LW365 Land Law Option

LW361 Equity and Trusts Option

Option (Not if taking DB318 or DB319)

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)*

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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 LW164 M Legal Systems, Methods and Skills 20

4 LW168 M Contract Law 20

4 LW146 C Law, Society and Ethics 20

4 LW148 O Human Rights Law 20

4 DB152 O Business Project for Lawyers 20

4 LW167 O Criminal Justice and Theory 20

4 DB166 O Enterprise Project and Skills 20

5 LW263 C Criminal Law 20

5 CA269 C The Art of Advocacy 20

5 LW267 C European Union Law 20

Plus two law electives

5 O Intellectual Property Law 20

5 LW286 O Law of Organisations 20

5 LW287 O Business Law and Practice 20

5 LW289 O Professional Practice 1 20

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

5 HR256 C HR in Business 20

5 MK286 C Marketing in Practice 20

DB319 O9 Optional placement year (20 credit placement project)*

20

6 LW361 C Equity & Trusts 20

6 LW365 C Land Law 20

6 CA363 C/O EITHER Legal Research Project 20

6 DB318 C/O OR Law Dissertation 40

Plus two law electives

6 LW371 O Intellectual Property Law 20

6 LW353 O Law of Organisations (if has NOT been taken in year 2) 20

6 LW369 O Employment Law 20

6 LW362 O Company and Finance Law 20

6 LW315 O Commercial Law 20

6 LW346 O Healthcare Law and Ethics 20

6 LW358 O Justice and Practice – Community Legal Clinic 20

6 LW381 O Family Law 20

6 LW382 O The Innocence Programme 20

6 LW397 O Migration Law 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. 9 Available only to students undertaking a Placement year

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6 LW368 O Human Rights and Business 20

6 LW396 O Environmental Law 20

6 LW356 O Negotiation, Mediation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution

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6 LW386 O Revenue Law 20

6 LW378 O International Economic Law and Development 20

6 LW374 O Civil Litigation 20

6 LW376 O Wills and Succession 20

6 LW377 O Criminal Litigation 20

6 LW379 O Real Estate 20

6 LW380 O Professional Practice 2 20

Plus one free choice elective which may be a law elective or one of the following (unless DB318 taken)

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

6 HR356 O Happiness: Work and Society 20

6 HR358 O 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 credits10 Minimum credits11 Ratio of marks12: 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

Final 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 Postgraduate13 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)

10 Total number of credits required to be eligible for the award. 11 Minimum number of credits required, at level of award, to be eligible for the award. 12 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. 13 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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