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    Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons) Degree

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    United Kingdom, Leeds

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    2R11

    Campuses

    University Centre Leeds

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2022
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 7,950  / year
    Next Intake September-2022

    Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons) Degree

    About

    Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons) Degree

    Take on a new career and succeed in the courtroom with our Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons) Degree. Prepare to enter the fast-paced legal world with extensive training and support. The perfect qualification to begin your journey in law, this degree introduces you to core legal principles whilst strengthening your academic skills.

    About the course This course is for anyone who wishes to gain an understanding of legal education in the United Kingdom. It combines both compulsory and optional modules, allowing you to choose your route and specialist area of study whilst gaining a qualifying law degree. Regardless of the route you take, you will be assessed on the skills, attributes and competencies relevant to your chosen field of study. Route A: Practical Legal Studies Enhance your employability by developing practical skills required for the practice of law. This route provides you with a step up to various training programmes and qualifications, including the Solicitors Qualifying examination, the Legal Practice course, the CILEX Professional qualification and the Bar Practice Training course. Route B: Law and Criminal Studies This route of study is designed for those wanting an alternative career outside of the traditional legal qualification routes, including civil service, policing and the probation service. You will further your knowledge and understanding of victimology; working with vulnerable people; policing and social control; the psychology of crime; and working with offending behaviour. This course is subject to validation by The Open University and proud to be working in partnership with Michael Lewin Solicitors.

    Modules may include

    Year 1 – Level 4

    Legal Research and Ethics (20 credits)

    Develop your understanding of legal research theory and philosophy of law, whilst exploring legal research and learning how to use various research tools.

    English Legal Systems (20 credits)

    Delve into the legal system whilst exploring your own personal practice. Become familiar with the rules, people, concepts and institutions that form the English legal system.

    Criminal Law (20 credits)

    Study key defences relating to murder, manslaughter and theft offences, whilst exploring the theories of criminal law and its place in modern society.

    Public Law and Human Rights (20 credits)

    Develop your knowledge on the nature, structure and operation of the British constitution, whilst considering the relationship between legislation, executive and the judiciary.

    European Union Law (20 credits)

    Gain an understanding of European Union (EU) law, human rights law, and the different institutes, people, concepts and rules that form EU law. You will also look at key legal doctrines and consider how EU law applies in legal contexts.

    Tort Law (20 credits)

    Learn about the law of torts, how it protects reputation and personal integrity and what is meant by defamation and trespass to the person.

    Year 2 (Level 5)

    By the end of level 5 in semester 1, you will have chosen the optional module route that will propel you towards your future career. Each route has set compulsory modules consisting of:

    Compulsory modules:

    Contract Law (20 credits)

    Develop your understanding of legal contract requirements and recognise the different sections needed for a variety of contracts.

    Equity and Trusts (20 credits)

    Understand the importance of trusts and explore the principles of equity and trusts. This module is connected to the Wills and Probate module in the Practical Legal Studies route.

    Land Law (20 credits)

    Gain an introduction to land law, real property law and the law relating to easements and covenants. This module feeds into the Practice of Property module in the Practical Legal Studies route.

    Practical Legal Studies route:

    Business Law and Practice (20 credits)

    Relating to the Contract Law module, this unit allows you to gain an insight into the principles of business law and practice.

    Wills and Probate (20 credits)

    Understand, analyse and synthesise the principles of wills and probate. As this is linked with the Equity and Trusts module, specific aspects already learnt in that module will also be considered.

    Property in Practice (20 credits)

    Explore the principles of property in practice, whilst building on content learnt in the Land Law module.

    Law and Criminal Studies route:

    Youth Crime and Justice (20 credits)

    Discover the key theories relating to youth crime and justice, alongside patterns of youth offending and the reasons behind it. Designed to enhance your understanding of the Criminal Justice module, this unit focuses on the topic of young children and youths.

    Psychology and Crime (20 credits)

    Deepen your understanding of criminal behaviour and psychological theories by analysing a range of serious crimes.

    Criminal Justice (20 credits)

    Explore the criminal justice system, the theories that underpin it and the contemporary debates surrounding it. This module sets the foundation for the Vulnerability and the Victim module in Year 3.

    Year 3 (Level 6)

    Compulsory modules:

    Dissertation (40 credits)

    During your Dissertation module, you will undertake an in-depth research investigation into an ethically appropriate topic relating to the legal sector. The topic can be decided by you, subject to a review and approval from your dissertation supervisor.

    Criminal Litigation (20 credits)

    You will gain an understanding of the principles and processes of criminal litigation, building on your understanding of specific content from the Criminal Law module.

    Practical Legal Studies route:

    Client Care (20 credits)

    Develop and enhance your practical skills and employability, whilst learning about the principles and processes of client care.

    Family Law (20 credits)

    Learn how to critically evaluate concepts of family law and further your understanding of causes of action that arise in practice.

    Civil Litigation (20 credits)

    Critically analyse and synthesise principles and processes of civil litigation and develop your knowledge around rules when offering advice to clients. This module is linked to both the Tort Law and the Contract Law modules therefore will build on specific content that you have learnt.

    Law and Criminal Studies route:

    Policing and Social Control (20 credits)

    You will build on your knowledge and skills from the Psychology and Crime module, whilst exploring contemporary content and skills relating to policing and social control.

    Crime and Deviance (20 credits)

    Explore crime and delinquency, and develop your understanding of the causes of crime and criminology.

    Vulnerability and the Victim (20 credits)

    Offering an insight into theories relating to victims and vulnerability, this module enables you to understand the role victims play within the justice system and crime prevention.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Typical offer

    A Levels:

    2 x D grades 

    BTEC L3 Diploma or Extended Diploma:

    MP, MPP grade 

    NCFE

    M grade

    Access to HE Diploma:

    Overall pass with 60 credits, with 24 credits at a Merit grade

    LCC Law Foundation Year

    Overall pass (6 modules at minimum of 40%)

    GCSE English:

    English Language Grade C or above (grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards). Alternatively, Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and a certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

    IELTS:

    IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component.

    International qualifications:

    International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria.

    Mature applicants:

    Leeds City College welcomes applications from mature* applicants who may not meet the academic criteria, but who can demonstrate a wealth of experience in their chosen field. Candidates in this category and otherwise are likely to be interviewed to assess their suitability for the course and may be asked to provide a portfolio of evidence to support their application. 
    *2
    1 years and over at the start of the course

    APL claims:

    The course structure actively supports claims for Accreditation of Prior Certified Learning (APL).

    Additional Requirements for Part Time provision:

    Applicants for part-time study must be currently in employment.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component. International qualifications: International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria.

    Career

    Progression may include a masters degree, entering legal employment to achieve qualification through the work based practice criteria, an LPC/SQE or BPTC, teacher training qualification or relevant employment.

    Job opportunities may include:

    • Solicitor (with further training and qualifications)
    • Barrister (with further training and qualifications)
    • CILEX Lawyer
    • Probation
    • Policing
    • Other criminal justice agency roles

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 7,950  / year

    How to Apply

    Before making an application, please make sure that you meet the entry criteria for your chosen course by visiting the relevant course information page, which can be found here. If the course is offered both on a full time and part time basis, please apply via the relevant application system for your chosen study method.

    Please note that in most instances, full time students attend college for just 2 days per week and part time students attend only 1 day per week and are expected to be working within the sector.

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