Law Online Learning

Year 1

Year 1 provides a fundamental understanding of the purposes and sources of Law and the main elements of Public and Private Law in Scotland. You will study eight modules if studying full-time and four modules if studying accelerated part time or part time.

Year 2

This year develops concepts introduced in Year 1 and provides specialised knowledge of other more complex modules. You will study eight modules if studying full-time, six modules if accelerated part-time and four modules if part time. 1 students will complete the course in Year 2.

Year 3

If you are on the accelerated part-time and part-time routes you will continue to study particular modules within the 16mandatory modules contained within the course. Accelerated part-time students will study six modules this year and if on the part-time route you will study four modules. Accelerated part-time students will complete the course in Year 3.

Year 4

If you are a part-time student in your final year you will complete the last four of the 16mandatory modules to finish the course.

Events

We have on campus and virtual events to help you find out more about study, student experience and future career paths.

Learning Methods

Online learning allows you to study from any location and is designed to fit in around your work commitments. You will be taught and supported by experienced academics who will recreate the same interactive format of the on-campus courses.

Course materials are delivered via our virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle, by way of recorded lectures which are available in different formats for ease of use. Tutorials are conducted via an online classroom environment which allows you to interact with tutors in “real time” and to engage with peers. You will have the benefit of being part of a group of learners, participating in active, group related learning within a supportive online community setting.

Activity Summary

• Lectures- self-directed online
• Seminars- self-directed online
• Tutorial-15-20 students per group, 1-2 hours (per module tutorial), every two weeks, (weekly in one module)
• Independent Study-8-16 hoursper week depending on mode of study

How long is an Online Learning Law course?

The total duration of the online LLB Law course at Robert Gordon University is:

• 2 years (1)
• 3 years (accelerated part time)
• 4 years (part time)

This is to include independent study and coursework preparation, seminars, lectures and other activities.

Independent Study

You are required to engage in your own research as part of your weekly independent study time. Tutorial preparation and private study typically calls for an average of up to 16 hours of individual private study time per week depending on the mode of study.

Staff Delivering on This Course

All our academic staff are encouraged to work towards a Higher Education Academy Fellowship. This is a professional recognition of an individual’s practice, impact and leadership of teaching and learning.

The majority of teaching staff on this course are engaged in research activity of the same subject. In addition, many of our staff have professional Legal and Management experience meaning that the course is taught with a highly practical edge.

Staff on this course could also include guest lecturers, industry experts, librarians and Postgraduate Research students.

Assessment

N.B. Please notethe assessment methods illustrate Full-time ODL. Other study modes may differ.

Year 1

• 5written exams, typically for2 hours
• 10written assignments, including essays -not including online activities
• 8 set exercises

Year 2

• 6written exams, typically for2 hours
• 10written assignments, including essays
• 8set exercises
• 2oral assessment
• 2-4 practical skills assessment

Feedback

We aim to provide you with feedback within 20 working days of hand-in for all written exams, coursework and practical exams.