Undergraduate Study
We are currently offering courses in the following subjects.
Bachelor of Law ,University of London (External Programme) .
Bachelor of Law , Northumbria University.
ABOUT LLB
The LLB is world-wide recognised and highly respected professional degree. In all cultures some professions stand out as more prestigious than others. The legal profession does just that. The completion of a legal education programme is a springboard to many careers and pursuits. Many Prime Ministers, Presidents and Corporate Chairmen have a legal background. Legal knowledge and education is a great asset whether or not one practises as a professional lawyer. This knowledge is equally beneficial to both a street vendor and a corporate chairman.
WHO IS IT FOR
The LLB is recognised by the Law Society and the General Council of the Bar as satisfying the requirements of the academic stage of legal education. This course therefore suits the students who wish to become either barristers or solicitors in England and Wales. We strongly advise the students to read the respective University External prospectus for further details of the course and to contact the relevant professional body for any further clarification concerning professional recognition. The relevant addresses are:
a) The Law Society: http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/
b) The General Council of the Bar: http://www.barcouncil.org.uk/
Bachelor of Law,University of London (External)
Courses Structures:
Scheme A: (Minimum period of study is 3 years)
First Year (Intermediate Year):
Compulsory Subjects:
- Elements of the Law of Contract
- Criminal Law
- Public Law
- English Legal System
- Second Year (Final Part 1)
Three compulsory Subjects:
- Land Law
- Law of Tort
- Law of Trusts
One optional subject from the following optional subjects group
Third Year (Final Part 2)
One compulsory Subject
- Jurisprudence & Legal Theory
- Three optional subjects from the following optional group provided that the student has not taken the subject in Final part I.
Optional Subjects Group (Part I or Part II)
- Administrative Law
- Commercial Law
- Criminology
- Family Law
- EU Law
- Islamic Law
- Law of Evidence
- Company Law
- History of English Law
- Labour Law
- Public International Law
- International Protection of Human Life
Optional Subjects (Part II Only)
- Conflict of Laws
- Succession
- Intellectual Property
- Environmental and Planning Law
Scheme B (Minimum period of study: 4 years)
First Year Compulsory Subjects:
(Any Three of the following Subjects)
- Elements of the Law of Contract
- Criminal Law
- Public Law
- English Legal System
Second Year
Compulsory Subjects:
(Any Two of the following Subjects)
- Land Law
- Law of Tort
- Law of Trusts
Plus the outstanding first year subject which is incomplete in first year.
Third Year
Compulsory Subjects:
(Any Two of the following Subjects)
- Administrative Law
- Commercial Law
- Company Law
- Conflict of Laws
- Criminology
- EU Law
- Islamic Law
- History of English Law
- Intellectual Property
- Labour Law
- Evidence
- Environmental & Planning Law
- Public International Law
- Succession
- International Protection of Human Rights
Plus the subject outstanding in the second year.
Fourth Year
Jurisprudence and Legal Theory. Two additional options selected from the third year, which have not already been taken in that year.
Graduate Entry Route
If any student has a degree in another discipline obtained from a recognised university or an equivalent overseas university he/she may complete their LLB on the Graduate Entry Route. In that case they need to complete nine subjects either choosing Route A (minimum two years) or by Route B (minimum three years).
Route A (minimum duration two years)
Year 1: Four compulsory subjects:
Criminal Law
Public Law
English Legal System and
Elements of the Law of Contract
Final examination: Three compulsory subjects: Law of Tort, Law of Trusts and Land Law AND
Two subjects from the following options:
- Administrative Law
- Commercial Law
- Criminology
- EU Law
- Evidence
- Family Law
- Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
- Company Law
- Conflict of Laws
- History of English Law
- Labour Law
- Public International Law
- Succession
- Intellectual Property
- Environmental and Planning Law
- International Protection of Human Rights
Route B (minimum duration three years)
First year: Three subjects from the following four subjects.
Criminal Law, Public Law, English legal System and Elements of the Law of Contract.
Second year: The remaining subjects from the first year list not already taken AND two subjects from: Law of Tort, Law of Trusts and Land Law
Third year: The remaining subjects from the second year list not already taken AND two subjects from the optional list above (final year options of Scheme B).
Transfer between Schemes and Routes
Full details of the transfer regulations are directly obtainable from the University of London.
Please note that under certain circumstances student may transfer their path of study from one scheme to another or from one route to another.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are expected to demonstrate motivation, competence and academic potential. The normal minimum entry requirements are one of the following:
- Passes in two subjects at A Level, with passes in three other subjects at GCSE level (at grade C or above)
- Passes in three subjects at A Level, with a pass in one other subject at GCSE level (at grade C or above)
- A BTEC Ordinary National Certificate or Diploma at a good standard
- Other equivalent qualifications.
Applicants will normally be required to have obtained a pass in English Language at GCSE level.
However, candidates without formal qualifications, who are able to demonstrate that they possess appropriate study skills, have relevant experience, possess the capacity to sustain a course of study and have the necessary intellectual ability, will be considered for admission onto the course
ASSESSMENT
100% examinations
Bachelor of Law, Northumbria University.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course structure is set out as follows:
First year
- English Legal System
- Contract Law
- Criminal Law
- Public Law
- Property Law 1
- Property Law 2
- Tort
- Law and Institutions of the European Union
- Explaining Crime
Options
- Family
- Medical Law
- Evidence
- Company Law
- Employment Law
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are expected to demonstrate motivation, competence and academic potential. The normal minimum entry requirements are one of the following:
- Passes in two subjects at A Level, with passes in three other subjects at GCSE level (at grade C or above)
- Passes in three subjects at A Level, with a pass in one other subject at GCSE level (at grade C or above)
- A BTEC Ordinary National Certificate or Diploma at a good standard
- Other equivalent qualifications.
Applicants will normally be required to have obtained a pass in English Language at GCSE level.
Applicants without this qualification and all those for whom English is not their first language will have to satisfy the University of their competence in written and spoken English.
However, candidates without formal qualifications, who are able to demonstrate that they possess appropriate study skills, have relevant experience, possess the capacity to sustain a course of study and have the necessary intellectual ability, will be considered for admission onto the course .
DURATION
4 years
ASSESSSMENT
Assessment is carried out by both a combination of coursework and/or examination.
AWARDING BODY
Northumbria University
Note : In the final year the student may submit a dissertation