Bachelor of Laws (Honours): pathway

Stage 1

You’ll begin your LLB studies with the compulsory 60-credit module Rules, rights and justice: an introduction to law (W100)Rules, rights and justice: an introduction to law::This key introductory Level 1 course introduces the study of law and legal skills. It begins by looking at how rules develop within a society and how laws (in effect legal rules) are made, interpreted, and applied. Then, it examines the concepts of legal personality, unlawful conduct and states of mind. You will explore civil and criminal sanctions; issues raised by human rights legislation; and the concepts of rights and justice. Of particular interest as preparation for a law degree, the course also provides an excellent beginning if you wish to study other subjects. The course deals principally with the law of England and Wales.undergraduate.qualification.pathways.Q05-1,module,W100,,1. An essential foundation to the subject of law, it will develop your study skills while engaging with broad and absorbing topics such as:

• the nature and function of rules and law
• the distinctiveness of legal reasoning
• how law responds to social, economic and technological change.

To complete Stage 1, you’ll study a further 60 credits at Level 1 in any subject you choose. We particularly recommend the following modules, all of which will consolidate your critical and analytical skills and prepare you for study at Level 2:

• An introduction to business studies (B120)An introduction to business studies::This Level 1 course is the first in our degree in business studies and is the recommended introductory course in business studies. It explores the question ‘What is a business?’ and investigates the business functions of human resource management, accounting and finance, and marketing. Different internal and external elements of a business are introduced, and the context in which a business operates explained. You’ll explore the common aims and characteristics of business – investigating what makes them different. Business structures, cultures and functions are identified and the political, social, economic, technological and ethical considerations affecting business are introduced.undergraduate.qualification.pathways.Q05-1,module,B120,,1 (30 credits) explores the question ‘What is a business?’ and the context in which a business operates. It examines the common aims and characteristics of business, and what makes them different. You’ll identify business structures, cultures and functions – such as human resource management, marketing, accounting and finance – and explore the political, social, economic, technological and ethical considerations that affect business. B120 will also help you put your legal studies in a business context
• English for academic purposes online (L185)English for academic purposes online::This completely online course aims to develop the communication skills you need for successful academic study in English. Throughout the course, you will work with a wide range of texts from different subject areas. By exploring different subject areas you will develop the academic English that is most relevant to your study. You will use your knowledge and experience as you explore ways of reading and writing academic texts. You will also develop your academic listening and speaking skills in an online environment.undergraduate.qualification.pathways.Q05-1,module,L185,,1 (30 credits) is an online course that develops the communication skills you need for successful academic study. You’ll explore ways of reading, writing and thinking about a wide range of academic texts; learn how to make useful notes and write assignments that ‘answer the question’; and develop your academic listening and speaking skills
• Introducing the social sciences (DD101)Introducing the social sciences::This key introductory Level 1 course is an ideal introduction to the social sciences – psychology, social policy and criminology, geography and environment, politics and international studies, economics and sociology – through study of contemporary UK society. Using a blend of text, audio, DVD and online materials, you’ll explore a wide range of topics, including questions of society’s relationship to the environment, questions of identity and issues of social order and governance – all considered in their national and international contexts – that will equip you with a range of skills for independent study and for your personal and working life.undergraduate.qualification.pathways.Q05-1,module,DD101,,1 (60 credits) provides an introduction to the social sciences – psychology, social policy and criminology, geography and environment, politics and international studies, economics and sociology – through study of contemporary UK society.

Stage 2

Stage 2 of the LLB covers three of the seven ‘Foundations of Legal Knowledge’. As you study, you’ll continue developing your critical thinking and analysis skills with these two 60-credit modules.

You’ll begin with Understanding law (W200)Understanding law::This introduction to the creation and application of English law begins by asking ‘What is the law?’; teaches you to find, read, interpret and apply the law; and introduces the techniques of practical legal research. Ideal if you’re considering a legal career, it provides a brief overview of constitutional principles, criminal law, human rights, and the law of contract and tort. You will then study the terminology and sources of law, legal research and the workings of the European Union (EU) in depth. The other foundations of legal knowledge are covered by our courses W201, W300 and W301. The course deals principally with the law of England and Wales.undergraduate.qualification.pathways.Q05-1,module,W200,,1 which asks ‘What is the law?’ and you’ll discover how to find, read, interpret and apply the law. You’ll also be introduced to the techniques of practical legal research. After a brief overview of constitutional principles, criminal law, human rights, and the law of contract and tort, you’ll go on to study the terminology and sources of law, legal research and the workings of the EU in depth.

In the second module, Law: the individual and the state (W201)Law: the individual and the state::This course builds on the knowledge and skills developed in Understanding law (W200) and examines a further two Foundations of Legal Knowledge: public law and criminal law. Public law considers the relationship between citizen and state; the structure of state institutions; how government action may be challenged (judicial review); the legal values that determine a citizen’s rights and duties; and an outline of civil liberties law. Criminal law considers criminal liability in the context of particular criminal offences; the requirements of specific defences; areas where criminal law is considered flawed; and proposals for reform. The course deals principally with the law of England and Wales.undergraduate.qualification.pathways.Q05-1,module,W201,,1, you’ll explore public law and criminal law. Public law considers the relationship between citizen and state; the structure of state institutions; how government action may be challenged (judicial review); the legal values that determine a citizen’s rights and duties; and an outline of civil liberties law. Criminal law considers criminal liability in the context of particular criminal offences; the requirements of specific defences; areas where criminal law is considered flawed; and proposals for reform.

Stage 3

Stage 3 of the LLB covers the remaining four ‘Foundations of Legal Knowledge’, starting with the 60-credit module Law: agreements, rights and responsibilities (W300)Law: agreements, rights and responsibilities::This course examines the two Foundations of Legal Knowledge covered by the Law of Obligations: Contract and Tort. In Contract Law you will consider the legal requirements for the formation of a contract together with its content. You will study the law relating to exclusion of liability, discharge from a contract and the remedies available for breach of contract and misrepresentation. In the Law of Tort you will consider the basis of tortious liability and specific torts such as negligence, nuisance and trespass. The course also introduces the law of restitution. The course deals principally with the law of England and Wales.undergraduate.qualification.pathways.Q05-1,module,W300,,1 which focuses on the two covered by the Law of Obligations: Contract and Tort. Here you’ll consider:

• the legal requirements for the formation of a contract together with its content
• the basis of tortious liability and specific torts such as negligence, nuisance and trespass.
• the law of restitution.

Finally, in Law: ownership and trusteeship: rights and responsibilities (W301)Law: ownership and trusteeship: rights and responsibilities::This course examines the Foundations of Legal Knowledge in land law, equity and trusts. It considers the legal definition of land; the meaning of land ownership; how unregistered and registered titles to land are proved; and rules relating to trusts of land. You’ll also explore co-ownership and rights that can be acquired by third parties over land, including easements, covenants and mortgages – covering freehold and leasehold estates. Under equity and trusts you’ll consider ownership and transfer of property; the creation of trusts over property; rules relating to specific trusts including charities; discretionary and implied trusts; and the powers, duties and roles of trustees and fiduciaries. The course deals principally with the law of England and Wales.undergraduate.qualification.pathways.Q05-1,module,W301,,1 (60 credits), you’ll examine land law, equity and trusts, including the legal definition of land; the meaning of land ownership; how title to land is proved; and rules relating to trusts of land. You’ll also explore co-ownership and rights that can be acquired by third parties over land, including easements, covenants and mortgages. Under equity and trusts you’ll consider ownership and transfer of property; the creation of trusts over property; rules relating to specific trusts including charities; discretionary and implied trusts; and the powers, duties and roles of trustees and fiduciaries.