Bachelor of Laws with Honours (graduate entry): Standard pathway

Stage 2

Stage 2 of the LLB covers three of the seven ‘Foundations of Legal Knowledge’ 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.Q75-1,module,W200,,1 which asks ‘What is the law?’ and you’ll discover how to find, read, interpret and apply the law. It also introduces you 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.Q75-1,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. 

As you study, you’ll develop your critical thinking and analysis skills.

Stage 3

Stage 3 of the LLB covers the remaining four ‘Foundations of Legal Knowledge’, starting with 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.Q75-1,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.Q75-1,module,W301,,1 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.