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This LLB Honours programme by full-time study at the University of ³Ô¹ÏÍø has both an academic and professional focus. It provides students with a solid foundation in learning legal and academic skills at an undergraduate level. Students benefit from small group teaching that is enriched with interactive activities and a reflective approach. In our programme, we explore the legal issues confronting the real world and look for practical and workable solutions, as well as consider theoretical and reflective positions on the law. A variety of assessment methods, closely aligned to the learning outcomes of modules and the programme, provide students with contemporary approaches to problem-solving and legal application

All Modules are assessed by a variety of assessment methodologies, as set out below.

The provision applicable to the LLB Single Honours programme, which allows a student to substitute a dissertation for a Part Two module, does not apply for this programme. This is because a key requirement of this programme is the completion of a ‘Dissertation - Criminology’ (30 units) or the option to register for the ‘Law of Evidence’ (30 units).

The new programme comprising 360 units has been devised to align with both Law, and Criminology relevant QAA subject benchmarks and will incorporate the 8 foundation subjects (240 units) required of a QLD by the Bar Standards Board.

A further 120 units will comprise criminologically relevant subjects. All the required and specified subjects except the introduction of a new module titled ‘Introduction to Criminology’ are currently running and long established in the School of Law or School of Psychology.

Prelim-At Level 4:- Biopsychosocial Aspects of Human Behaviour (15 unit) ( Level 4) delivered by the School of Psychology and Introduction to Criminology (15 unit) (Level 4) delivered by the School of Law, (the latter will be introduced as a new module) total=30 units

Part Two Stage One ( Level 6)
Sex, Gender and Minorities in the Legal Process (15 units) (Level 6), Forensic Psychology (15 unit) (Level 6) total = 30 units

Part Two Stage Two (Level 6)
Criminology and Criminal Justice (30 units ) (Level 6)
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Either Law of Evidence (30 units) ( Level 6) or a Dissertation (criminology) (30 units)( Level 6) total = 60 units

Further details of assessments are set out in the individual Module Specifications and the Student Handbook, both of which are issued to students at the start of their programme.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
If you wish to qualify as a lawyer in a jurisdiction other than England and Wales after graduating from ³Ô¹ÏÍø Law School, it is recommended that you consult the accreditation authority of that jurisdiction to ensure you satisfy its requirements for qualification as a lawyer.

• To cover the foundations of knowledge (recommended by the BSB and SRA) and to offer the opportunity for study of specialist subjects in criminology.
• To develop the skills necessary to analyse and evaluate complex legal and criminological problems and issues.
• To develop students’ confidence and communication skills through seminar discussion and oral presentation.
• To provide students with the opportunity to examine and discuss aspects of law and criminology and practise a number of key skills that are essential to employers both inside and outside the traditional practise of law and criminology.
• To foster intellectual self-confidence and stimulate intellectual inquiry through pro-active teaching and high quality feedback.
• To provide enhanced legal and criminological skills cognizant of benchmark emphasis (issues of ethical practice and standards, greater attention to methodological skills required to work with quantitative and qualitative empirical data about law and crime, and use of technologies of data retrieval, evaluation and analysis).

QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications:
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Relevant Subject Benchmark Statement(s):
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Solicitors Regulation Authority
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The Bar Standards Board
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Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each course unit/module can be found in the departmental or programme handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed annually by the University of ³Ô¹ÏÍø and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency.