LLB (Hons) Law (inc International Foundation Year)
01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2028
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| Course Team | |
| Awarding Body | University of South Wales |
| Teaching Institutions | University of South Wales |
| Modes of Study | Full Time |
Document Version
| Version | 1 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
QAA Benchmarks
Drafted in accordance with the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications, the Quality Code and with reference to the QAA Law Subject Benchmark Statement, and the SRA/BSB’s self-certification statement.
Educational Aim
Learning Outcomes
Course Structure
Level 3 Modules
| Module Code | Module Id | Module Title | Module Status | Credit Value | Module Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA0S001 | MOD012381 | Academic English | Running | 20 | |
| QA0S002 | MOD012382 | Academic Language in Context | Running | 20 | |
| QA0S003 | MOD012383 | Research Project | Running | 20 | |
| QA0S004 | MOD012384 | Applied Academic Skills | Running | 20 | |
| QA0S005 | MOD012385 | Humanities and Social Science in Action | Running | 20 | |
| QA0S008 | MOD012442 | Language & Skills for Academic Study | Running | 0 | optional |
| BS0S001 | MOD012389 | Management Fundamentals | Running | 20 |
Level 4 Modules
| Module Code | Module Id | Module Title | Module Status | Credit Value | Module Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC1S156 | MOD012738 | Academic and Professional Legal Skills | Running | 20 | |
| LC1S157 | MOD012739 | Criminal Law | Running | 20 | |
| 4A002E | MOD014090 | Law and the State and the European Union | Running | 20 | |
| LC1S159 | MOD012741 | Legal Systems and Methods | Running | 20 | |
| LC1S160 | MOD012742 | The Law of Contract | Running | 20 | |
| LC1S161 | MOD012743 | The Law of Torts | Running | 20 |
Level 5 Modules
| Module Code | Module Id | Module Title | Module Status | Credit Value | Module Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC2S212 | MOD012751 | Land Law | Running | 20 | |
| LC2S213 | MOD012756 | Law and Technology in Practice | Running | 20 | |
| LC2S215 | MOD012765 | Law on Trial | Running | 20 | |
| LC2S218 | MOD012766 | Public Legal Education | Running | 20 | |
| LC2S202 | MOD012817 | Access to Justice, Advocacy & Ethics | Running | 20 | |
| LC2S216 | MOD012818 | Learning Through the Workplace | Running | 20 | |
| LC2S204 | MOD012819 | Commercial Law | Running | 20 | |
| LC2S206 | MOD012820 | Criminal Evidence | Running | 20 | |
| LC2S221 | MOD012821 | Employment Law | Running | 20 | |
| LC2S210 | MOD012822 | Family Law | Running | 20 | |
| LC2S216W | MOD013671C | Dysgu drwy'r gweithle | Running | 20 |
Level 6 Modules
| Module Code | Module Id | Module Title | Module Status | Credit Value | Module Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC3S317 | MOD012767 | Equity and the Law of Trusts | Running | 20 | |
| LC3S310 | MOD012823 | Contemporary Legal Research | Running | 20 | |
| 6A003E | MOD014088 | Equality and European Human Rights | Running | 20 | |
| LC3S302 | MOD012825 | Advanced Criminal Law | Running | 20 | |
| LC3S303 | MOD012826 | Banking and Finance Regulation | Running | 20 | |
| LC3S306 | MOD012827 | Clinical Legal Education | Running | 20 | |
| LC3S309 | MOD012828 | Consumer Law | Running | 20 | |
| LC3S312 | MOD012829 | Corporate Law and Governance | Running | 20 | |
| LC3D313 | MOD012830 | Dissertation | Running | 40 | |
| LC3S314 | MOD012831 | Employment Law | Running | 20 | |
| LC3S318 | MOD012833 | Family Law | Running | 20 | |
| LC3S320 | MOD012834 | Gender and the Law | Running | 20 | |
| 6A002E | MOD014087 | The Law of the European Union and European Human Rights | Running | 20 | |
| LC3S325 | MOD012839 | Legal History | Running | 20 | |
| LC3S326 | MOD012841 | Legal Issues in Sport | Running | 20 | |
| LC3S327 | MOD012847 | Legal Philosophy | Running | 20 | |
| LC3S335 | MOD012863 | The Law Relating to Children | Running | 20 | |
| LC3S334 | MOD012862 | The Law in Wales | Running | 20 | |
| LC3S333 | MOD012861 | Public Legal Education | Running | 20 | |
| LC3S328 | MOD012860 | Medical Law | Running | 20 |
Teaching and Assessment
Learning and Teaching Methods
Employer Engagement
Means of Assessment
Learning Support
Course Exit Points
| Award | Criteria | Final |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Laws (with Honours) | 360 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 6 or above, 120 at Level 5 or above, 120 at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3 | Final |
| Diploma of Higher Education | 240 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 5 or above, 120 credits at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 credits at Level 3. | Exit |
| Certificate of Higher Education | 120 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3 | Exit |
Progression Route
Graduates of the LL.B programme will typically progress on to graduate careers or postgraduate study. From this new course students will be able to progress onto professional courses like SQE type courses and Bar Training Courses and train to become solicitors or barristers. There are also academic study options such as LLMs, MBAs and MA programmes. We currently offer the LPC and LL.M LPC and LL.M courses at USW and are in the process of validating new SQE style courses and an enhanced offering of LL.Ms.
Entry Requirements
Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications:
Inclusive Curriculum Statement
The University of South Wales operates a policy of inclusive learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Course teams will have considered ways of designing out any potentially disadvantageous element of courses during the course design process. However some specific needs may remain, details about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at: http://unilife.southwales.ac.uk/pages/3040-disability-and-dyslexia-service/
Addendum for Delivery at a Partner Institution
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Methods Of Quality Standards
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Quality Of Standards Indicators
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