Kickstart your legal career and gain an insider’s knowledge of the law on this undergraduate LLB (Hons) Law degree. Be at the centre of law and order, governance and justice as you learn about the fundamentals that underpin all aspects of society.
Our degree provides the perfect opportunity to take the first steps towards a legal based career, whether it’s holding people to account, protecting the innocent or advising businesses on their obligations. It is also accredited by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority and Bar Council which means you will graduate having completed the academic stage of a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) and be well on your way to becoming a solicitor or barrister.
**Why study this subject?**
Studying law opens up a world of possibilities, whether you want to be a boardroom hotshot steering businesses through compliance, regulation and policy, a virtuoso in the court room navigating the law as a solicitor or barrister, or making your mark in politics as a champion of social change.
We know everyone is different, so our industry experienced lecturers have worked to ensure that a wide range of topics are offered, including criminal law, employment law, environmental law and tort law.
**Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?**
We understand that some people’s passions lie outside of law in adjacent roles in business, finance, politics or non-profit and our law degree is the perfect way of gaining and developing a wide range of skills, from communication to comprehension to help you succeed post graduation.
Not all learning is done inside of a lecture theatre and there are plenty of chances to visit magistrates’ courts to participate in bail applications, visit Parliament and law courts to experience first-hand how they operate on a day to day basis, meet guest speakers from across the legal industry, including judges, magistrates and law firms, to learn more about how you can apply your knowledge in the workplace.
Our Bucks Students’ Union has been rated in the top 5 in the whole of the UK (NSS, 2021) and it has a range of societies students can join free of charge. One of these societies is the Mooting Society and this gives the perfect opportunity to pursue your passion for law outside of your timetable. It allows you to meet with like minded students and practise court proceedings and arguing your case. You can even have the opportunity to participate in varsity and national mooting competitions.
**What will I study?**
In your first year we are focused on providing you with all of the building blocks you need to create a solid foundation and understanding of the concepts, theories and models of law. You will study topics, such as, criminal law, EU constitutional and procedural law the law of contract.
During your second year, you will begin to specialise in specific areas of law that interest you. You will learn to apply, analyse and evaluate the principles and theories you have learned and be able to reference and apply them to contemporary situations. You will be able to study subjects including criminal justice, employment law, media law and tort law.
In your final year, you will focus on preparing yourself for your future and career after graduation. Topics, ranging from children and law, intellectual property law, medical law and equity and trusts will be explored. You will also undertake a dissertation or research project to illustrate how you have developed a depth of understanding through a combination of critical analysis and evaluation.
**How will I be taught and assessed?**
Throughout your three years on this course you will carry out the following assessment activities:
- written coursework
- oral group and individual presentations
- client advice written reports
- role play advice (applying for jobs, presenting a bail a case, preparing for a legal advice exhibition, mediation and negotiations)
- written examinations.
Course Details - Modules
Year One: Law of Contract, Criminal Law, English Legal System, Professional Skills 1, EU Constitutional & Procedural Law, Professional Skills 2. Year Two: Business Analytics, Economic Analysis, Knowledge of Policing, Law of Tort, Public Law, EU Internal Market Law, Professional Skills 3, Business Organisations, Criminal Justice, Media Law 1, Employment Law, Family Law, Intellectual Property Law 1. Year Three: Equity and Trusts, Law of Property, Research Project, Dissertation.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
M100
Institution code:
B94
Campus Name:
Buckinghamshire New University
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
A typical offer will require a UCAS Tariff score between 104 - 128.
A minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent) is required. Every application is considered on an individual basis.
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