Programme Specification for the 2016/7 academic year
LLB Law with International Study
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | LLB Law with International Study | Programme code | UFL4LAWLAW03 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study mode(s) | Full Time |
Academic year | 2016/7 |
| Campus(es) | Streatham (Exeter) |
Programme start date | 09/2015 |
| NQF Level | 6 (Honours) |
2. Description of the Programme
This four year degree programme is accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board and covers all the foundation subjects required to pass the Academic Stage which forms part of the professional qualification as a barrister or solicitor. On graduation you will be able proceed to the Solicitors’ Legal Practice Course or the Barristers’ Bar Professional Training Course. After core modules in the first two stages, you study overseas in stage three in another common law jurisdiction. On your return to Exeter in stage four, you will undertake a compulsory comparative dissertation module and select from a range of optional modules.
We aim to offer as many activities as possible to help broaden career development and equip students with the skills employers find most valuable. These include activities and skills developed through learning and teaching, such as group work, research and analysis, communication and argumentation, and advocacy and negotiation; as well as other extra-curricular activities, including a team building exercise, employer visits, mooting, pro bono and other skills sessions (such as CV building and employment applications), which provide many opportunities to gain transferable skills and to meet and interact with potential employers.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
1. To provide you with a thorough knowledge of the foundation subjects of English and EU law which meets the professional requirements for the academic stage of legal training, as determined by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board, and give you the opportunity to acquire and develop essential analytical, practice-facing and marketable transferable skills.
2. To enable you to extend your legal knowledge and understanding beyond the foundation subjects of English law by providing you with a basic knowledge and understanding of selected elements of the law of another English-speaking country.
3. To enable you to identify, locate and critically appraise English legal materials and those of another legal system.
4. To enable you to understand some of the major theoretical foundations of law and to evaluate them.
5. To enable you to understand law and its operation in its social, political, economic and legal practice contexts.
6. To develop your ability to undertake independent research and to apply comparatively the principles of law and legal rules in different common law jurisdictions.
7. To encourage you to reason logically, supporting the process with legal authority, academic commentary and by reference to other relevant materials.
8. To provide you with a comprehensive and integrated legal education through study on individual modules and through the complementary interaction of modules across the programme.
9. To provide you with the educational and cultural experience of studying in a university abroad.
10. To provide you with the necessary personal and key skills to enable you to develop as an independent, autonomous and reflective individual and generally as a developing professional.
4. Programme Structure
This programme is a four year programme of study at National
Qualification Framework (NQF) level 6 (as confirmed against the FHEQ). This
programme is divided into four ‘Stages’. Each Stage is normally equivalent to
an academic year. The Exeter-based programme is arranged into two
semesters and is also divided into units of study called ‘modules’ which are
assigned a number of ‘credits’. The credit rating of a module is proportional
to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of
work. Modules have a credit rating of 30 credits or 15 credits, and take place
over two semesters (or one semester for 15 credit modules). A distinctive
feature of the Exeter based programme is, in relation to the core modules, the four-tier
approach of lectures, student syndicate meetings, and tutor-led seminars and
surgeries which emphasise both legal knowledge and understanding as well as the
acquisition of legal and interpersonal skills.
The year abroad is taken in Stage 3 and is spent at a university with which the
University of Exeter has partnership links. These currently include the Universities
of Connecticut, USA; Carleton, Canada; Singapore Management University; and
Wollongong, Australia. Modules are chosen from those offered by the host
institution as agreed between the host institution and the Law School, which in
total amount to 120 credits.
During this year, you will not normally be able to take more than one 30 credit
equivalent comparative foundation module, not more than 30 credits of non-law
modules and not more than 30 credits of level one modules at the host
institution.
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme. Details of the modules currently offered may be obtained from the College web site
You may take option modules as long as any necessary prerequisites have been satisfied, where the timetable allows and if you have not already taken the module in question or an equivalent module. Descriptions of the individual modules are given in full on the College web site.
http://socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/law/undergraduate/exeter/modules/
Due to the qualifying nature of the Exeter LLB with International Study
degree, no modules are condonable.
Stage 1
120 credits of compulsory modules.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW1003 | Criminal Law | 30 | Yes |
| LAW1004 | The Law of Contract | 30 | Yes |
| LAW1035 | Constitutional and Administrative Law | 30 | Yes |
| LAW1036 | Legal Foundations | 30 | Yes |
Optional Modules
None
| Total Credits for Stage 1 | 120 |
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Stage 2
120 credits of compulsory modules.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW2015 | The Law of Torts | 30 | Yes |
| LAW2017 | Land Law | 30 | Yes |
| LAW2034 | European Union Law | 30 | Yes |
| LAW2041 | Equity and Trusts | 30 | Yes |
Optional Modules
None
| Total Credits for Stage 2 | 120 |
|---|
Stage 3
Your third year will be spent at the host university. Your study hours
will be set by the host institution and you will undertake modules equivalent
to 120 credits. You will be required to show appropriate evidence of
satisfactory attendance and performance during your year abroad.
Compulsory Modules
The choice of modules that you take is dependent on the modules offered
or required by the host university.
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW3000B | Law with International Study Year Abroad | 120 | Yes |
Optional Modules
The choice of modules that you take is dependent on the modules offered
or required by the host university.
| Total Credits for Stage 3 | 120 |
|---|
Stage 4
You will take one compulsory 30 credit module, being the Dissertation
module.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAW3047A | Comparative Law Dissertation | 30 | Yes |
Optional Modules
90 credits of optional modules (60)
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| LawS3UG2016-17 | |||
| LAW3003 | Criminal Law | 30 | No |
| LAW3006 | Corporate Insolvency Law | 15 | No |
| LAW3007 | Criminal Law and Theory: Part I Foundations | 15 | No |
| LAW3009 | Critical Issues in Human Dignity and Law | 15 | No |
| LAW3010 | The Lawyer, Ethics and Popular Culture | 15 | No |
| LAW3011 | Gender, Sexuality and Law | 15 | No |
| LAW3019 | Commercial Law | 30 | No |
| LAW3020 | Family Law | 30 | No |
| LAW3024 | Public International Law | 30 | No |
| LAW3026 | Employment Law | 30 | No |
| LAW3032 | Law of Obligations (German Law) | 30 | No |
| LAW3041 | Trusts | 30 | No |
| LAW3043 | Company Law | 30 | No |
| LAW3047 | Dissertation | 30 | No |
| LAW3047A | Comparative Law Dissertation | 30 | No |
| LAW3051 | French Law of Contract | 30 | No |
| LAW3057 | Family Law: Adult Relationships | 15 | No |
| LAW3058 | Family Law: Parents and Children | 15 | No |
| LAW3059 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 15 | No |
| LAW3061 | Human Rights Law 2: the European Convention on Human Rights | 15 | No |
| LAW3066 | Medical Ethics and Law | 15 | No |
| LAW3068 | Law and Literature | 15 | No |
| LAW3072 | Aspects of Evidence | 15 | No |
| LAW3074 | Jurisprudence I: Theories of the Nature of law | 15 | No |
| LAW3081 | Copyright, Confidence, Remedies and Theories | 15 | No |
| LAW3082 | Trademark and Patent Law | 15 | No |
| LAW3083 | Company Law Foundation | 15 | No |
| LAW3133 | Environment and Planning Law | 15 | No |
| LAW3134 | Forensic Speech and Language | 15 | No |
| LAW3137 | Lethal Force, the ECHR and Democracy | 15 | No |
| LAW3905 | Employability | 0 | No |
| Total Credits for Stage 4 | 120 |
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6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the theoretical, conceptual and practical features of the English legal system, its institutions and procedures (see Educational Aims - 1. above). | Subject knowledge and skills are acquired through lectures, student | 1 Unseen or seen examinations 1-6: for example, all compulsory modules involve an unseen examination; some optional modules involve a seen examination – see optional module details; |
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
7. Identify, locate, retrieve and evaluate efficiently English and selected foreign legal and other relevant information in paper, electronic and on-line form, with minimum guidance. | Essays; lectures; syndicate meetings, seminars, legal skills workshops and formative work | 6 Essays / coursework 7-11: for example, in 2015-16 the compulsory stage |
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
12. Manage time effectively, plan activity and prioritise tasks by working to strict deadlines, and demonstrating an ability to work under pressure. | Key skills are an integral part of the degree programme. Particular | 11 Examinations (skills 12,14,15,16,18,19): this applies to all modules assessed by examination – see above. 12 Assessed Essays (skills 12,14,15,16,17,18,19): this applies to all modules assessed by essay – see above. 13 Oral presentations (12,14,15,16,17,18,19): this applies to all modules involving oral contributions and assessed presentations – see above. |
7. Programme Regulations
University Regulations on the number of credits to be taken and at what level for each stage of the programme can be found in the Credit and Qualifications Framework.
Progression
Condonement is the process that allows you to be awarded credit (and so progress to the next stage or, in the final stage, receive an award), despite failing to achieve a pass mark at a first attempt. You are not entitled to reassessment in condoned credit. Regulations on condonement can be found in the Handbook for Assessment, Progression and Awarding for Taught Programmes.
Assessment and Awards
For undergraduate degrees assessment at stage one does not contribute to the summative classification of the award. Details of the weightings for each year of all programme lengths can be found in the Handbook for Assessment, Progression and Awarding for Taught Programmes.
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes and the classification of awards can be found in the Handbook for Assessment, Progression and Awarding for Taught Programmes.
You can also read details of Generic Marking Criteria.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
Personal and Academic Tutoring
It is University policy that all Colleges should have in place a system of academic and personal tutors. The role of academic tutors is to support you with individual modules; the role of personal tutors is to provide you with advice and support fo the duration of your programme, and this support extends to providing you with details of how to obtain support and guidance on personal difficulties such as accommodation, financial difficulties and sickness. You can also make an appointment to see individual teaching staff.
Information on the College Personal Tutoring system, library provision, ELE resources and access to College support services can be found on the College webpages for current students.
Student Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC)
SSLCs enable students and staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision.
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Learning Resources
The University Library maintains its principal collections in the main library buildings on the Streatham and St Luke's campuses, together with a number of specialist collections in certain Colleges. The total Library collection comprises over a million volumes and 3000 current periodical subscriptions.
IT Services
A wide range of IT services are provided throughout the Exeter campuses, including open-access computer rooms, some of which are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Helpdesks are maintained on the Streatham and St Luke's campuses, while most study bedrooms in halls and flats are linked to the University's campus network.
Student Support Services
The University provides many support services including health and wellbeing, multifaith chaplaincy, family support, the Students' Guild and international student support.
10. Admissions Criteria
All applications are considered individually on merit. The University is committed to an equal opportunities policy with respect to gender, age, race, sexual orientation and/or disability when dealing with applications. It is also committed to widening access to higher education to students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience.
Candidates for undergraduate programmes must satisfy the undergraduate admissions requirements of the University of Exeter.
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
12. Indicators of Quality and Standards
Certain programmes are subject to accreditation and/or review by professional and statutory regulatory bodies (PSRBs).
13. Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality and Standards
The University and its constituent Colleges draw on a range of data to review the quality of education provision. The College documents the performance in each of its tuaght programmes, against a range of criteria on an annual basis through the Annual Student Experience Review (ASER).
Subject areas are reviewed every five years through a College Academic Audit scheme that includes external contributions.
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
College of Social Sciences and International Studies (CSSIS)
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
136
18. Final Award
LLB Law with International Study
19. UCAS Code
Not applicable to this programme.
20. NQF Level of Final Award
6 (Honours)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | 480 |
ECTS credits | 240 |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
[Honours] Law
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 01/10/2009 |
Date of last revision | 30/04/2015 |
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