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Programme summary for LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology by distance learning

About

• Study at your own pace to develop knowledge of the Law
• A broad-based degree preparing you for many careers
• No entry qualifications needed to start on a module – modules make up degrees!
• All course materials designed by experts in the fields of Law
• No set term times and no need to attend classes
• An affordable way to learn with a flexible choice of ways to pay
• Help and guidance from ICS student advisers AND mentors
• Academic support from a subject specialist tutor
• Access to the ICS Online Student Community – you are not alone!

Structure

In order to obtain a Qualifying Law Degree you need to complete your course within six years.

To be awarded an Honours Degree in Law with Criminology, you will have to complete a total of 18 modules, with a total value of 360 credits. This will comprise of 120 credits at Level 1, 120 at Level 2 and 120 at Level 3. All modules throughout Levels 1, 2 and 3 are Core modules and therefore must be studied. They each carry a value of 20 credits.

As this course is a Criminology minor, you will study 4 Law modules and 2 Criminology modules at every level (1, 2 and 3). Subject to regulatory requirements, this degree will still be classed as a Qualifying Law Degree.

Career

This degree provides a foundation for a wide range of careers. Students may go on to train as solicitors or barristers or they may go on to postgraduate study. You will also develop key skills that provide an excellent basis for employment in areas related to the Criminal Justice System, such as the Police, Prison Service and Probation Service. The skills will also be of value in other areas, for example, Local Government, Charities, Non-Governmental Institutions, the private sector etc

Support

On enrolment, you will be provided with an induction pack containing all the information you need to prepare you for your studies.

ICS has a team of dedicated mentors to help you with general needs and respond to your queries in respect of any administrative issues. You can contact your mentor via phone, e-mail, post and fax – and you are guaranteed a timely response. Your mentor will also contact you at regular intervals – initially to welcome you and agree a study plan, and then to talk to you about your progress and remind you of important deadlines.

In addition, you will be allocated a subject tutor for each module you study.

You can contact your subject tutor via your mentor, or directly via the ICS Student Community.

In addition, the ICS Student Community provides opportunities for you to contact other students.

Admission

Entry to Level 1 or the Full Programme

To enrol on the first Level or the Full Programme you must normally hold 200 UCAS Tariff Points or equivalent.

Entry on a Modular Basis

If you do not hold the required tariff points for Level 1 or Full Programme entry, studies will be permitted on a modular basis, following a counselling interview with a course advisor. If you are concerned that this level of study may not be suitable for you, we will provide an online basic skills exercise with feedback to assist you to make a decision.

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