An excellent and innovative legal education provided by one of the largest Law Schools in London.

Typical Offer: 240 UCAS tariff points (including 2 passes at A2 Level).

In addition to the General Entrance Requirements of the University of East London, candidates for admission to the LLB (Honours) programme will require, as a minimum, qualifications which fall within Band C of the UCAS Tariff Score:

• 240 UCAS Tariff points (including 2 passes at A2 Level)
• Distinction (A)GNVQ
• Merit (A)GNVQ + 1 A Level
• CCCC Scottish Highers
• 24 points (Pass) International Baccalaureate [1 Higher, Level 5]
• 70% European Baccalaureate
• BTEC/SOCTEC Diploma/Certificate (240 points)
• Relevant Access Programme
• School of Law, University of East London. Introduction to Law and Criminology (six week short course programme)
• Other qualifications individually assessed
• Mature applicants with relevant work experience (subject to interview)

Students may be admitted through Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes.

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6.0 overall with 6.0 in Writing and Speaking and 5.5 Reading and Listening (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate matriculation to UK Higher Education undergraduate programmes.

Your LLB studies will stimulate an enquiring, analytical and creative intellectual approach, and encourage independent judgement and self-awareness. During your time at the University of East London, you will develop a critical understanding of laws and legal processes in their political, economic, international, comparative and historical contexts; you will develop skills of legal analysis and reasoning in relation to cases, statutes and texts in both the UK and other jurisdictions and you will develop effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.

You will meet the requirements of the professional bodies in respect of the academic stage of training.

1. Subject-specific Abilities

1.1 Knowledge

Students will have a detailed knowledge and understanding of the principal features of the English Legal System. This will include:

• a detailed knowledge of the core concepts, values, principles, and rules which underpin the English Legal System;
• the ability to explain the main legal institutions and procedures of the English Legal System;
• a thorough understanding of the core substantive areas within this jurisdiction;
• a detailed knowledge of certain substantive areas beyond the core, reflecting the options which a student has selected;
• a mature understanding of the relationship between the legal order and broader societal constructs, such as culture, politics, and power; and
• a comprehensive knowledge of the relationship between the English Legal System and various Supranational and International sources of law with particular reference to the European

1.2 Application and Problem-solving

Students will have the ability to apply the knowledge outlined in paragraph 1.1 above to hypothetical scenarios.

1.3 Sources and Research

Students will be able to:

• accurately identify the issue(s) which require researching;
• identify and retrieve up-to-date legal information, using paper and electronic means;
• utilise primary and secondary legal resources relevant to the topic under study; and
• accurately and appropriately reference the sources which have been so utilised.

2.2 Autonomy and the Ability to Learn

Students will be able to:

• act independently in planning and undertaking tasks in areas of law which they have already studied;
• starting from standard legal information sources, undertake independent research in areas of law which they have not previously studied; and
• reflect upon their own learning, and to seek and make use of feedback.

3. Key Skills

3.1 Communication and Literacy

Both orally and in writing, students will be able to:

• understand and use English language proficiently in relation to legal matters;
• present knowledge or an argument in a way which is comprehensible to others and which is directed to their concerns; and
• read and discuss legal materials which are written in a technical and complex language.

3.1.1 Other Key Skills: Numeracy, Information Technology, and Teamwork

Students will be able to:

• where relevant and as the basis of an argument, use, present and evaluate information provided in numerical or statistical form;
• use the World-wide web and email;
• produce a high quality word-processed essay or other text and to present such work in an appropriate form;
• use electronic information retrieval systems; and
• work in groups as a participant who contributes effectively to a group's tasks.

All learning outcomes are covered in the programme’s single honours route and where Maj, J and/or Min is shown against a learning outcome, this confirms that the learning outcome is covered in the Major, Joint and/or Minor routes offered.

1. Subject-specific Abilities

1.1 Knowledge

Students will have a detailed knowledge and understanding of the principal features of the English Legal System. This will include:

• a detailed knowledge of the core concepts, values, principles, and rules which underpin the English Legal System; (Maj, Joint and Minor)
• the ability to explain the main legal institutions and procedures of the English Legal System; (Maj, Joint and Minor)
• a thorough understanding of the core substantive areas within this jurisdiction; (Maj)
• a detailed knowledge of certain substantive areas beyond the core, reflecting the options which a student has selected; (Maj, Joint and Minor)
• a mature understanding of the relationship between the legal order and broader societal constructs, such as culture, politics, and power; (Maj,Joint))and
• a comprehensive knowledge of the relationship between the English Legal System and various Supranational and International sources of law. ( Maj,Joint)

1.2 Application and Problem-solving

Students will have the ability to apply the knowledge outlined in paragraph 1.1 above to hypothetical scenarios. (Maj, Joint and Minor)

1.3 Sources and Research

Students will be able to:

• accurately identify the issue(s) which require researching;
• identify and retrieve up-to-date legal information, using paper and electronic means;
• utilise primary and secondary legal resources relevant to the topic under study; and
• accurately and appropriately reference the sources which have been so utilised.

(Maj, Joint and Minor)

2. General Transferable Intellectual Skills

2.1 Analysis, Synthesis, Critical Judgement, and Evaluation

Students will have the ability to:

• recognise and rank items and issues in terms of relevance and importance;
• bring together information and materials from a variety of sources;
• produce a synthesis of relevant doctrinal and policy issues in relation to a topic;
• make critical judgement of the merits of particular arguments; and
• present and make a reasoned choice between alternative solutions.

(Maj, Joint and Minor)

2.2 Autonomy and the Ability to Learn

Students will be able to:

• act independently in planning and undertaking tasks in areas of law which they have already studied;
• starting from standard legal information sources, undertake independent research in areas of law which they have not previously studied; and
• reflect upon their own learning, and to seek and make use of feedback.

(Maj, Joint and Minor)

3. Key Skills

3.1 Communication and Literacy

Both orally and in writing, students will be able to:

• understand and use English language proficiently in relation to legal matters;
• present knowledge or an argument in a way which is comprehensible to others and which is directed to their concerns; and
• read and discuss legal materials which are written in a technical and complex language.

(Maj, Joint and Minor)

3.1.1 Other Key Skills: Numeracy, Information Technology, and Teamwork

Students will be able to:

• where relevant and as the basis of an argument, use, present and evaluate information provided in numerical or statistical form;
• use the World-wide web and email;
• produce a high quality word-processed essay or other text and to present such work in an appropriate form;
• use electronic information retrieval systems; and
• work in groups as a participant who contributes effectively to a group's tasks.

(Maj, Joint and Minor)

The typical duration of this programme is three years full-time or five years part-time. It is possible to move from full-time to part-time study and vice-versa to accommodate any external factors such as financial constraints or domestic commitments. Many of our students make use of this flexibility and this may impact on the overall duration of their study period.

The teaching year begins in September and ends in June. A typical full-time student will study the equivalent of 120 credits over the year. A typical part-time student will study twp evenings per week and will complete 60-80 credits over the year.

This programme is part of a modular degree scheme. A typical full-time student will take six 20 credit modules per year. An honours degree student will complete six modules at level one, six at level 2 and six at level 3.

It is possible to bring together modules from one subject with modules from another to produce a combined programme. Subjects are offered in a variety of combinations:

• Single - 120 credits at levels one, two and three
• Major - 80 credits at levels one, two and three
• Joint - 60 credits at levels one, two and three
• Minor - 40 credits at levels one, two and three

Modules are defined as:

• Core - Must be taken
• Option - Select from a range of identified modules within the field
• University wide option - Select from a wide range of modules across the University

In order to gain an honours degree you will need to obtain 360 credits including:

• A minimum of 120 credits at level one or higher
• A minimum of 120 credits at level two or higher
• A minimum of 120 credits at level three or higher

In order to gain an ordinary degree you will need to obtain a minimum of 300 credits including:

• A minimum of 120 credits at level one or higher
• A minimum of 120 credits at level two or higher
• A minimum of 60 credits at level three or higher

In order to gain a Diploma of Higher Education you will need to obtain at least 240 credits including a minimum of 120 credits at level one or higher and 120 credits at level two or higher

In order to gain a Certificate of Higher Education you will need to obtain 120 credits at level one or higher.

In order to gain an Associate Certificate you will need to obtain a minimum of 20 credits at level one or higher

In order to gain a Foundation Degree you will need to obtain a minimum of 240 credits including:

• A minimum of 120 credits at level one or higher
• A minimum of 120 credits at level two or higher

(A Foundation degree is linked to a named Honours degree onto which a student may progress after successful completion of the Foundation degree)

Knowledge is developed through

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Small group work

Thinking skills are developed through

• Hypothetical problem solving
• Practical exercises including writing a legal judgement and simulated court argument
• Essay writing
• Reading legal texts

Practical skills are developed through

• Exercises in electronic and paper searches
• Exercises designed to develop research strategies
• Training in on-line resources
• Structured reflection on the skills developed or acquired

Skills for life and work (general skills) are developed through

• Guided workshops on skills for legal writing and reading
• Diagnostic classroom tests
• The giving of oral presentations

Knowledge is assessed by

• Unseen and seen examinations
• Essays
• Hypothetical problem solving
• Oral presentations

Thinking skills are assessed by

• Research based coursework
• Reflective diaries
• Book reviews

Practical skills are assessed by

• Portfolio compilation
• Practice-based exercises
• Observation reports

Skills for life and work (general skills) are assessed by As stated under 'knowledge is assessed by'