Law - Degree Apprenticeship LLB (Hons) Undergraduate Programme By Ulster University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Degree

LLB

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

A total of 360 credits are studied over the course of four years. Your modules include the core law modules needed for Qualifying Law Degree status. You will undertake six modules at each level, typically two modules per semester. Year 1 (Level 4) Semester One Exploring Law - This module introduces you to basic legal principles and concepts and enables you to understand appreciate the structure and organisation of the legal system of the United Kingdom (with particular reference to Northern Ireland). It also enables you to acquire certain skills, such as those of instant recall, analysis, argumentation and articulation, which will prove useful in your further studies. Criminal Law - The recognition of the importance of the criminal law requires that those who study law have a detailed understanding of its basic principles. This module explores the basic principles underlying criminal law and procedure and the relationship between the role of criminal law and that of civil law. It enables you to extend your understanding of the development of the common law and legislation as sources of law. Semester Two Public Law - A thorough knowledge of the constitutional basis is necessary in order to appreciate the powers and responsibilities of both central and devolved government and the limit to the competences of each tier of government. An understanding of the history and evolution of the constitutional norms that shape UK legal constitutional discourse is necessary to appreciate the role of the legal system in regulating disputes between the various branches of government and between the government and the public. A deeper appreciation of UK constitutionalism can also be gleaned from a comparison with the fundamental elements of other states’ constitutions. Law of Tort - Modern societies require certain interests to be protected not just by the criminal law but by the civil law, so that persons who are injured or whose property is damaged can claim compensation or some other remedy in the courts. No person who studies our law should be ignorant of the principles which govern this part of the civil law which has been developed around the notion of a tort. Year 2 (Level 4/5) Semester One Alternative Dispute Resolution (level 4) – With overburdened court systems, there has been a shift in focus to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to ease that burden. The overburdened nature of the court system has led to delays in seeking justice as well as the excessive costs that have become associated with traditional methods of litigation. The disadvantages with the ‘normal’ form of dispute resolution has led to the growth of alternative methods of resolving disputes. These difficulties with litigation have made ADR more appealing to the parties but it has evolved recently to become part of the legal process. This module will explore the different forms of ADR that have become prevalent such as mediation, arbitration, conciliation and adjudication. With ADR being increasingly used throughout many aspects of the law, having an understanding of how it links into the litigation process will be beneficial from both a practical and a theoretical point of view. Introduction to Property Law (level 5) - This module provides students with an introduction to the key concepts of property law in both Northern Ireland England Wales. It will prepare students for further detailed study of property law at Level 5 (Land Law – LAW311) and at Level 6 (Equity and Trusts) as well as complementing the study of aspects of Tort, Contract and Criminal Law. Completion of this module and Land Law (LAW311) will allow students to meet the requirements of the professional bodies in respect of property law in Northern Ireland, England Wales. Semester Two Administrative Law (level 4) - This module seeks to explore the fundamental legal principles that underpin administrative law in the UK. This module enables you to understand how government operates and how public power is exercised. It aims to equip you with an understanding of the principles and ideas with which administrative law is concerned and to think critically about these issues. Land Law (level 5) - This module provides students with the opportunity to study the key elements of land law in respect to both Northern Ireland England Wales. It will prepare students for further detailed study of property law at Level 6 (Equity and Trusts) and completion of this module and Introduction to Property Law (LAW319) will allow students to meet the requirements of the professional bodies in respect of property law in Northern Ireland, England Wales. Year 3 Level 5/6 Semester One (level 5) Contract Law - The recognition of the importance of the contractual relationship by the civil law requires that those who study law have a detailed understanding of the basic principles of contract law. This module explores the development of the principles of contract law through parliament, the courts, Europe, the business world and the professional literature. Jurisprudence (optional) - The aim of this module is to examine the key philosophical theories pertaining to the nature and application of law. The module provides an introduction to the work of key philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Marx and legal theorists such as Bentham, Austin, Hart, Dworkin, Kelsen and Fuller with a view to providing a solid theoretical background that will enable you to place legal issues in a wider socio-political context. In addition, the module seeks to explore theoretical principles within the context of specific contemporary debates, including the nature of political obligation, capital punishment, sexual morality, animal welfare, social justice and the legitimacy of ‘rogue’ political regimes. Public Interest Litigation (optional) - Strategic litigation of matters of significant public interest forms part of the arsenal of many campaigning organisations and a vital component of the democratic and constitutional process and considerable interest has developed in this phenomenon in a wide range of jurisdictions. Such litigation usually takes the form of court-based challenges to legislation, public policies, procedures or decisions of interest to the campaigning stakeholder organisations, with the intention

Programme overview

Degree

LLB

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

A total of 360 credits are studied over the course of four years. Your modules include the core law modules needed for Qualifying Law Degree status. You will undertake six modules at each level, typically two modules per semester. Year 1 (Level 4) Semester One Exploring Law - This module introduces you to basic legal principles and concepts and enables you to understand appreciate the structure and organisation of the legal system of the United Kingdom (with particular reference to Northern Ireland). It also enables you to acquire certain skills, such as those of instant recall, analysis, argumentation and articulation, which will prove useful in your further studies. Criminal Law - The recognition of the importance of the criminal law requires that those who study law have a detailed understanding of its basic principles. This module explores the basic principles underlying criminal law and procedure and the relationship between the role of criminal law and that of civil law. It enables you to extend your understanding of the development of the common law and legislation as sources of law. Semester Two Public Law - A thorough knowledge of the constitutional basis is necessary in order to appreciate the powers and responsibilities of both central and devolved government and the limit to the competences of each tier of government. An understanding of the history and evolution of the constitutional norms that shape UK legal constitutional discourse is necessary to appreciate the role of the legal system in regulating disputes between the various branches of government and between the government and the public. A deeper appreciation of UK constitutionalism can also be gleaned from a comparison with the fundamental elements of other states’ constitutions. Law of Tort - Modern societies require certain interests to be protected not just by the criminal law but by the civil law, so that persons who are injured or whose property is damaged can claim compensation or some other remedy in the courts. No person who studies our law should be ignorant of the principles which govern this part of the civil law which has been developed around the notion of a tort. Year 2 (Level 4/5) Semester One Alternative Dispute Resolution (level 4) – With overburdened court systems, there has been a shift in focus to alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to ease that burden. The overburdened nature of the court system has led to delays in seeking justice as well as the excessive costs that have become associated with traditional methods of litigation. The disadvantages with the ‘normal’ form of dispute resolution has led to the growth of alternative methods of resolving disputes. These difficulties with litigation have made ADR more appealing to the parties but it has evolved recently to become part of the legal process. This module will explore the different forms of ADR that have become prevalent such as mediation, arbitration, conciliation and adjudication. With ADR being increasingly used throughout many aspects of the law, having an understanding of how it links into the litigation process will be beneficial from both a practical and a theoretical point of view. Introduction to Property Law (level 5) - This module provides students with an introduction to the key concepts of property law in both Northern Ireland England Wales. It will prepare students for further detailed study of property law at Level 5 (Land Law – LAW311) and at Level 6 (Equity and Trusts) as well as complementing the study of aspects of Tort, Contract and Criminal Law. Completion of this module and Land Law (LAW311) will allow students to meet the requirements of the professional bodies in respect of property law in Northern Ireland, England Wales. Semester Two Administrative Law (level 4) - This module seeks to explore the fundamental legal principles that underpin administrative law in the UK. This module enables you to understand how government operates and how public power is exercised. It aims to equip you with an understanding of the principles and ideas with which administrative law is concerned and to think critically about these issues. Land Law (level 5) - This module provides students with the opportunity to study the key elements of land law in respect to both Northern Ireland England Wales. It will prepare students for further detailed study of property law at Level 6 (Equity and Trusts) and completion of this module and Introduction to Property Law (LAW319) will allow students to meet the requirements of the professional bodies in respect of property law in Northern Ireland, England Wales. Year 3 Level 5/6 Semester One (level 5) Contract Law - The recognition of the importance of the contractual relationship by the civil law requires that those who study law have a detailed understanding of the basic principles of contract law. This module explores the development of the principles of contract law through parliament, the courts, Europe, the business world and the professional literature. Jurisprudence (optional) - The aim of this module is to examine the key philosophical theories pertaining to the nature and application of law. The module provides an introduction to the work of key philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Marx and legal theorists such as Bentham, Austin, Hart, Dworkin, Kelsen and Fuller with a view to providing a solid theoretical background that will enable you to place legal issues in a wider socio-political context. In addition, the module seeks to explore theoretical principles within the context of specific contemporary debates, including the nature of political obligation, capital punishment, sexual morality, animal welfare, social justice and the legitimacy of ‘rogue’ political regimes. Public Interest Litigation (optional) - Strategic litigation of matters of significant public interest forms part of the arsenal of many campaigning organisations and a vital component of the democratic and constitutional process and considerable interest has developed in this phenomenon in a wide range of jurisdictions. Such litigation usually takes the form of court-based challenges to legislation, public policies, procedures or decisions of interest to the campaigning stakeholder organisations, with the intention

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We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements. The entry conditions below apply to applicants presenting qualifications from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland or Great Britain.

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