Entry Requirements
A degree 2:2 or above from any discipline (including international equivalents)
or
Relevant professional qualifications
or
Other professional qualifications including equivalent international qualifications
Study Mode
Full time
Duration
1 year
Timetable
Check with tutor
Key Features & Benefits
- Study a Level 7 Masters Degree locally and join this qualification with a 2:2 grade in any discipline/subject area
- Qualified staff of over 15 year experience
- Validated by The University of South Wales
- All assessments are coursework based
The purpose of this LLM Laws (Masters) course is to allow you to develop a deeper insight at Masters Level into the discipline of Law and to further enhance your career opportunities. Within the range available, you will be able to choose modules best suited to your own personal development or career aspirations.
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Overview
The purpose of this LLM Laws (Masters) course is to allow you to develop a deeper insight into the discipline of law and to further enhance your career opportunities. The course brings together a number of discreet but broadly interconnecting areas of law which are explored within a global context. The course will be studied using self directed learning together with a combination of interactive lectures, workshops, tutorials designed to encourage participation and the sharing of ideal and experience.
The tuition fees for this programme are:
Full-time students studying the postgraduate Laws LLM will be charged £6,500 for the one year programme.
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What will I study?
The course is intended to extend the skills learned at undergraduate level and foster higher level analytical and research skills based on a multi-disciplined approach. Central to this is the dissertation which is compulsory which requires extensive research and innovative thinking.
You will study the following modules across the programme:
- Advanced Legal Skills & Methods
- Law of Obligations
- Frameworks of International and European Law
- International and Comparative Media Law
- Transnational Criminal Law
- International Family Law
- Dissertation
The above modules could be replaced with the following optional modules:
- Commercial and Consumer Law
- Corporate Law and Governance
- Research Methods
- Equality, Rights and Society
- Independent Study
- International Human Rights Law
- Law and Order
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Entry Requirements
A minimum 2:2 Honours degree in any discipline, or a relevant professional qualification such as the Institute of Legal Executives and others that include some element of law.
For applicants who do not possess formal qualifications, relevant professional experience may be taken into account via the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)/Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) mechanism (University regulations will apply).
The course welcomes international applicants and requires an English level of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.
Please note that whilst this course does not require a DBS Check for entry, some professions will not consider candidates who have certain types of criminal convictions. Therefore, if you have a criminal conviction and you are considering a particular career path we would recommend that you check with the relevant professional body or refer to their recruitment policy to make sure that your conviction will not disadvantage you.
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How will I be assessed?
Each module is formally assessed through, for example, practical assessments, essays, assignments or briefs, presentations, group presentations and portfolio building. This formal assessment will count towards your module mark and feedback is usually given within 20 working days following the initial submission date.
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Teaching and Learning
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You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course.
Academic Support
We have a dedicated Student Engagement Team who will be able to provide support in the following areas;
- Study Skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills)
- Written English
- Academic Writing (including referencing)
- Research Skills
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What can I do next?
The study of law brings with it a range of skills and knowledge that are invaluable to a wide range of professions including business management, international relations, human resources, legal profession (employment within the civil and criminal justices system) and academia.
Some students have successfully progressed onto further studies and undertaken PhD research.
- Specific careers include:
- Law lecturer/Teaching
- Police
- Management position
- Prison service
- Civil service
- Legal Practice/Solicitor (completion of SQE)
- Court Services
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Fees and Financial Information
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Fees and Finance
Fees
Studying for a degree is not as expensive as you think – especially if you stay local. There are no upfront fees to pay if you take out a Tuition Fee Loan from Student Finance England.
Financial support
There is a range of financial support available to you, including generous support from the College.
Additional costs
There may be additional costs to consider that are not included in the tuition fees. These costs can vary based on your course and personal choices.
There are some general additional course costs to consider that can apply to all courses:
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Study Hours
This is a full-time course so you will undertake both Guided Learning and Independent Study.
- Guided Learning may take the form of lectures, seminars, workshops, field trips and visits, or 1-to-1 supervision/tutorial.
- Independent Study will take place in your own time, either on or off campus, and will be used for reading, research, and the completion of coursework.
Studies per module
In each academic year, for each module, you will receive approximately*:
- Level 4 (per module) – 40 hours Guided Learning, supported by 152 hours of Independent Study
- Level 5 (per module) – 40 hours Guided Learning, supported by 152 hours of Independent Study
- Level 6 (per module) – 40 hours Guided Learning, supported by 152 hours of Independent Study
Modules may take place in a semesterised design or a linear fashion:
- Semesterised design means they will run September until December (15 weeks), or January to May (15 weeks)
- Linear fashion means they will run the full year (30 weeks).
On rare occasions modules may have a different weighting of credits, duration through the year, or both.
*Based on a 20-credit weighting. Please refer to module specifications for variations in this weighting.
Weekly study
Each week you will normally study for approximately:
- Level 4 (per week) – 8 hours of Guided Learning, up to 2 hours of tutorial (based on group size), and 32 hours of Independent Study
- Level 5 (per week) – 8 hours of Guided Learning, up to 2 hours of tutorial (based on group size), and 32 hours of Independent Study
- Level 6 (per week) – 8 hours of Guided Learning, up to 2 hours of tutorial (based on group size), and 32 hours of Independent Study
Further details
The amount of Guided Study, and how it is distributed per week, will be shown in your Timetables and Subject Outlines. You can determine the schedule of Independent Study yourself around your lessons.
The overall design of your modules and study hours is detailed within Module Specifications. These are available upon request.
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