Law with Criminology LLB (Hons) - 2022/3

Awarding body

University of Surrey

Teaching institute

University of Surrey

Framework

FHEQ Level 6

Final award and programme/pathway title

LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology

Subsidiary award(s)

Award Title
Ord Law with Criminology
DipHE Law with Criminology
CertHE Law with Criminology

Professional recognition

Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training.

Modes of study

Route code Credits and ECTS Credits
Full-time ULA22008 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits
Full-time with PTY ULA22008 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits

QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)

Law

Other internal and / or external reference points

N/A

Faculty and Department / School

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences - School of Law

Programme Leader

TAGGART Christopher (Schl of Law)

Date of production/revision of spec

12/09/2023

Educational aims of the programme

  • To produce graduates with a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) who are capable of continuing onto the next stage of training for entry into the legal profession or who are able to secure positions in industry, commerce or the public sector
  • To produce Graduates with a sound grasp of criminology and its development as a discipline and current debates within criminology
  • To enable students to develop an understanding of the criminal justice system
  • To enable students to develop skills in criminological analysis and in considering primary and secondary data in criminology
  • To develop and deepen students interest and understanding of Law and Criminology, in its national and European, social, political and cultural context
  • To produce graduates with a sound grasp of the principles of Law across a wide range of legal topics with an ability to apply those principles to legal problem solving
  • To produce graduates with well- developed legal research skills
  • To produce graduates who have a foundation understanding and experience of key practical legal skills (e.g. negotiation, interviewing, debating, advocacy, presentation skills)
  • To enable students to integrate a wide range of legal materials from various sources (both paper and electronic) and use these materials to marshal both written and oral arguments
  • To enable students to identify legal issues within factual problem scenarios
  • To assist students in producing clearly express, succinct and cogent written and oral arguments
  • To develop students insight into the application of the legal rules so they can, for example, demonstrate an ability to distinguish cases on their facts and to argue by analogy
  • To facilitate students engagement in life-long learning, study and enquiry

Programme learning outcomes

Attributes Developed Awards Ref.
Knowledge of the principal features of English and EU systems, including general familiarity with their institutions and procedures K LLB (Hons)
Knowledge of the principles of Law in the Foundation Subjects in Law and foundational theories in criminology and an ability to apply those principles to solve legal problems K LLB (Hons)
Some in-depth knowledge of specialist areas of Law where options have been taken in that area and an ability to apply that knowledge to solve legal problems K LLB (Hons)
An ability to demonstrate an understanding of how Law and the criminal justice system fits together and operates K LLB (Hons)
Engage critically, at undergraduate level, with a wide range of legal concepts, values, principles and rules of English and EU Law (and other legal systems where appropriate) and to explain the relationships between them in C LLB (Hons)
Explain accurately the major legal institutions and procedures of English Law (and some other systems); C LLB (Hons)
Analyse critically the Law and its context and to reach defensible conclusions after such analysis; C LLB (Hons)
Apply criminological knowledge to situations which engage with doctrinal disputes; C LLB (Hons)
Demonstrate familiarity with doctrinal and conceptual difficulties within the study of Law and Criminology and an ability to provide own solution to unresolved debates. C LLB (Hons)
Conduct efficient searches of legal websites to locate relevant legal information; exchange documents by email and manage information exchanges by email; use an online learning platform to facilitate study effectively; P LLB (Hons)
Use primary and secondary legal and criminology sources, both in hard copy and electronic form, as part of guided study within the syllabus and as part of private study/further research P LLB (Hons)
Critically analyse key sources and reflect on their own learning P LLB (Hons)
Engage in academic debate in a professional manner P LLB (Hons)
Demonstrate proficiency, at a level appropriate to undergraduate study, in clear and accurate oral communication on legal and criminology topics in a variety of different contexts P LLB (Hons)
Present a variety of different types of written work clearly and accurately using fluent prose, including using terminology correctly P LLB (Hons)
Read and assimilate read a range of complex works, suitable for study at undergraduate level, within and about Law and Criminology and to summarise arguments accurately P LLB (Hons)
Operate in a work environment and demonstrate employment experience P LLB (Hons)
Communicate effectively in written and oral forms at a level suitable to undergraduate study including by email and using an online learning platform T LLB (Hons)
Read complex primary materials and to find the key statements from them T LLB (Hons)
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of word processing, and research using standard library materials (including hard copy and electronic materials), and internet resources T LLB (Hons)
Demonstrate the ability to work together in teams by way of a variety of activities, including extra-curricular activities T LLB (Hons)
Reflect critically on their work and to deconstruct feedback to apply in future work to facilitate continuous improvement T LLB (Hons)
Apply principles to practical contexts and vice versa T LLB (Hons)
Knowledge of the principal features of English and EU systems, including general familiarity withtheir institutions and procedures K CertHE
Knowledge of the principles of Law in the Foundation Subjects in Law and foundational theories in criminology and an ability to apply those principles to solve legal problems K CertHE
Explain accurately the major legal institutions and procedures of English Law (and some other systems) C CertHE
Analyse critically the Law and its context and to reach defensible conclusions after such analysis C CertHE
Apply legal and criminological knowledge to situations which engage with doctrinal disputes C CertHE
Conduct efficient searches of legal websites to locate relevant legal information; exchange documents by email and manage information exchanges by email; use an online learning platform to facilitate study effectively P CertHE
Use primary and secondary legal and criminology sources, both in hard copy and electronic form, as part of guided study within the syllabus and as part of private study/further research P CertHE
Critically analyse key sources and reflect on their own learning; P CertHE
Engage in academic debate in a professional manner; P CertHE
Demonstrate proficiency, at a level appropriate to undergraduate study, in clear and accurate oral communication on legal and criminology topics in a variety of different contexts; P CertHE
Present a variety of different types of written work clearly and accurately using fluent prose, including using terminology correctly; P CertHE
Read and assimilate read a range of complex works, suitable for study at undergraduate level, within and about Law and Criminology and to summarise arguments accurately. P CertHE
Operate in a work environment and demonstrate employment experience. P CertHE
Communicate effectively in written and oral forms at a level suitable to undergraduate study including by email and using an online learning platform T CertHE
Read complex primary materials and to find the key statements from them T CertHE
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of word processing, and research using standard library materials (including hard copy and electronic materials), and internet resources T CertHE
Demonstrate the ability to work together in teams by way of a variety of activities, including extra-curricular activities T CertHE
Reflect critically on their work and to deconstruct feedback to apply in future work to facilitate continuous improvement T CertHE

Attributes Developed

C - Cognitive/analytical

K - Subject knowledge

T - Transferable skills

P - Professional/Practical skills

Programme structure

Full-time

This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)

Full-time with PTY

This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of 480 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5, 6 and the optional professional training year). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)

Programme Adjustments (if applicable)

N/A

Modules

Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
LAW1027 CONTRACT LAW I Compulsory 15 1
LAW1028 CONTRACT LAW II Compulsory 15 2
LAW1029 CRIMINAL LAW I Compulsory 15 1
LAW1030 CRIMINAL LAW II Compulsory 15 2
LAW1031 PUBLIC LAW 1 - CONSTITUTIONAL LAW Compulsory 15 2
SOC1034 CRIME AND SOCIETY Compulsory 15 1
SOC1054 RESPONSES TO CRIME AND DEVIANCE Compulsory 15 2
LAW1053 LEGAL SYSTEMS Compulsory 15 1

Module Selection for Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4

N/A

Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
LAW2037 PUBLIC LAW II: ADMINISTRATIVE LAW Compulsory 15 1
LAW2081 LAND LAW 1 Compulsory 15 1
LAW2082 LAND LAW 2 Compulsory 15 2
SOC2061 CRIME, COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION Optional 15 1
SOC2063 CRIME, POWER AND JUSTICE Optional 15 2
SOC2066 CRIME AND TECHNOLOGY Optional 15 1
SOC2067 CRIME AND MEDIA Optional 15 2
SOC2073 PUNISHMENT AND SOCIETY Optional 15 2
LAW2085 INTRODUCTION TO TORT LAW Compulsory 15 1
LAW2086 TORT LAW IN CONTEXT Compulsory 15 2
SOC2096 POLICING AND THE POLICE Optional 15 2
LAW2038 EU LAW II Compulsory 15 2

Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5

Choose 2 from the optional 4 modules.

Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
LAW3005 LAW DISSERTATION Optional 30 Year-long
LAW3008 EMPLOYMENT LAW Optional 15 1
LAW3065 FAMILY LAW Optional 15 1
LAW3066 CHILD LAW Optional 15 2
LAW3068 COMMERCIAL LAW - INTERNATIONAL SALES Optional 15 2
LAW3072 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW Optional 15 2
LAW3085 JURISPRUDENCE I (HE6) Optional 15 1
LAW3089 MEDICAL LAW I Optional 15 1
LAW3090 MEDICAL LAW II Optional 15 2
LAW3109 FOUNDATIONS OF COMPANY LAW Optional 15 1
LAW3123 EQUITY AND TRUSTS LAW 1 Compulsory 15 1
LAW3124 EQUITY AND TRUSTS LAW 2 Compulsory 15 2
LAW3127 TAX LAW Optional 15 1
SOC3057 YOUTH, CRIME AND CONTROL Compulsory 15 1
LAW3129 LAW OF EVIDENCE Optional 15 1
SOC3075 CYBER CRIME AND CYBER SECURITY Optional 15 2
SOC3076 CORPORATE CRIME AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY Optional 15 2
LAW3132 COMMERCIAL RESTITUTION Optional 15 1
LAW3135 LAW AND TECHNOLOGY Optional 15 1
LAW3136 CORE ISSUES IN PRIVATE LAW Optional 15 2
LAW3137 ACCESS TO JUSTICE Optional 15 2
LAW3134 LEGAL OBLIGATION AND PUNISHMENT Optional 15 2
LAW3138 FINANCIAL REGULATION AND FINTECH POLICY Optional 15 2
LAW3139 CYBERCRIME Optional 15 2
LAW3140 PRIVACY AND DATA GOVERNANCE Optional 15 1
LAW3141 CORPORATE AND WHITE COLLAR CRIME Optional 15 2

Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6

Choose 8 taught modules from those listed or choose 6 taught modules plus the dissertation

Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
LAW1027 CONTRACT LAW I Compulsory 15 1
LAW1028 CONTRACT LAW II Compulsory 15 2
LAW1029 CRIMINAL LAW I Compulsory 15 1
LAW1030 CRIMINAL LAW II Compulsory 15 2
LAW1031 PUBLIC LAW 1 - CONSTITUTIONAL LAW Compulsory 15 2
SOC1034 CRIME AND SOCIETY Compulsory 15 1
SOC1054 RESPONSES TO CRIME AND DEVIANCE Compulsory 15 2
LAW1053 LEGAL SYSTEMS Compulsory 15 1

Module Selection for Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4

N/A

Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
LAW2037 PUBLIC LAW II: ADMINISTRATIVE LAW Compulsory 15 1
LAW2081 LAND LAW 1 Compulsory 15 1
LAW2082 LAND LAW 2 Compulsory 15 2
SOC2061 CRIME, COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CRIME PREVENTION Optional 15 1
SOC2063 CRIME, POWER AND JUSTICE Optional 15 2
SOC2066 CRIME AND TECHNOLOGY Optional 15 1
SOC2067 CRIME AND MEDIA Optional 15 2
SOC2073 PUNISHMENT AND SOCIETY Optional 15 2
LAW2085 INTRODUCTION TO TORT LAW Compulsory 15 1
LAW2086 TORT LAW IN CONTEXT Compulsory 15 2
SOC2096 POLICING AND THE POLICE Optional 15 2
LAW2038 EU LAW II Compulsory 15 2

Module Selection for Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5

Choose 2 from the optional 4 modules.

Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
LAW3005 LAW DISSERTATION Optional 30 Year-long
LAW3008 EMPLOYMENT LAW Optional 15 1
LAW3065 FAMILY LAW Optional 15 1
LAW3066 CHILD LAW Optional 15 2
LAW3068 COMMERCIAL LAW - INTERNATIONAL SALES Optional 15 2
LAW3072 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW Optional 15 2
LAW3085 JURISPRUDENCE I (HE6) Optional 15 1
LAW3089 MEDICAL LAW I Optional 15 1
LAW3090 MEDICAL LAW II Optional 15 2
LAW3109 FOUNDATIONS OF COMPANY LAW Optional 15 1
LAW3123 EQUITY AND TRUSTS LAW 1 Compulsory 15 1
LAW3124 EQUITY AND TRUSTS LAW 2 Compulsory 15 2
LAW3127 TAX LAW Optional 15 1
SOC3057 YOUTH, CRIME AND CONTROL Compulsory 15 1
LAW3129 LAW OF EVIDENCE Optional 15 1
SOC3075 CYBER CRIME AND CYBER SECURITY Optional 15 2
SOC3076 CORPORATE CRIME AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY Optional 15 2
LAW3132 COMMERCIAL RESTITUTION Optional 15 1
LAW3135 LAW AND TECHNOLOGY Optional 15 1
LAW3136 CORE ISSUES IN PRIVATE LAW Optional 15 2
LAW3137 ACCESS TO JUSTICE Optional 15 2
LAW3134 LEGAL OBLIGATION AND PUNISHMENT Optional 15 2
LAW3138 FINANCIAL REGULATION AND FINTECH POLICY Optional 15 2
LAW3139 CYBERCRIME Optional 15 2
LAW3140 PRIVACY AND DATA GOVERNANCE Optional 15 1
LAW3141 CORPORATE AND WHITE COLLAR CRIME Optional 15 2

Module Selection for Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6

Choose 8 taught modules from those listed or choose 6 taught modules plus the dissertation

Professional Training Year (PTY) - Professional Training Year

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
LAWP009 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR WORK) Core 120 Year-long
LAWP010 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (WORK-STUDY 50/50) Core 120 Year-long
LAWP011 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR STUDY) Core 120 Year-long

Module Selection for Professional Training Year (PTY) - Professional Training Year

N/A

Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity

Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics Y
Professional Training Year (PTY) Y
Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) Y Yes
Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) N
Study exchange (Level 5) Y
Dual degree N

Quality assurance

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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2022/3 academic year.