Law (Law and Technology Pathway) 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 (Law and Technology Pathway)

Subsidiary award(s)

Award Title
Ord Law (Law and Technology Pathway)
DipHE Law
CertHE Law

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 ULA22026 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits
Full-time with PTY ULA22026 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits

QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)

Other internal and / or external reference points

None

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

16/09/2023

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 develop and deepen students¿ interest and understanding of Law, in its national and international, 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 provide students with broad understanding of the way technology is changing the practice of law and to make students better equipped to thrive in a changing professional context
  • To introduce students to digital lawyering skills, concepts, theories and practices to make students more competitive in an increasingly technology-infused legal profession and business environment
  • To enable students to explain and critically engage with the way the law can and should regulate emerging technologies and technology-driven business models, together with their social and political consequences
  • To enable students to critically analyse and evaluate existing legal rules and institutions, while using normative, empirical and theoretical methods as appropriate to identify and argue for practical legal reforms aimed at overcoming the problems identified
  • To facilitate students¿ engagement in life-long learning, study and enquiry
  • 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 expressed rigorous, clear and persuasive 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

Programme learning outcomes

Attributes Developed Awards Ref.
Knowledge of the principal features of English and international legal systems, including general familiarity with their institutions and procedures K CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons)
Knowledge of the principles of Law in the Foundation Subjects in Law and an ability to apply those principles to solve legal problems K CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons)
An ability to demonstrate an understanding of how Law fits together and operates K CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons)
Appropriate 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 CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons)
Appropriate in-depth knowledge of specialist areas of legal and technological concepts and theories regarding the intersection between law and technology K Ord, LLB (Hons)
Appropriate in-depth knowledge of current legal questions related to the regulation of emerging technologies and technology-driven business models, together with their social and political consequences K Ord, LLB (Hons)
Demonstrated ability to critically analyse and evaluate existing legal rules and institutions, while using normative, empirical and theoretical methods where appropriate to identify and argue for practical legal reforms aimed at overcoming the problems identified K Ord, LLB (Hons)
Engage critically, at appropriate undergraduate level, with a wide range of legal concepts, values, principles and rules of English and EU Law plus other legal systems as appropriate and to explain the relationships between them C CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons)
Demonstrate ability to engage in complex problem-solving, abstract thinking, critical argument and identifying creative solutions to novel legal and social problems C Ord, LLB (Hons)
Demonstrated ability to construct rigorous, clear and persuasive arguments on a range of important legal and technology issues with appropriate support, both in writing and orally where appropriate C Ord, LLB (Hons)
Demonstrate ability to engage in complex problem-solving, abstract thinking, critical argument and identifying creative solutions to novel legal and social problems C CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons)
Analyse critically the Law and its context to reach defensible conclusions after such analysis C CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons)
Apply legal knowledge to situations which engage with doctrinal issues and disputes C CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons)
Demonstrate familiarity with doctrinal and conceptual difficulties within the study of Law and an ability to provide own solution to unresolved debates at appropriate undergraduate level P CertHE, DipHE, Ord, 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 CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons)
Use primary and secondary legal 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, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons)
Critically analyse key sources and reflect on their own learning P CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons)
Engage in academic debate in a professional manner at an appropriate undergraduate level P CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons)
Demonstrate proficiency, at a level appropriate to undergraduate study, in clear and accurate oral communication on legal and technological topics in a variety of contexts (as appropriate to the level) P CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons)
Present a variety of different types of written work clearly and accurately using fluent prose, including using legal or other relevant terminology correctly P CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons)
Read and assimilate a range of complex works, suitable for study at undergraduate level, within and about Law (as well as law and technology where appropriate) and to summarise arguments accurately P CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons)
Operate in a work environment and demonstrate employment experience as appropriate at relevant undergraduate level P CertHE, DipHE, Ord, 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 CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons)
Read complex primary materials and to find the key statements, ideas and arguments from them T CertHE, DipHE, Ord, 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 CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons)
Demonstrate the ability to work together in teams by way of a variety of activities, including extra-curricular activities T CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons)
Reflect critically on one¿s own work and deconstruct feedback to apply in future work to facilitate continuous improvement T CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons)
Apply principles, concepts and theories to practical contexts and vice versa T CertHE, DipHE, Ord, LLB (Hons)
Practice and apply digital lawyering skills and concepts to make students more competitive in an increasingly technology-infused legal profession and business environment T Ord, LLB (Hons)

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
LAW1029 CRIMINAL LAW I Compulsory 15 1
LAW1031 PUBLIC LAW 1 - CONSTITUTIONAL LAW Compulsory 15 2
LAW1045 INTRODUCTION TO TORT LAW Compulsory 15 1
LAW1028 CONTRACT LAW II Compulsory 15 2
LAW1030 CRIMINAL LAW II Compulsory 15 2
LAW1046 TORT LAW IN CONTEXT 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
LAW2079 EQUITY AND TRUSTS LAW 1 Compulsory 15 1
LAW2081 LAND LAW 1 Compulsory 15 1
LAW2049 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW IN ACTION (HE5) Optional 15 1
LAW2089 SENTENCING AND PENAL POLICY Optional 15 1
LAW2083 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL LAW Optional 15 2
LAW2084 LAW AND ECONOMICS Optional 15 1
LAW2091 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THE LAW Optional 15 2
LAW2088 EUROPEAN HUMAN RIGHTS LAW Optional 15 2
LAW2082 LAND LAW 2 Compulsory 15 2
LAW2080 EQUITY AND TRUSTS LAW 2 Compulsory 15 2
LAW2099 LAW OF ARMED CONFLICT Optional 15 1
LAW2096 LAW AND CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES Optional 15 2
LAW2038 EU LAW II Compulsory 15 2

Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5

Choose 2 from the optional 8 modules (one in semester 1 and the other in semester 2).

To complete the requirements of the LT Pathway you must complete a sufficient number of qualifying Pathway modules from the specified list of LT modules available at Level 5 and Level 6. These must be equal to at least 90 credits (15 of which will be a compulsory Pathway module in semester 1 of Level 6 and the remaining 75 credits will be qualifying Pathway optional modules from the specified list at either Level 5 or 6). In total, this is equal to six taught modules or five taught modules and the dissertation. The qualifying Pathway modules at Level 5 are:

- LAW2049 - Environmental Law in Action (optional)
- LAW2084 - Law and Economics (optional)
- LAW2087 - International Humanitarian Law (optional)

Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6

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

Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6

At Level 6, you must take 8 taught modules or 6 taught modules plus the dissertation. You will automatically be enrolled in Law & Technology (LAW3135) in semester 1 as this is a compulsory module for LT Pathway students. The remaining 7 modules (or 5 plus dissertation) at Level 6 are optional modules.

To complete the requirements of the LT pathway you must complete a sufficient number of qualifying Pathway modules from the specified list of LT modules available at Level 5 and Level 6. These must be equal to at least 90 credits (15 of which will be from the compulsory Level 6 module Law & Technology LAW3135 and the remaining 75 credits will be other qualifying Pathway options from the specified list at Level 5 or 6). In total, this is equal to 6 taught modules or 5 taught modules and the dissertation. The qualifying LT Pathway modules at Level 6 are:

- LAW3135 - Law and Technology (compulsory)
- LAW3072 - Intellectual Property Law (optional)
- LAW3008 - Employment Law (optional)
- LAW3090 - Medical Law II (optional)
- LAW3137 - Access to Justice (optional)
- LAW3005 - Law Dissertation (optional)
- LAW3140 - Privacy and Data Governance (optional)
- LAW3139 - Cybercrime (optional)
- LAW3138 - Financial Regulation and Fintech (optional)

In semester 1, you will automatically be enrolled in Law & Technology (LAW3135), as it is compulsory for LT Pathway students. In addition, it is recommended that you choose at least one of Privacy and Data Governance (LAW3140) or Intellectual Property Law (LAW3072).

In semester 2, you should choose at least one of Cybercrime (LAW3139) or Financial Regulation and FinTech (LAW3138).

Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
LAW1027 CONTRACT LAW I Compulsory 15 1
LAW1029 CRIMINAL LAW I Compulsory 15 1
LAW1031 PUBLIC LAW 1 - CONSTITUTIONAL LAW Compulsory 15 2
LAW1045 INTRODUCTION TO TORT LAW Compulsory 15 1
LAW1028 CONTRACT LAW II Compulsory 15 2
LAW1030 CRIMINAL LAW II Compulsory 15 2
LAW1046 TORT LAW IN CONTEXT 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
LAW2079 EQUITY AND TRUSTS LAW 1 Compulsory 15 1
LAW2081 LAND LAW 1 Compulsory 15 1
LAW2049 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW IN ACTION (HE5) Optional 15 1
LAW2089 SENTENCING AND PENAL POLICY Optional 15 1
LAW2083 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL LAW Optional 15 2
LAW2084 LAW AND ECONOMICS Optional 15 1
LAW2091 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THE LAW Optional 15 2
LAW2088 EUROPEAN HUMAN RIGHTS LAW Optional 15 2
LAW2082 LAND LAW 2 Compulsory 15 2
LAW2080 EQUITY AND TRUSTS LAW 2 Compulsory 15 2
LAW2099 LAW OF ARMED CONFLICT Optional 15 1
LAW2096 LAW AND CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES 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 8 modules (one in semester 1 and the other in semester 2).

To complete the requirements of the LT Pathway you must complete a sufficient number of qualifying Pathway modules from the specified list of LT modules available at Level 5 and Level 6. These must be equal to at least 90 credits (15 of which will be a compulsory Pathway module in semester 1 of Level 6 and the remaining 75 credits will be qualifying Pathway optional modules from the specified list at either Level 5 or 6). In total, this is equal to six taught modules or five taught modules and the dissertation. The qualifying Pathway modules at Level 5 are:

- LAW2049 - Environmental Law in Action (optional)
- LAW2084 - Law and Economics (optional)
- LAW2087 - International Humanitarian Law (optional)

Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6

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

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

At Level 6, you must take 8 taught modules or 6 taught modules plus the dissertation. You will automatically be enrolled in Law & Technology (LAW3135) in semester 1 as this is a compulsory module for LT Pathway students. The remaining 7 modules (or 5 plus dissertation) at Level 6 are optional modules.

To complete the requirements of the LT pathway you must complete a sufficient number of qualifying Pathway modules from the specified list of LT modules available at Level 5 and Level 6. These must be equal to at least 90 credits (15 of which will be from the compulsory Level 6 module Law & Technology LAW3135 and the remaining 75 credits will be other qualifying Pathway options from the specified list at Level 5 or 6). In total, this is equal to 6 taught modules or 5 taught modules and the dissertation. The qualifying LT Pathway modules at Level 6 are:

- LAW3135 - Law and Technology (compulsory)
- LAW3072 - Intellectual Property Law (optional)
- LAW3008 - Employment Law (optional)
- LAW3090 - Medical Law II (optional)
- LAW3137 - Access to Justice (optional)
- LAW3005 - Law Dissertation (optional)
- LAW3140 - Privacy and Data Governance (optional)
- LAW3139 - Cybercrime (optional)
- LAW3138 - Financial Regulation and Fintech (optional)

In semester 1, you will automatically be enrolled in Law & Technology (LAW3135), as it is compulsory for LT Pathway students. In addition, it is recommended that you choose at least one of Privacy and Data Governance (LAW3140) or Intellectual Property Law (LAW3072).

In semester 2, you should choose at least one of Cybercrime (LAW3139) or Financial Regulation and FinTech (LAW3138).

Professional Training Year (PTY) -

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) -

N/A

Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity

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

Quality assurance

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https://www.surrey.ac.uk/quality-enhancement-standards

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.