Undergraduate Programme Specification
LLB Law (Major) with Politics
Academic Year 2022/23
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| Programme Title | LLB Law (Major) with Politics | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Bachelor of Laws | |||||||||||
| Programme Code | LAW-LLB-MM | UCAS Code | M1L2 | HECoS Code |
100485 - Law - 67 100491 - Politics - 33 |
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| ATAS Clearance Required | No | |||||||||||||
| Mode of Study | Full Time | |||||||||||||
| Type of Programme | Major Honours | Length of Programme |
Full Time - 3 Academic Years |
Total Credits for Programme | 360 | |||||||||
| Exit Awards available | No | |||||||||||||
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Law |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 6 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Law (2015) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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Law Society of Northern Ireland |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 30-06-10 |
The Bar Northern Ireland |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 30-06-10 |
Joint Academic Stage Board (Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board) |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 30-06-10 |
Regulation Information
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Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations None |
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Programme Specific Regulations Students are normally required to pass (or have been credited for) all modules before progressing to the next level. Students must pass all 18 modules before being awarded the degree. |
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Students with protected characteristics N/A |
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Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
On completion of the programme the student will be able to:
think critically and independently about a task or problems, and plan a response;
reflect on their learning and development, identify and address gaps in their own knowledge/skills, respond constructively to feedback;
work collaboratively;
demonstrate an awareness of principles and values of law and justice, and of ethics
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theories, concepts, values, principles and rules that underpin the law in Northern Ireland, and England and Wales, particularly in the Foundations of Legal Knowledge; with awareness of institutional, social, national and global context
demonstrate deep and contextual understanding of substantive areas of law, and tolerate and respond to ambiguity in law; produce synthesis of doctrinal/policy issues and exercise critical judgment, presenting a reasoned choice between alternative solutions and demonstrating awareness of the merits of particular arguments;
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the core areas of the discipline of Politics.
apply knowledge and understanding to offer evidenced conclusions to complex actual or hypothetical problems;
conduct self-directed research, including the design and development of a project under supervision, identification and retrieval of relevant primary sources, and evaluation and analysis in written and oral forms;
work from a range of data, including textual, numerical and statistical;
communicate orally and in writing, and listen and respond to verbal or written tasks/instructions
reflect upon Politics both by theoretical explorations of the nature of politics and by comparisons with other societies
to encourage, support and foster critical, independent and analytical thinking to enable students to come to their own understanding of politics;
to provide students with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the core areas of the discipline; to complement that essential knowledge with modules from outside the core areas;
to foster an attitude of self-motivated and independent learning;
to equip students with a set of key subject, employability and transferable skills;
to encourage a professional attitude towards self-organisation and time-management; to equip students to be active and engaged citizens
demonstrate the critical, intellectual and practical skills necessary to sustain life-long education/learning, including the ability to reflect on their own academic integrity
demonstrate the intellectual, practical and transferrable skills to succeed in a wide variety of careers; and an opportunity to obtain a law degree that qualifies for admission to professional legal training.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Plan and undertake independent research under supervision, asking cogent questions and identifying gaps in their own knowledge and understanding |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The LLB is designed to foster phased progression in the development of intellectual independence. Level 1 modules introduce students to legal sources and methods of legal argument, with a transitional emphasis on developing critical reasoning and analysis. Level 2 offers students opportunities to develop rigour and precision in doctrinal analysis, through problem and argument-based assessment-tasks, including a long essay which acts as preparation for level 3 modules/assessment. Level 3 further develops independence and autonomy, requiring study of core substantive areas in greater depth and context. Methods of Assessment Level 1 – exams; judgment analysis coursework; advocate general opinion; written coursework essays |
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Retrieve, sift and select current and relevant primary and secondary legal information from standard and electronic sources. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The LLB is designed to foster phased progression in the development of intellectual independence. Level 1 modules introduce students to legal sources and methods of legal argument, with a transitional emphasis on developing critical reasoning and analysis. Level 2 offers students opportunities to develop rigour and precision in doctrinal analysis, through problem and argument-based assessment-tasks, including a long essay which acts as preparation for level 3 modules/assessment. Level 3 further develops independence and autonomy, requiring study of core substantive areas in greater depth and context. Methods of Assessment Level 1 – exams; judgment analysis coursework; advocate general opinion; written coursework essays |
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Apply key legal research skills and methodology; study substantive areas of law in depth and context |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The LLB is designed to foster phased progression in the development of intellectual independence. Level 1 modules introduce students to legal sources and methods of legal argument, with a transitional emphasis on developing critical reasoning and analysis. Level 2 offers students opportunities to develop rigour and precision in doctrinal analysis, through problem and argument-based assessment-tasks, including a long essay which acts as preparation for level 3 modules/assessment. Level 3 further develops independence and autonomy, requiring study of core substantive areas in greater depth and context. Methods of Assessment Level 1 – exams; judgment analysis coursework; advocate general opinion; written coursework essays |
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Present information and ideas in a coherent and accurate manner, orally and in written form |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The LLB is designed to foster phased progression in the development of intellectual independence. Level 1 modules introduce students to legal sources and methods of legal argument, with a transitional emphasis on developing critical reasoning and analysis. Level 2 offers students opportunities to develop rigour and precision in doctrinal analysis, through problem and argument-based assessment-tasks, including a long essay which acts as preparation for level 3 modules/assessment. Level 3 further develops independence and autonomy, requiring study of core substantive areas in greater depth and context. Methods of Assessment Level 1 – exams; judgment analysis coursework; advocate general opinion ; written coursework essays |
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Make constructive use of feedback |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The LLB is designed to foster phased progression in the development of intellectual independence. Level 1 modules introduce students to legal sources and methods of legal argument, with a transitional emphasis on developing critical reasoning and analysis. Level 2 offers students opportunities to develop rigour and precision in doctrinal analysis, through problem and argument-based assessment-tasks, including a long essay which acts as preparation for level 3 modules/assessment. Level 3 further develops independence and autonomy, requiring study of core substantive areas in greater depth and context. Methods of Assessment Level 1 – exams; judgment analysis coursework; advocate general opinion; written coursework essays |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Communicate orally and in writing |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Consistent with the Benchmark Statement for Law, the LLB is designed to ensure that law students acquire skills, attributes and qualities of mind that are readily transferable to a wide range of occupations and careers. Verbal communication skills are developed primarily through small group tutorial and seminar teaching, in particular by means of student presentations; and student and tutor led discussion. Level 1 modules have been designed to encourage transition to the style and practice of teaching by including additional action-focused tasks where students are encouraged to practice communication skills, such as moot court exercises (Legal Method and Skills) and negotiation exercises (Criminal Law). Written communication skills are developed through the programme primarily through essay writing. Coursework which requires the development of arguments based on the presentation and/or generation of numerical and statistical information, aid the development of numeracy skills. The process of independent study that underlines the entire learning and teaching process, coupled with guidance and individual feedback on essays and research projects, facilitate the development of autonomy and personal skills - particularly the student’s ability to reflect on his/her own work and to accept and provide constructive criticism. Problem-solving and teamwork skills are developed principally through specific problem-based tutorial and seminar exercises and projects that require collaboration amongst teams of students. Again in level 1 we offer specific transition-focused opportunities to practice working collaboratively, though the ‘integration week’ programme which features a series of interactive seminars where students work in small teams on introductory tasks and problems. General time-management and intellectual skills are also developed through the above learning and teaching methods. Use of the internet, Canvas, QUB Online information system (including information retrieval, email communication and document exchange) and word-processing are fundamental elements of the entire learning and teaching process. Methods of Assessment The assessment of the majority of key transferable skills forms an integral part of the overall assessment of the degree pathway; however the approach to assessment varies. Written communication skills, problem-solving and intellectual skills are assessment directly throughout the degree programme. Autonomy and personal skills, teamwork and IT skills are generally assessed indirectly through the medium of examinations and coursework. Verbal communication skills are not subject to formal assessment by the school, though formative exercises within tutorials/seminars offer a focused approach to practice. |
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Problem-solve and provide evidenced conclusion, assessing the merits of particular arguments and presenting reasoned choices between alternatives |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Consistent with the Benchmark Statement for Law, the LLB is designed to ensure that law students acquire skills, attributes and qualities of mind that are readily transferable to a wide range of occupations and careers. Verbal communication skills are developed primarily through small group tutorial and seminar teaching, in particular by means of student presentations; and student and tutor led discussion. Level 1 modules have been designed to encourage transition to the style and practice of teaching by including additional action-focused tasks where students are encouraged to practice communication skills, such as moot court exercises (Legal Method and Skills) and negotiation exercises (Criminal Law). Written communication skills are developed through the programme primarily through essay writing. Coursework which requires the development of arguments based on the presentation and/or generation of numerical and statistical information, aid the development of numeracy skills. The process of independent study that underlines the entire learning and teaching process, coupled with guidance and individual feedback on essays and research projects, facilitate the development of autonomy and personal skills - particularly the student’s ability to reflect on his/her own work and to accept and provide constructive criticism. Problem-solving and teamwork skills are developed principally through specific problem-based tutorial and seminar exercises and projects that require collaboration amongst teams of students. Again in level 1 we offer specific transition-focused opportunities to practice working collaboratively, though the ‘integration week’ programme which features a series of interactive seminars where students work in small teams on introductory tasks and problems. General time-management and intellectual skills are also developed through the above learning and teaching methods. Use of the internet, Canvas, QUB Online information system (including information retrieval, email communication and document exchange) and word-processing are fundamental elements of the entire learning and teaching process. Methods of Assessment The assessment of the majority of key transferable skills forms an integral part of the overall assessment of the degree pathway; however, the approach to assessment varies. Written communication skills, problem-solving and intellectual skills are assessment directly throughout the degree programme. Autonomy and personal skills, teamwork and IT skills are generally assessed indirectly through the medium of examinations and coursework. Verbal communication skills are not subject to formal assessment by the school, though formative exercises within tutorials/seminars offer a focused approach to practice. |
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Work collaboratively |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Consistent with the Benchmark Statement for Law, the LLB is designed to ensure that law students acquire skills, attributes and qualities of mind that are readily transferable to a wide range of occupations and careers. Verbal communication skills are developed primarily through small group tutorial and seminar teaching, in particular by means of student presentations; and student and tutor led discussion. Level 1 modules have been designed to encourage transition to the style and practice of teaching by including additional action-focused tasks where students are encouraged to practice communication skills, such as moot court exercises (Legal Method and Skills) and negotiation exercises (Criminal Law). Written communication skills are developed through the programme primarily through essay writing. Coursework which requires the development of arguments based on the presentation and/or generation of numerical and statistical information, aid the development of numeracy skills. The process of independent study that underlines the entire learning and teaching process, coupled with guidance and individual feedback on essays and research projects, facilitate the development of autonomy and personal skills - particularly the student’s ability to reflect on his/her own work and to accept and provide constructive criticism. Problem-solving and teamwork skills are developed principally through specific problem-based tutorial and seminar exercises and projects that require collaboration amongst teams of students. Again in level 1 we offer specific transition-focused opportunities to practice working collaboratively, though the ‘integration week’ programme which features a series of interactive seminars where students work in small teams on introductory tasks and problems. General time-management and intellectual skills are also developed through the above learning and teaching methods. Use of the internet, Canvas, QUB Online information system (including information retrieval, email communication and document exchange) and word-processing are fundamental elements of the entire learning and teaching process. Methods of Assessment The assessment of the majority of key transferable skills forms an integral part of the overall assessment of the degree pathway; however the approach to assessment varies. Written communication skills, problem-solving and intellectual skills are assessment directly throughout the degree programme. Autonomy and personal skills, teamwork and IT skills are generally assessed indirectly through the medium of examinations and coursework. Verbal communication skills are not subject to formal assessment by the school, though formative exercises within tutorials/seminars offer a focused approach to practice. |
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Engage with their personal/professional development |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Consistent with the Benchmark Statement for Law, the LLB is designed to ensure that law students acquire skills, attributes and qualities of mind that are readily transferable to a wide range of occupations and careers. Verbal communication skills are developed primarily through small group tutorial and seminar teaching, in particular by means of student presentations; and student and tutor led discussion. Level 1 modules have been designed to encourage transition to the style and practice of teaching by including additional action-focused tasks where students are encouraged to practice communication skills, such as moot court exercises (Legal Method and Skills) and negotiation exercises (Criminal Law). Written communication skills are developed through the programme primarily through essay writing. Coursework which requires the development of arguments based on the presentation and/or generation of numerical and statistical information, aid the development of numeracy skills. The process of independent study that underlines the entire learning and teaching process, coupled with guidance and individual feedback on essays and research projects, facilitate the development of autonomy and personal skills - particularly the student’s ability to reflect on his/her own work and to accept and provide constructive criticism. Problem-solving and teamwork skills are developed principally through specific problem-based tutorial and seminar exercises and projects that require collaboration amongst teams of students. Again in level 1 we offer specific transition-focused opportunities to practice working collaboratively, though the ‘integration week’ programme which features a series of interactive seminars where students work in small teams on introductory tasks and problems. General time-management and intellectual skills are also developed through the above learning and teaching methods. Use of the internet, Canvas, QUB Online information system (including information retrieval, email communication and document exchange) and word-processing are fundamental elements of the entire learning and teaching process. Methods of Assessment The assessment of the majority of key transferable skills forms an integral part of the overall assessment of the degree pathway; however the approach to assessment varies. Written communication skills, problem-solving and intellectual skills are assessment directly throughout the degree programme. Autonomy and personal skills, teamwork and IT skills are generally assessed indirectly through the medium of examinations and coursework. Verbal communication skills are not subject to formal assessment by the school, though formative exercises within tutorials/seminars offer a focused approach to practice. |
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Information Technology |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Consistent with the Benchmark Statement for Law, the LLB is designed to ensure that law students acquire skills, attributes and qualities of mind that are readily transferable to a wide range of occupations and careers. Verbal communication skills are developed primarily through small group tutorial and seminar teaching, in particular by means of student presentations; and student and tutor led discussion. Level 1 modules have been designed to encourage transition to the style and practice of teaching by including additional action-focused tasks where students are encouraged to practice communication skills, such as moot court exercises (Legal Method and Skills) and negotiation exercises (Criminal Law). Written communication skills are developed through the programme primarily through essay writing. Coursework which requires the development of arguments based on the presentation and/or generation of numerical and statistical information, aid the development of numeracy skills. The process of independent study that underlines the entire learning and teaching process, coupled with guidance and individual feedback on essays and research projects, facilitate the development of autonomy and personal skills - particularly the student’s ability to reflect on his/her own work and to accept and provide constructive criticism. Problem-solving and teamwork skills are developed principally through specific problem-based tutorial and seminar exercises and projects that require collaboration amongst teams of students. Again in level 1 we offer specific transition-focused opportunities to practice working collaboratively, though the ‘integration week’ programme which features a series of interactive seminars where students work in small teams on introductory tasks and problems. General time-management and intellectual skills are also developed through the above learning and teaching methods. Use of the internet, Canvas, QUB Online information system (including information retrieval, email communication and document exchange) and word-processing are fundamental elements of the entire learning and teaching process. Methods of Assessment The assessment of the majority of key transferable skills forms an integral part of the overall assessment of the degree pathway; however the approach to assessment varies. Written communication skills, problem-solving and intellectual skills are assessment directly throughout the degree programme. Autonomy and personal skills, teamwork and IT skills are generally assessed indirectly through the medium of examinations and coursework. Verbal communication skills are not subject to formal assessment by the school, though formative exercises within tutorials/seminars offer a focused approach to practice. |
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Work with a range of data, including textual, numerical and statistical |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Consistent with the Benchmark Statement for Law, the LLB is designed to ensure that law students acquire skills, attributes and qualities of mind that are readily transferable to a wide range of occupations and careers. Verbal communication skills are developed primarily through small group tutorial and seminar teaching, in particular by means of student presentations; and student and tutor led discussion. Level 1 modules have been designed to encourage transition to the style and practice of teaching by including additional action-focused tasks where students are encouraged to practice communication skills, such as moot court exercises (Legal Method and Skills) and negotiation exercises (Criminal Law). Written communication skills are developed through the programme primarily through essay writing. Coursework which requires the development of arguments based on the presentation and/or generation of numerical and statistical information, aid the development of numeracy skills. The process of independent study that underlines the entire learning and teaching process, coupled with guidance and individual feedback on essays and research projects, facilitate the development of autonomy and personal skills - particularly the student’s ability to reflect on his/her own work and to accept and provide constructive criticism. Problem-solving and teamwork skills are developed principally through specific problem-based tutorial and seminar exercises and projects that require collaboration amongst teams of students. Again in level 1 we offer specific transition-focused opportunities to practice working collaboratively, though the ‘integration week’ programme which features a series of interactive seminars where students work in small teams on introductory tasks and problems. General time-management and intellectual skills are also developed through the above learning and teaching methods. Use of the internet, Canvas, QUB Online information system (including information retrieval, email communication and document exchange) and word-processing are fundamental elements of the entire learning and teaching process. Methods of Assessment The assessment of the majority of key transferable skills forms an integral part of the overall assessment of the degree pathway; however the approach to assessment varies. Written communication skills, problem-solving and intellectual skills are assessment directly throughout the degree programme. Autonomy and personal skills, teamwork and IT skills are generally assessed indirectly through the medium of examinations and coursework. Verbal communication skills are not subject to formal assessment by the school, though formative exercises within tutorials/seminars offer a focused approach to practice. |
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Listen and respond to written and oral instructions, make effective use of feedback |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Consistent with the Benchmark Statement for Law, the LLB is designed to ensure that law students acquire skills, attributes and qualities of mind that are readily transferable to a wide range of occupations and careers. Verbal communication skills are developed primarily through small group tutorial and seminar teaching, in particular by means of student presentations; and student and tutor led discussion. Level 1 modules have been designed to encourage transition to the style and practice of teaching by including additional action-focused tasks where students are encouraged to practice communication skills, such as moot court exercises (Legal Method and Skills) and negotiation exercises (Criminal Law). Written communication skills are developed through the programme primarily through essay writing. Coursework which requires the development of arguments based on the presentation and/or generation of numerical and statistical information, aid the development of numeracy skills. The process of independent study that underlines the entire learning and teaching process, coupled with guidance and individual feedback on essays and research projects, facilitate the development of autonomy and personal skills - particularly the student’s ability to reflect on his/her own work and to accept and provide constructive criticism. Problem-solving and teamwork skills are developed principally through specific problem-based tutorial and seminar exercises and projects that require collaboration amongst teams of students. Again in level 1 we offer specific transition-focused opportunities to practice working collaboratively, though the ‘integration week’ programme which features a series of interactive seminars where students work in small teams on introductory tasks and problems. General time-management and intellectual skills are also developed through the above learning and teaching methods. Use of the internet, Canvas, QUB Online information system (including information retrieval, email communication and document exchange) and word-processing are fundamental elements of the entire learning and teaching process. Methods of Assessment The assessment of the majority of key transferable skills forms an integral part of the overall assessment of the degree pathway; however the approach to assessment varies. Written communication skills, problem-solving and intellectual skills are assessment directly throughout the degree programme. Autonomy and personal skills, teamwork and IT skills are generally assessed indirectly through the medium of examinations and coursework. Verbal communication skills are not subject to formal assessment by the school, though formative exercises within tutorials/seminars offer a focused approach to practice. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theories, concepts, principles and values of the legal system of Northern Ireland, England and Wales, particularly in the Foundations of Legal Knowledge. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ acquisition of core knowledge is achieved primarily through independent study supported by lectures, tutorials, and seminars. Detailed study of legal institutions and politics is embedded in Level 1 and Level 2 modules. While teaching at all levels of the programme aims to locate legal rules and principles in their broader social context, research-led teaching in level 3 core modules offers very focused opportunities to develop depth of contextual understanding for selected substantive areas in law and politics. Methods of Assessment Written examinations and coursework (essays). |
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Knowledge and understanding of the sources of that law, how it is made and developed; the institutions within which that law is administered and the personnel who practice law. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ acquisition of core knowledge is achieved primarily through independent study supported by lectures, tutorials and seminars. Detailed study of legal institutions and politics is embedded in Level 1 and Level 2 modules. While teaching at all levels of the programme aims to locate legal rules and principles in their broader social context, research-led teaching in level 3 core modules offers very focused opportunities to develop depth of contextual understanding for selected substantive areas in law and politics. Methods of Assessment Written examinations and coursework (essays). |
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Demonstrate awareness and understanding of principles and values of law and justice, and of ethics |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ acquisition of core knowledge is achieved primarily through independent study supported by lectures, tutorials and seminars. Detailed study of legal institutions and politics is embedded in Level 1 and Level 2 modules. While teaching at all levels of the programme aims to locate legal rules and principles in their broader social context, research-led teaching in level 3 core modules offers very focused opportunities to develop depth of contextual understanding for selected substantive areas in law and politics. Methods of Assessment Written examinations and coursework (essays). |
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Understanding of the wider social, national and global contexts in which the law and politics operates. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ acquisition of core knowledge is achieved primarily through independent study supported by lectures, tutorials and seminars. Detailed study of legal institutions and politics is embedded in Level 1 and Level 2 modules. While teaching at all levels of the programme aims to locate legal rules and principles in their broader social context, research-led teaching in level 3 core modules offers very focused opportunities to develop depth of contextual understanding for selected substantive areas in law and politics. Methods of Assessment Written examinations and coursework (essays). |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant factual and legal information. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Student’s subject specific skills are developed generally through lectures; tutorials; seminars; directed reading; independent preparation for tutorials and seminars; problem-solving scenarios; student presentations; and student and tutor led discussion. Further opportunities for the development of subject specific skills are offered by the modules that employ additional learning and teaching methods, including: writing essays that encompass a range of primary and secondary material; feedback to individual students on draft essays, moot court exercises, politics simulations/role play and negotiation exercises. Methods of Assessment Subject specific skills are assessed through written exams, coursework (essays and problems) and case-study analysis. Some courses employ different methods for assessing these skills including preparing reports. |
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Analyse, evaluate and interpret information. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Student’s subject specific skills are developed generally through lectures; tutorials; seminars; directed reading; independent preparation for tutorials and seminars; problem-solving scenarios; student presentations; and student and tutor led discussion. Further opportunities for the development of subject specific skills are offered by the modules that employ additional learning and teaching methods, including: writing essays that encompass a range of primary and secondary material; feedback to individual students on draft essays, moot court exercises, politics simulations/role play and negotiation exercises. Methods of Assessment Subject specific skills are assessed through written exams, coursework (essays and problems) and case-study analysis. Some courses employ different methods for assessing these skills including preparing reports. |
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Synthesise information from a variety of sources in order to gain a coherent understanding of legal theory and practice. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Student’s subject specific skills are developed generally through lectures; tutorials; seminars; directed reading; independent preparation for tutorials and seminars; problem-solving scenarios; student presentations; and student and tutor led discussion. Further opportunities for the development of subject specific skills are offered by the modules that employ additional learning and teaching methods, including: writing essays that encompass a range of primary and secondary material; feedback to individual students on draft essays, moot court exercises, politics simulations/role play and negotiation exercises. Methods of Assessment Subject specific skills are assessed through written exams, coursework (essays and problems) and case-study analysis. Some courses employ different methods for assessing these skills including preparing reports. |
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Apply conceptual information to practical legal problems. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Student’s subject specific skills are developed generally through lectures; tutorials; seminars; directed reading; independent preparation for tutorials and seminars; problem-solving scenarios; student presentations; and student and tutor led discussion. Further opportunities for the development of subject specific skills are offered by the modules that employ additional learning and teaching methods, including: writing essays that encompass a range of primary and secondary material; feedback to individual students on draft essays, moot court exercises, politics simulations/role play and negotiation exercises. Methods of Assessment Subject specific skills are assessed through written exams, coursework (essays and problems) and case-study analysis. Some courses employ different methods for assessing these skills including preparing reports and research projects (supervised). |
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Develop and defend reasoned opinions. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Student’s subject specific skills are developed generally through lectures; tutorials; seminars; directed reading; independent preparation for tutorials and seminars; problem-solving scenarios; student presentations; and student and tutor led discussion. Further opportunities for the development of subject specific skills are offered by the modules that employ additional learning and teaching methods, including: writing essays that encompass a range of primary and secondary material; feedback to individual students on draft essays, moot court exercises, politics simulations/role play and negotiation exercises. Methods of Assessment Subject specific skills are assessed through written exams, coursework (essays and problems) and case-study analysis. Some courses employ different methods for assessing these skills including preparing reports and research projects (supervised). |
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Recognise potential alternative conclusions for situations; provide supporting legal reasoning for each; and identify the strengths and weaknesses of opposing arguments and the opportunities for negotiation. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Student’s subject specific skills are developed generally through lectures; tutorials; seminars; directed reading; independent preparation for tutorials and seminars; problem-solving scenarios; student presentations; and student and tutor led discussion. Further opportunities for the development of subject specific skills are offered by the modules that employ additional learning and teaching methods, including: writing essays that encompass a range of primary and secondary material; feedback to individual students on draft essays, moot court exercises, politics simulations/role play and negotiation exercises. Methods of Assessment Subject specific skills are assessed through written exams, coursework (essays and problems) and case-study analysis. Some courses employ different methods for assessing these skills including preparing reports and research projects (supervised). |
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Develop and demonstrate independent thinking. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Student’s subject specific skills are developed generally through lectures; tutorials; seminars; directed reading; independent preparation for tutorials and seminars; problem-solving scenarios; student presentations; and student and tutor led discussion. Further opportunities for the development of subject specific skills are offered by the modules that employ additional learning and teaching methods, including: writing essays that encompass a range of primary and secondary material; feedback to individual students on draft essays, moot court exercises, politics simulations/role play and negotiation exercises. Methods of Assessment Subject specific skills are assessed through written exams, coursework (essays and problems) and case-study analysis. Some courses employ different methods for assessing these skills including preparing reports and research projects (supervised). |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
| Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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| Issues in Contemporary Politics | PAI1003 | 1 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Constitutional and Administrative Law | LAW1029 | 1 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 20% | 0% | 80% |
| Contract Law | LAW1031 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Legal Methods & Skills | LAW1028 | 1 | 20 | YES | -- | 8 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Contemporary Europe | PAI1001 | 1 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Perspectives on Politics | PAI1007 | 1 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Careers and Employability | LAW1027 | 1 | 0 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Modern Political Thought | PAI2005 | 2 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% |
| Torts | LAW2061 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| International Organisations | PAI2056 | 2 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| The Politics of Deeply Divided Societies | PAI2011 | 2 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| International Relations | PAI2017 | 2 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Criminal Law | LAW2060 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 90% | 0% | 10% |
| EU Law | LAW2054 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Company Law and Corporate Governance | LAW2058 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 20% | 0% | 80% |
| Security and Terrorism | PAI2055 | 2 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Housing Law and Policy | LAW3114 | 3 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| International Humanitarian Law | LAW3089 | 3 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Land Law | LAW3127 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Evidence & Criminal Procedure | LAW3128 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | -- | YES | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Company Law and Corporate Governance | LAW3129 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | -- | YES | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| The Practice of Public Law Northern Ireland | LAW3133 | 3 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Arms Control | PAI3039 | 3 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% |
| 3 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
| 3 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
| 3 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
| 3 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% | ||
| 3 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 40% | 0% | 60% | ||
| 3 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
| 3 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
| 3 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 80% | 0% | 20% | ||
| Regulating Commercial Sex | LAW3108 | 3 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Gender and Politics | PAI3008 | 3 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| US Foreign Policy | PAI3038 | 3 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% |
| Equity & Trusts | LAW3126 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| 3 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% | ||
| Legal Theory | LAW3060 | 3 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Gender and the Law | LAW3024 | 3 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Contemporary Issues in British and Irish Human Rights | LAW3056 | 3 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Clinical Law | LAW3102 | 3 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Criminal Liability | LAW3088 | 3 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| European Cultural Identities | PAI3027 | 3 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% |
| Financial Services Law | LAW3099 | 3 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| International Trade Law | LAW3077 | 3 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Criminology : Theory and Practice | LAW3066 | 3 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Research Project B | LAW3041 | 3 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| International Criminal and Transitional Justice | LAW3093 | 3 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Research Project A | LAW3001 | 3 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Earth, Energy, Ethics and Economy: The Politics of Unsustainability | PAI3026 | 3 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% |
| Intellectual Property Law | LAW3074 | 3 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| The Law and the Dead | LAW3146 | 3 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Sentencing | LAW3073 | 3 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Law & Psychology | LAW3111 | 3 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Competition Law | LAW3038 | 3 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 80% | 0% | 20% |
| Careers and Placement Module | LAW3145 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Family Law | LAW3147 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Medical Law & Ethics | LAW3112 | 3 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Global Pol. Econ. of Energy | PAI3012 | 3 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% |
| Contemporary Political Philosophy | PAI3025 | 3 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% |
| Employment Law | LAW3058 | 3 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Notes
Law with Politics students may take one Law optional module at Level 3 and two Politics optional modules.
Students will be notified each academic year of the optional modules being offered in the following academic year. Students are advised that not all optional modules will necessarily be offered in each academic year. Also, the The delivery of a module may be subject to a minimum number of enrolments as well as unforeseen circumstances (e.g. illness of a member of staff). The range and content of optional modules will change over time as degree programmes develop and students’ choice of optional modules may also be limited due to timetabling constraints.