Undergraduate programmes in Bachelor of (LLB) Certificate of Higher Education in in Commercial Law 2020

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Quality of learning 1 The law programmes in this prospectus have been developed by academics at the of London law schools, ensuring the world-class quality of the degree.

Study without relocating 2 Fit your studies around your work and your personal commitments. Study wherever you live and at a time that suits you.

Learn at your convenience 3 Choose from different entry points depending on your qualifications – including fast-track routes for graduates.

Employability 4 Enhance your employability by developing skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and self-discipline, all of which are valued by top law firms and employers worldwide.

Join the World Class 5 After graduation, you become part of our global network of influential alumni, including distinguished , , leaders in industry and Nobel prize winners.

2 Undergraduate programmes in Laws “In a fast changing environment of worldwide access to higher education, a degree continues to offer a guarantee of quality, value and intellectual rigour.”

Professor Wendy Thomson Vice-Chancellor, University of London

london.ac.uk/llb 3 Your prestigious University of London qualification

About your qualification When you graduate with a degree, diploma or certificate from the University of London you will receive two important documents – your Final Diploma (the parchment you receive on graduation) and a Diploma Supplement.

About your qualification • Indicates that you were registered with the University of London and awarded a University of London degree, diploma or certificate. • States that University of London law schools developed the syllabus and provided assessment. • Features the University of London crest and the Vice-Chancellor’s signature.

The Diploma Supplement • Describes the nature, level and content of the programme you successfully completed. • Includes the transcript of courses taken, marks achieved and overall classification. • States the names and roles of the University of London law schools and the method of study.

4 Undergraduate programmes in Laws Contents

Introduction Key dates Join the World Class 2 Your prestigious University of London qualification 4 Full academic year Welcome to our global Law qualifications 6 (two semesters), The Laws Consortium 8 up to four modules: Studying with Undergraduate Laws 9 Apply by: 1 October* Programmes Register by: 1 November How you study 12 Half academic year LLB structures 15 (one semester), Graduate Diploma in Commercial Law 16 up to two modules: Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law 17 Apply by: 1 April* Entry into the Legal Profession 18 Register by: 1 May Reference Examinations: Entrance requirements 19 May/June and October Application and registration process 20 Further information 22 Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law (CertHE Common Law): CertHE students and those who wish to receive support for the LLB from a Recognised Teaching Centre should contact the teaching centre, which may require you to make an earlier application (see pages 20–21).

*Dates apply to LLB and Graduate Diploma in Commercial Law only.

london.ac.uk/llb 5 Welcome to our global Law qualifications

Why study with us? and flexible learning. Upon graduation, Your career path might lie in the you will join a distinguished group commercial or financial professions, In a world where degrees and of , solicitors, barristers and where legal qualifications are degree providers are proliferating, from around the world who highly valued not only for a the University of London LLB offers have obtained their specific knowledge of law but the security of an internationally through the University of London. also because of the transferable skills that come from the study recognised qualification. Seeking to become a legal practitioner of law, such as creating reasoned is not the only reason for studying The University of London was the first arguments and problem solving. university to offer a degree in English for a legal qualification. You might law, in the 1890s. The high reputation of already be working in a law-related Whatever your reasons for study, our LLB has been maintained because field – in the police force or social applying yourself to studies in our students are marked to the same work, for example – and want to law will provide a stimulating high standards whether they are enhance your legal knowledge and challenging path. campus-based or studying by distance and professional standing.

6 Undergraduate programmes in Laws A University of The standard classification system for bachelor’s degrees with Honours is: London degree • First Class Undergraduate degrees of the • Upper Second Class University of London are awarded with Honours. The award certificate • Lower Second Class will indicate the level of the academic • Third Class performance (Honours) achieved by classifying the award. The A Pass Degree or Ordinary Degree classification of the degree will be is a degree without Honours. based on the ratified marks from Specific rules for the classification of the completed assessments. awards are given in the Programme Regulations, under Schemes of Award. Simon Askey Dean, Undergraduate Laws ‘Most people choose to study law thinking that they’ll become a but the skills you’ll gain studying law – researcher – communicator – logical problem solver – are a springboard for many professions in commerce and industry. A law degree is a well- respected undergraduate qualification and studying law is an opportunity to explore everything from economics in Contract and Commercial law, politics and policies in Public and Public international law and sociology and psychology in Criminal and Family law.’

london.ac.uk/llb 7 The Laws Consortium

The law schools or departments of the following Colleges of the University of London provide the academic direction for the University of London Undergraduate Laws qualifications. Collectively, they are known as the Laws Consortium.

Birkbeck King’s College London LSE

Founded in 1823, Birkbeck is Established in 1829, King’s College Since 1895, LSE (The London School unique in its special mission to London has been responsible for of Economics and Political Science) has enable mature students to gain some of the discoveries that have been regarded as an international centre higher education qualifications shaped the modern world. kcl.ac.uk of academic excellence and innovation via part-time study. bbk.ac.uk in the social sciences. lse.ac.uk

Queen Mary University SOAS UCL of London SOAS is the world’s largest centre Founded in 1826, UCL was the first Queen Mary is one of the largest for the study of Asia, Africa and the university in England to admit students Colleges of the University. Now Middle East. Founded in 1916, it has of any race, class or religion, and heralded for its quality research built an reputation for its regional the first to welcome women on efforts, it began life in 1887 as the expertise and the calibre of its cross- equal terms with men. ucl.ac.uk People’s Palace, a philanthropic disciplinary social sciences, arts and endeavour to provide East Londoners programmes. soas.ac.uk with education. qmul.ac.uk

8 Undergraduate programmes in Laws Studying with Undergraduate Laws

An internationally recognised qualification

If you want to achieve an internationally recognised qualification in law, where you can study at a pace that suits you, then you need look no further than the University of London. Undergraduate Laws is committed to: • Offering expert guidance. Our study materials are informed by current research and scholarship and engage with contemporary legal issues. • Providing a wealth of resources. With our Online Library and Laws Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), you will have a resource- rich learning environment to develop your legal research skills. • Promoting independent learning. • Learn how to stand back and Two LLB routes Through the guidance provided in consider the ‘bigger picture’, your study materials we will support and develop an awareness For those studying at undergraduate you in developing your capacity of the context of law. level for the first time: to manage your own learning. • Develop transferable skills of research, Standard Entry LLB By studying with us you will: problem solving and communication. • Complete 12 modules in a minimum of three years and a maximum of six. • Acquire knowledge and For further information about understanding of the foundation what to expect when undertaking For those who already have a three- subjects of common law. a law module, please visit our year : website: london.ac.uk/llb • Learn to analyse and critically Graduate Entry LLB evaluate legal and relevant non-legal • Complete nine modules in primary and secondary materials. a minimum of two years and a maximum of six.

london.ac.uk/llb 9 Flexible study Introduction to the awards

The academic year for the LLB, No. of Study Graduate Diploma in Commercial Law Award Description and Certificate of Higher Education modules period in Common Law (CertHE Common Law) begins on 1 November each Certificate of Higher 4 1–5 years An award in its own right. year and ends on 31 October. Education in Alternatively, on passing three Common Law modules, including Legal system There are two opportunities to apply and method, you may transfer to each academic year (CertHE Common the Standard Entry LLB. Law students should check with their teaching centre). The deadlines are: Graduate Diploma 4 1–5 years Provides a grounding in the in Commercial Law principal features of the English • 1 October and 1 April legal system pertaining to commercial law. There are two opportunities to register each academic year (CertHE Common Standard Entry LLB 12 3–6 years The degree suitable for those who Law students should check with their meet the general entrance teaching centre). The deadlines are: requirements. • 1 November and 1 May Graduate Entry LLB 9 2–6 years The degree suitable for those who already have an undergraduate There are two examination degree. opportunities each academic year: • May/June and October Exit awards: – – Students who are unable to BA in Law; continue their studies may be able Students have flexibility to split their Diploma of Higher to exit with an award that reflects examinations over two sessions Education in Law; their achievements and efforts. You in the academic year (subject to Certificate of Higher cannot apply for direct entry into a maximum of two examinations Education in Law these programmes. in an October session). • If you register by 1 November, you can sit examinations in a maximum of four modules in your first year of study. • If you register by 1 May, you can sit examinations in a maximum of two modules in October.

10 Undergraduate programmes in Laws Progressing through Assessment Recognition of the degree your LLB studies For all modules, except the University of London degrees are In the first year, all Standard Entry LLB dissertation, assessment is primarily acknowledged worldwide for their students must study and pass Legal by three-hour examinations. These quality and academic rigour. are held in May/June and October system and method, and Graduate Entry If you hope to enter a legal at local centres in over 180 different students must study and pass the profession, you should check the countries as well as in London. online course Introduction to English law. local requirements for legal practice. Your progression route is determined All examination scripts are It is your responsibility to find out by the profession that you wish marked by University of London the extent to which they recognise to enter into after completing approved academics. the University of London LLB. your degree (see page 18). Visit our website

Undergraduate Laws provides a range of open access resources, including reading lists and module guide excerpts, which you are welcome to consult. Please visit: london.ac.uk/llb You may also find the University of London’s Introduction to English Common Law short open course useful: london.ac.uk/ways-study/distance- learning/moocs#what-is-available

london.ac.uk/llb 11 How you study

Laws VLE

The VLE is integral to your study experience, providing: • Electronic versions of the module guides To provide you with flexibility in how and where you study. • Past examination papers and Chief Examiner reports To help you develop your examination technique and your understanding of the format of your examinations. • Audio and video lectures For some modules, additional audio/visual resources are uploaded throughout the year to complement your studies. • Lecture Plus Listen to a recorded lecture from a University of London approved tutor, discuss the lecture with students and view feedback from Your Student Portal Your study materials the tutor about the discussion. You are required to have access to the Your study materials are designed to • Pre-exam updates internet so that you can use resources support your learning and are central Highlight any significant that are only available online. Your to your studies. You also have the changes to the law, key cases or Student Portal is a secure website option to attend a local Recognised legislation since the publication where you can access your personal Teaching Centre for additional support. of the module guide. These are details, pay your fees, track the delivery You will receive module guides that published annually in February. of your study materials and receive take you systematically through news from the University of London. • Module reading the module topics, complete with You are expected to log in on a Essential readings in the module learning activities (with feedback) regular basis to manage your student guides are provided via the VLE. and guidance on assessment. account and access your resources.

12 Undergraduate programmes in Laws • Module blog posts • cases and up-to-date statutes Provide information on current legal • key academic law journals issues: lawsblog.london.ac.uk • multidisciplinary databases in • Student discussion forums business and the social sciences. An opportunity to debate and interact with other students. • Latest announcements Stay connected Provide up-to-date information The Laws newsletter is a great way to about your programme. keep in touch with what is happening within Undergraduate Laws. Updates Online Library on key events and developments are regularly emailed to students. Mariam Dawoord All registered students have access to You can also connect with your fellow the Online Library from the Student students and Undergraduate Laws Portal or it can be accessed directly through Facebook: ‘The distance learning at: onlinelibrary.london.ac.uk facebook.com/ulplondon programme through Among the many excellent resources, University of London gives it provides free access to: you more exposure to different ways of learning. • the professional legal databases – The subject guides and the LexisLibrary, Westlaw, JustisOne lectures are great. It is really important to make sure you access all of the good resources that are available.’

london.ac.uk/llb 13 London study support Recognised We cannot advise you on which teaching centre is best for you; Undergraduate Laws organises an Teaching Centres ultimately, you must choose one that meets your own needs. annual London Revision Event as well In order to benefit from face-to-face as other occasional study support interaction with academics and other For details about Recognised Teaching events. Each event covers a number of students, many students choose to pay Centres please visit: modules and is taught by University for teaching support at a local bit.ly/recognised-centres of London approved tutors and offers independent institution. So that you support to students preparing for can rely on the standards of the Further information examinations. These events are also an teaching, support and administration excellent opportunity for students to that you will receive, we have created a meet other students, to concentrate For further information on resources network of institutions that offer study and study materials please see: on important areas of study and support to University of London to discuss legal developments. bit.ly/uol_study_materials students within our Teaching Centre or contact: sid.london.ac.uk More information can be found on Recognition Framework. These our website: london.ac.uk/llb institutions are known as Recognised Teaching Centres.

14 Undergraduate programmes in Laws LLB structures

Standard Entry LLB Graduate Entry LLB number of modules you may be registered for in any subsequent • As a Standard Entry student you • If you have already completed a year is four, and exceptionally must register for Legal system and first degree, you may be eligible for five in your final year of study. method in your first year of study. the Graduate Entry LLB. This means that you will only have to study nine • You must be registered for a Further information modules rather than 12 to complete minimum of one module and a the LLB. Eligibility for Graduate Entry maximum of four modules in your There are both compulsory and is at the discretion of the University. first year of study. The maximum optional modules that will make up number of modules you may be • As a Graduate Entry student you must your LLB degree and cover a wide registered for in any subsequent pass the online course Introduction to range of topics, from Contract law year is four, and exceptionally English law in your first year of study. to Jurisprudence and legal theory. five in your final year of study. • You must be registered for a To find out more about the LLB minimum of one module and a structure, please visit: maximum of four modules in your bit.ly/llb-structure first year of study. The maximum

london.ac.uk/llb 15 Graduate Diploma in Commercial Law

Programme overview

The Graduate Diploma in Commercial Law is a flexible programme aimed at those who wish to gain some knowledge and expertise in English commercial law to enhance their existing qualifications. It is a qualification in its own right, designed to offer specialisation in aspects relevant to commercial law and practice for students who are eligible Please note: that the programme is not • You may choose to register with a for admission to the LLB but who do a and does Recognised Teaching Centre to not wish to register for the full degree, not offer a Graduate Entry pathway benefit from supplementary support. or require a bridging qualification for onto the LLB. If you are a graduate entry into postgraduate study. seeking an LLB degree, please consult page 19 of this prospectus. Flexible study options This qualification You have the flexibility to pace your Features of the studies to fit in with your other is for you if: commitments as you have up to five Graduate Diploma years to complete this diploma. You are • You have the ability, motivation and also able to split examinations over two self-discipline to study at degree level • Flexibility in the time you can take to complete it, in the available examination sessions in the academic but do not want to commit to a full year (subject to a maximum of two LLB programme. examination opportunities and in the choice of modules. examinations in the October session). • You would like to enhance key skills of communication, information • The modules you take are rigorously Further information literacy, analysis and argument. examined to the same standards applied to both internal and external • You want the flexibility to pace your students studying for the LLB. To find out more about the studies to fit in with your other Graduate Diploma in Commercial commitments. • Specially developed course materials Law structure, please visit: and online resources, including an bit.ly/commercial-structure • You want to develop specialist online library and online learning subject knowledge in the area of environment, giving you the ability to commercial law. study independently.

16 Undergraduate programmes in Laws Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law

Programme overview Features of the CertHE How to apply for the

The CertHE Common Law is a Common Law CertHE Common Law qualification in its own right that also • You can achieve a law qualification Applications for the CertHE Common provides an entry route to degree in some of the core legal Law can be submitted only via a study. The modules studied in the subjects without committing Recognised Teaching Centre. Full CertHE Common Law are the same to the full LLB programme. details of the CertHE Common Law, as the Level 4 modules of the LLB including entrance criteria, syllabuses • You can complete the programme and may be studied either full time and application forms, should be in a minimum of one year and or part time. Students must have obtained from the teaching centre a maximum of five years. registered through, and be studying at which you intend to enrol. at, a teaching centre recognised by • The programme is rigorously the University (please see page 14). examined by approved academics. Further information • You can transfer to the LLB This qualification programme after successful To find out more about the CertHE is for you if: completion of three modules, Common Law structure, please visit: including Legal system and method. bit.ly/common-structure • You have the ability, motivation and self-discipline to study at • You must register with a Recognised degree level but do not have the Teaching Centre so that you can qualifications usually required to benefit from the tuition support. enter a degree programme. • You have a personal or professional Teaching centre support interest in studying law and would like an easily managed In order to be recognised by the programme of study. University of London, teaching centres must have satisfied certain • You intend to undertake a quality criteria. However, they remain degree programme but would independent of the University of like to gain a recognised London and responsible for the quality qualification after one year. of academic support they provide.

london.ac.uk/llb 17 Entry into the Legal Profession

Intending Barristers complete as the vocational stage of All intending barristers will need training. The SQE Route requires a to meet the following criteria to degree in any subject. The LPC route satisfy the requirements of the requires satisfactory completion of academic stage of training: the academic stage set out in the section above for intending barristers. • Complete their entire programme of study within six years (the Satisfactory completion of the six year period will commence academic stage of legal training does from the registration date not guarantee automatic admission to (1 November or 1 May) preceding the next stage of training (vocational); their first examination attempt) acceptance will be dependent on your classification and results. Practising law in • Pass examinations in the foundations of legal knowledge: Criminal law, England and Wales Equity and Trusts, EU law, Contract Practising law outside law, Tort law, Property law, Public law England and Wales Changes to the vocational stage of training for both solicitors and • Make no more than three examination attempts at any module If you intend to practise law in a barristers are being introduced country other than England and for the 2020/21 academic year. • Have demonstrated the attainment Wales, you must confirm with the The following websites should of various skills, including relevant professional authorities be consulted for updates: legal research and IT skills that they recognise the University • Additionally, Graduate Entry LLB of London LLB as fulfilling (in whole • Solicitors Regulation Authority or in part) the academic stage sra.org.uk/students students must pass the online course Introduction to English requirements of legal training. • The lawsociety.org. Law in their first year of study. We recommend that you receive uk/careers/becoming-a- this confirmation in writing. The •  Standards Board Transitional arrangements requirements set down by the barstandardsboard.org.uk/ for intending Solicitors professional authorities can be training-qualification.html subject to change at any time Anyone who has started, completed during your studies. It is important, From 2020/21 the academic stage or accepted an offer for a Qualifying therefore, that you continue to check of training, previously satisfied by Law Degree by the time the Solicitors for any updates or changes to the completing a Qualifying Law Degree Qualifying Exam (SQE) is introduced requirements that affect you. (QLD), will no longer be the same in autumn 2021 falls into the Solicitors for both intending solicitors and Regulation Authority (SRA) transitionary barristers. Instead, the academic arrangements. After completion of stage requirements will depend on the LLB they can choose between the profession you wish to enter. the LPC route and the SQE route to

18 Undergraduate programmes in Laws Entrance requirements

LLB For more information on entry requirements visit: To be eligible to register for the bit.ly/commercial-entry LLB you must: • normally† be aged 17 or above CertHE Common Law on or before the date of programme registration and To be eligible to register for the CertHE Common Law you must: • meet our General Entrance Requirements and • be aged 18 or above on or before the date of programme registration and • meet our requirements. We may require • be admitted to a course of a test of proficiency in English. instruction at a teaching centre Sonali that has been recognised for this † Applications will be considered from purpose by the University of London Wanigabaduge applicants who do not meet the Sri Lanka normal minimum age requirement For more information on entry for admission. Each application requirements visit: bit.ly/common-entry ‘I am a strong believer will be considered on an individual in rights-awareness, basis, and the decision taken at the protection of human rights, discretion of the University of London. Useful links and enacting effective legislation – thus being For full details on how to meet our a lawyer certainly helps LLB (Graduate entrance requirements, including in going about the process. Entry Route) and further information on our General My main focus is to establish Entrance Requirements and English myself as a human rights Graduate Diploma in language requirements, visit: lawyer in Sri Lanka. I opted Commercial Law london.ac.uk/applications to study the LLB through the University of London, To be eligible to register you must: as I was confident of the University’s • hold an undergraduate degree from name in upholding its an awarding institution acceptable international reputation to the University of London and of academic distinction.’ • meet our English language requirements. We may require a test of proficiency in English.

london.ac.uk/llb 19 Application and registration process

Getting started Stage 1 Stage 3

For the bachelors degree, you must Submit your online application form We will contact you by email with one apply online at: london.ac.uk/llb and application fee by 1 October or of the following: 1 April. Please note the application fee For the Graduate Diploma in Offer Letter: if you meet our entrance is non-refundable. Commercial Law and the CertHE requirements and we have seen Common Law, please see the relevant all required documentation then progamme pages on our webisite. Stage 2 we will send you an Offer Letter. If you intend to study at a Recognised Request for further information: we Submit your documentary evidence. Teaching Centre then you are advised might require further documentation/ This can be done online when to contact them before submitting information before we can confirm that submitting your application your application. you meet our entrance requirements. or at a later stage. Please see: Please read the ‘Guidance notes for london.ac.uk/applications/how- We have referred your application applications’ before you complete apply/supplying-evidence to the Admissions Panel: if you do your application. not automatically meet our entrance Please do not send requirements then we will refer original documents. your application to the Admissions

20 Undergraduate programmes in Laws Panel for individual consideration. Useful information The Admissions Panel will consider qualifications that are not published for applicants under the Qualifications for Entrance Schedule, incomplete qualifications Submit your application even if you and substantial relevant work are waiting to sit an examination or to experience. If we cannot accept you receive examination results. We can with your current qualifications and begin to process your application experience then we will advise you without all the evidence, although on what qualifications you could we will not be able to give you a take in order to meet our entrance final decision until all the necessary requirements in the future. documentation has been received. If you are unsure of whether Chan Jing Luu Stage 4 or not you meet our entrance requirements then we might be able to advise you on this before Complete the online registration by ‘One of reasons I chose this you submit your online application. 1 November or 1 May. We explain how programme was the quality However, due to our increased to do this in the Offer Letter. of the education provided workload we are unable to provide by the University of London. this advice between 1 September The syllabus is written by Stage 5 and 30 October of each year. leading academics, so that Start your studies. Once you Offers are valid for three years. is the main attraction. register you will be given access In order to succeed in the to the VLE. We will also send you programme, you are not additional study materials to your only expected to work correspondence address. hard, but you also have to become more independent.’ Applicants living in Hong Kong can apply directly through: The School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE) University of London (Admissions Office) 3/F, Admiralty Centre 18 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong

london.ac.uk/llb 21 Further information

Fees Financial assistance Armed Forces

The total fee payable to the University Undergraduate UK students may be Students who are members or of London for 2020–2021 will be able to apply for a part-time tuition fee ex-members of the UK Armed Forces published on our website once loan to cover the cost of registration should note that the University of confirmed. On average, fees incur a and examination entry fees. London has been approved by the five per cent year-on-year increase. For Ministry of Defence in support of For full details on eligibility criteria the latest information on programme the Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) please visit: gov.uk/student-finance fees, please visit: london.ac.uk/fees Scheme (ELC Provider Reference Alternatively, some employers in both Number 1284). The Scheme provides Please note: student fees shown on the public and private sectors may be financial support to eligible Service our website are net of any local VAT, willing to consider offering financial Personnel who wish to enhance Goods and Services Tax (GST) or any assistance to their employees. their educational or vocational other sales tax payable by the student achievements. The ELC Administration in their country of residence. Where Service website can be found at: the University is required to add VAT, Students with www.enhancedlearningcredits.com GST or any other sales tax at the local disabilities and/or statutory rate, this will be added to the fees shown during the payment access requirements process. For students resident in the The University of London UK, our fees are exempt from VAT. welcomes applications from disabled students and/or those Other costs who have access requirements. If you are disabled and/or have access In addition to the fees payable to the requirements, we will make every University, you should also budget for reasonable effort to meet your needs. the cost of: This may include making access • purchasing textbooks arrangements for examinations such as a separate room or special aids. • any tuition you choose to take If you would like to tell us about • tuition you are required to take for your disability and/or request access the CertHE Common Law arrangements, please complete the relevant section of the application • the fee levied by your local form, or contact the Inclusive Practice examination centre. Manager at: special.arrangements @london.ac.uk

22 Undergraduate programmes in Laws The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the date of publication but may be subject to change. The University does not intend by publication or distribution of this leaflet to create any contractual or other legal relation with applicants, registered students, their advisers or any other persons. For the most up-to-date information, please visit our website. Published by University of London. Copyright © University of London, November 2019.

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