Undergraduate programmes in Law Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law 2015–2016 The World Class: studied anywhere, valued everywhere. londoninternational.ac.uk/llb Join the world class Quality of learning The law programmes in this prospectus are developed 1 by academics at the University of London Law Schools, ensuring the world-class quality of the degree. Study without relocating Fit your studies around your work and your 2 personal commitments. Study wherever you live and at a time that suits you. A mark of excellence Gain a prestigious qualification from the University 3 of London, internationally renowned since 1858. Employability Enhance your employability by developing 4 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 After graduation you become part of our global 5 network of influential alumni, including distinguished barristers, solicitors, leaders in industry and Nobel prize winners. 2 Undergraduate study in Laws “In the increasingly competitive environment of worldwide access to higher education, the University of London International Programmes continue to offer a guarantee of quality, value and intellectual rigour.” Professor Sir Adrian Smith FRS Vice-Chancellor, University of London londoninternational.ac.uk/llb 3 A global university centred around you Learn at your convenience • Choose from different entry points depending on your qualifications – including fast-track routes for graduates. • Choose to study at one of our approved teaching institutions, or study independently. • Sit your exams at one of our exam centres worldwide without the need to come to London. Your learning community • Access to a wealth of study resources based on the world- class teaching of University of London academics. • Participate in a global learning community by connecting online with fellow students worldwide to collaborate and share perspectives. Affordable learning • No travel, relocation or accommodation costs. • Continue working full time. • Stay close to family and friends. 4 Undergraduate study in Laws Contents Introduction Key dates Join the world class 2 A global university centred around you 4 Your prestigious University of London qualification 6 You can apply throughout the The Laws Consortium 8 year, but we strongly advise you to apply as early as possible. Welcome to a global Laws Programme 9 Studying with the Laws Programme 10 Applications must be received no later than Programmes 1 October LLB structures 12 Registration deadline Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law 14 30 November Module outlines 16 Examination entry date How you study 18 1 February The LLB as a Qualifying Law Degree in England and Wales 20 Examinations Scholarships 21 May – June Reference section Certificate of Higher Education Entrance requirements 22 (CertHE) in Common Law CertHE Common Law students Application and registration process 23 and those who wish to receive Additional educational support 24 institutional support for the LLB should contact the Fees 28 teaching institution, which may How much will my programme cost? 29 require you to make an earlier Further information 30 application (see pages 24–27). CertHE Common Law registration deadline 31 October A global reach with 54,000 students spanning 180 countries londoninternational.ac.uk/llb 5 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. The Final Diploma • Indicates that you were registered with the University of London and awarded a University of London degree, diploma or certificate. • Gives the name of the University of London Law Schools that 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 programme you successfully completed. • Includes the transcript of courses taken, marks achieved and overall classification. • States the role of the University of London Law Schools and the method of study. 6 Undergraduate study in Laws Jeevitha Thurai Current LLB student, Malaysia and UK ‘What was really interesting about the first year was that I got an overview of how law works in different areas of your life, and how important it was to understand human behaviour in general. And this was really interesting for me, coming from a psychology background. Law really depends on psychology, because when you enact these laws you have to foresee how people will react to something. When I got the scholarship it was completely unexpected. I was really happy, because it was validation of the work that I’d put in. And my parents were really proud – I was happier for them than I was for myself!’ Jeevitha Thurai studied at Advance Tertiary College, Malaysia, for the first year of her LLB. Awarded the Malaysian LLB scholarship, she is now in the second year of her degree at King’s College London. Read an interview with Jeevitha in our online magazine, London Connection: http://bit.ly/lc- jeevithathurai “When I got the scholarship it was completely unexpected. I was really happy, because it was validation of the work that I’d put in.” londoninternational.ac.uk/llb 7 The Laws Consortium The University of London Undergraduate Laws Programme is academically led by the six University of London Colleges with Law Schools or Departments. Collectively, they are known as the Laws Consortium. Birkbeck King’s College London The London School Founded in 1823, Birkbeck is unique in its Established in 1829, King’s College of Economics and special mission to enable mature students London has been responsible for to gain higher education qualifications via some of the discoveries that have Political Science (LSE) part-time study. Traditionally known for its shaped the modern world, such as the Since 1895, LSE has been regarded as excellence in research in the humanities, development of antiseptic and the an international centre of academic social sciences and natural sciences. discovery of the structure of DNA. excellence and innovation in the social bbk.ac.uk kcl.ac.uk sciences. Alumni and former staff include 15 Nobel Prize winners and 34 past or present heads of state. lse.ac.uk Queen Mary, SOAS UCL University of London SOAS is the world’s largest centre Founded in 1826, UCL was the first for the study of Asia, Africa and the university in England to admit students With a rich and diverse heritage, Queen Middle East. Founded in 1916, it has of any race, class or religion, and the Mary is one of the largest Colleges of the built an enviable reputation around first to welcome women on equal University. Now heralded for its quality the globe for its regional expertise terms with men. A pioneer of the research efforts, it began life in 1887 and the calibre of its award-winning, university-based teaching of law, as the People’s Palace, a philanthropic cross-disciplinary social sciences, arts architecture and medicine, UCL has endeavour to provide East Londoners and humanities programmes. produced 21 Nobel Prize winners. with education and social activities. soas.ac.uk ucl.ac.uk qmul.ac.uk 8 Undergraduate study in Laws Welcome to a global Laws Programme Paul Dale LLB, UK Seeking to become a legal practitioner Why study Law with is not the only reason for studying for the University of a legal qualification. You might already ‘I chose the University of be working in a law-related field – in the London due to the prestige of London Undergraduate police force or social work, for example the university. Other decisive Laws Programme? – and want to enhance your legal factors were cost and flexibility. knowledge and professional standing. The flexibility of the degree In a world where degrees and degree Your career path might lie in the meant there could be weeks providers are proliferating, the University commercial or financial professions, that I could focus my efforts of London LLB offers the security of an where legal qualifications are highly on study, whereas there may internationally recognised qualification. valued not only for specific knowledge be other weeks when work or The University of London was the first of law but also because of the my children took priority.’ university to offer a degree in English transferable skills that come from the law, in the 1890s – and that degree study of law such as creating reasoned Paul studied for his LLB was made available to International arguments and problem-solving. independently. He is currently Programmes students from the start. studying for a Masters in Whatever your reasons for study, we International Criminal and The high reputation of our LLB has can guarantee you that applying been maintained because International Human Rights Law. Read a yourself to studies in law will provide Q&A with Paul in our online Programmes students are marked to the a stimulating and challenging path. same high standards as campus-based magazine, London Connection: students. Upon graduation you will join a http://bit.ly/lc-pauldale distinguished group of lawyers, solicitors, barristers and judges from around the world who have obtained their law degree through the University of London. Simon Askey Patricia McKellar, Tracey Varnava, Director and Head Associate Director, Associate Director, “I chose the of Programme Learning and Programme Teaching Development University of London due to the prestige of the university. Other decisive factors were cost and flexibility.” londoninternational.ac.uk/llb 9 Studying with the Laws Programme • Providing a wealth of resources. • Learn how to stand back and consider An internationally With our Online Library and Laws the ‘bigger picture’, and develop an recognised Virtual Learning Environment awareness of the context of law.