LLB (Hons) Introduction to Programme BPP University LLB Programmes: LLB (Hons) LLB (Hons) International Commercial Law LLB (Hons) Distance Learning Undergraduate Handbook September 2015 This handbook is valid from September 2015 subject to validation in October 2015 for following level 6 elective modules: ICLS – Introduction to Comparative Legal Systems Commercial Law Company Law Intellectual Property Employment Law & RIIE Public International Law and the Law of Armed Conflict Banking and the Law of International Finance Family Law And a module amendment for PSIP – Professional Skills in Practice 1 LLB (Hons) Introduction to Programme Valid for the following intakes: September 2015 onwards Programme design improvements and module design improvements may mean this handbook is updated during its currency. The below table sets out the delivery modes of each contact type at each BPP University Centre. Tutorials Workshops Lectures Revision Support All live at levels 4 and 5 except 15 credit PSIP module. Online lectures also available to all Birmingham Live Live Live and Online students All online ONLY at level 6. No Live delivery of lectures at Level 6 All live at levels 4 and 5 except 15 credit PSIP module. Online lectures also available to all Leeds Live Live Live and Online students All online ONLY at level 6. No Live delivery of lectures at Level 6 All live at levels 4 and 5 except 15 credit PSIP module. Online lectures also available to all London Live Live Live and Online students All online ONLY at level 6. No Live delivery of lectures at Level 6 All live at levels 4 and 5 except 15 credit PSIP module. Online lectures also available to all Manchester Live Live Live and Online students All online ONLY at level 6. No Live delivery of lectures at Level 6 Distance Learning OCR OCR Online OCR and Online 2 LLB (Hons) Introduction to Programme Contents Foreword – Welcome by the Dean of the Law School 4 Foreword – Welcome by the Director of the LLB and GDL Programmes 5 Introduction to the Programme 6 Overview of the Programme 6 Outline of Programme Structure 9 Programme Aims and Learning Outcomes 12 Programme Aims 12 Programme Learning Outcomes 13 Programme Stages 15 Level 4 – Certificate of Higher Education (Legal Studies) 15 Educational Aims – Certificate of Higher Education (Legal Studies) 16 Level 5 – Diploma of Higher Education (Legal Studies) 18 Educational Aims – Diploma of Higher Education (Legal Studies) 19 Level 6 – LLB (Hons) Law 21 Educational Aims – LLB (Hons) Law 25 Diagram of Outcomes Leading to Awards 27 Level 4 – Certificate of Higher Education (Legal Studies) 27 Level 5 – Diploma of Higher Education (Legal Studies) 29 Level 6 – LLB (Hons) Law 31 Learning and Teaching Strategy 40 Personal and Professional Development and Planning (PDP) 47 Employability as a Core Element of the Programme 49 Code of Conduct 50 Module Outlines 52 Level 4 Compulsory Modules English Legal System and Skills 53 Contract 61 Criminal Law 74 Administrative Law 89 Constitutional Law 100 Level 5 Compulsory Modules Land Law 116 Equity and Trusts 142 Tort Law 128 Law of the European Union 156 Professional Skills in Practice 166 3 LLB (Hons) Introduction to Programme Level 6 Compulsory and Elective Modules Legal Ethics 175 Legal Research 188 ICLS 201 Company 215 Commercial 229 Intellectual Property 244 Employment Law & RIIE 259 Medical Law 274 Media Law 284 Family Law 298 Public International Law & Law of Armed Conflict 320 Law of Evidence 334 Banking Law & International Finance Law 346 Law of Financial Crime 365 General Principles of Taxation 378 Property Tax 387 Jurisprudence 397 Law of Landlord and Tenant 409 Consumer Law 422 Extra Credit Project 431 CLIP 435 Assessment 444 Marking Criteria 444 LLB (Hons) Marking Guide 451 Programme Regulations 455 Curriculum Map 456 Assessment Map 462 4 LLB (Hons) Introduction to Programme Foreword Welcome by the Dean of the Law School It’s a pleasure to welcome you to BPP Law School. The aim of our LLB (Hons) Law Programme is to help prepare you for your chosen career. To do this, you need to understand that learning of the highest calibre is a collaborative activity in which all students must engage. Our tutors and support staff are committed to enabling you to maximise the value of your time at BPP, but the main drive must come from you. We welcome feedback; both good and bad, to help us continually improve our courses. BPP looks forward to collaborating with you to deliver high quality legal education. Let’s have a great time together! Good luck with your education and your future. Professor Peter Crisp Dean of the Law School 5 LLB (Hons) Introduction to Programme Foreword Welcome by the Director of LLB and GDL Programmes I am delighted that you have chosen to study your LLB degree with BPP Law School. At BPP Law School we have designed and developed our LLB to: • Provide you with essential knowledge and skills to equip you for the vocational stage of training and ultimately for practice as a legal professional. • Provide the most flexible learning environment you will ever have experienced, through a flexible teaching and learning strategy fully supported by electronic and online media which you can access from anywhere in the world. • Prepare you for our rigorous assessment programme through first class teaching supported by the latest cutting edge technology. • Introduce you to legal theory in a practical, commercial context, so that whether you end up in practice as a solicitor or barrister or working in a different sector outside the law, your LLB will further your vocational goals and prospects. In addition, the programme is supported by an award-winning Pro Bono Centre, a specialist Careers Service and a pastoral tutoring system. The LLB programme is constantly evolving in consultation with employers and leading academics. The tutors and support staff are committed to offering you a friendly and professional service and look forward to welcoming you to BPP Law School. I wish you luck with your LLB studies and hope that you enjoy your time with us. With best wishes, Julian Davies Director of LLB and GDL Programmes 6 LLB (Hons) Introduction to Programme Introduction to the Programme Programme Title LLB (Hons) Qualification LLB (Hons) Interim Exit Awards: Certificate of Higher Education (Legal Studies) Diploma of Higher Education (Legal Studies) Awarding Body BPP University Programme Title LLB (Hons) International Commercial Law Qualification LLB (Hons) International Commercial Law Interim Exit Awards: Certificate of Higher Education (Legal Studies) Diploma of Higher Education (Legal Studies) Awarding Body BPP University Programme Title LLB (Hons) Law [Distance Learning] Qualification LLB (Hons) Law [Distance Learning] Interim Exit Awards: Certificate of Higher Education (Legal Studies) Diploma of Higher Education (Legal Studies ) LLB Ordinary Degree Awarding Body BPP University Overview of Programme The LLB programmes are designed to develop in students the following areas of knowledge and skills capabilities: • A knowledge and understanding of the English Legal System, key areas within that system (specifically the Foundations of Legal Knowledge as set out in the Joint Statement issued by the Law Society and the General Council of the Bar on the Completion of the Academic Stage of Training) and the relevant social, economic, political, historical, philosophical, ethical and cultural contexts in which law operates; • The foundations of the cognitive and practical skills necessary for practice as a lawyer, including analysis, evaluation, synthesis, problem-solving and research skills; • The transferable skills of communication, team work and autonomous learning; • The professional attitudes necessary for practice at the Bar and in the solicitors’ profession; 7 LLB (Hons) Introduction to Programme The aim is to equip students with a qualification which satisfies the requirements of the academic stage of training as prescribed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board. As such, the LL.B will enable students to progress onto the professional courses with a view to practicing as a solicitor of barrister, as well as demonstrate the cognitive and general transferable skills expected of a graduate. A number of features make the programme distinctive, including: • Multiple entry points – there are three distinct terms giving three different start dates per year. This allows students to commence the programme when it best fits around their life commitments. • Self-pacing – the unique design of the programme facilitates self-pacing around working commitments which may derail progress on less flexible courses. This flexibility comprises acceleration / deceleration of studies dependent upon student performance over the academic year as a whole, though variation of modular workload or taking on additional semesters of study. The ability to self-pace is subject to financing, the agreement of student finance England and any study visa requirements. • Terms are framed by the ‘Headstart’ and ‘Revision’ packages and broken up by a Reading Week in the middle. This allows students to ease their way into study and to study intensively before examinations. It also facilitates a break at the midway point of each term, allowing time for consolidation and reflection. • Independent Experience projects – 15 credits may be earned by students on the programme through participation in this option at level 6. These may be organised through BPP or proposed by the students themselves. These options would allow students: (1) to probe deeper into a particular area of study through a special project (2) to utilise relevant work experience in the development of legal skills and knowledge (3) to earn credit through participation in relevant extra-curricular activities such as mooting and pro bono. • A client-based approach through the use of Client Information Packs (CIPs) throughout the programme. • Total Recall (online support) - students will have access to fully comprehensive online support for all classes.