The University for World-Class Professionals. Manchester Law School

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1 The University for World-Class Professionals Manchester Law School

2 Welcome to Manchester Law School Manchester Law School is one of the largest law schools in the UK and offers law courses for every stage of the legal profession. We have a real commitment to your future and our qualifying law degrees are developed constantly to meet the needs of students who would like to become lawyers or who plan to use their legal skills to follow an alternative career path. Contents 4 Studying Law 6 Courses 13 Foundation year 14 Your student experience 16 World-class professionals 18 International students 20 Global connections 23 Come and meet us At Manchester Law School you will have the benefit of excellent facilities and you will be based adjacent to the 75m student hub and Business School. State-of the-art facilities are available to you right in the heart of the UK s second largest city and incredibly popular student destination. We have a teaching team of over 60 staff in the School, made up of highly experienced professionals (many of whom also practise as barristers or solicitors), with a number of our colleagues also sitting as judges, together with research academics. You can take advantage of this wealth of knowledge and can look forward to being taught by people with a real passion for their subject. We are very proud of the fact that our staff are regular award winners for teaching excellence and this demonstrates the dedication and commitment of our staff to provide an outstanding student experience and exceptional student support. 90% of Law graduates go straight into work and/or further study* Law Studying Law Law is a challenging yet highly rewarding subject, both in terms of academic study but also when considering career prospects. Law is an integral part of society and at Manchester Law School you will learn how the law operates, how it changes and how to affect that change. Students on our LLB courses have been incredibly successful in winning coveted national competitions for advocacy and mooting, in recent years. This is down to the excellence of our students and the support provided by staff to ensure that students reach their potential. Manchester Law School is very proud of our outstanding connections to the legal sector, providing students with direct access to practitioners, work experience opportunities and advice. A law degree is an excellent start for your career, whether in the law or outside and we hope that you will choose Manchester Law School for the beginning of your future. Law appeals to students who want to develop both abstract thinking and practical problem-solving. Following this degree, you may choose to go on to become a lawyer but many students choose other career paths. The skills you acquire can enable you to go on to become a successful lawyer, but our students have also gone on to achieve success as managers, journalists, police officers and nearly all other professions that require the intellectual ability, clarity of thought and the practical approach that this course provides. Manchester Law School - the law school that focuses on you Outstanding teaching centred around small groups Unparalleled support and opportunities to gain experience Strong links providing direct access to the profession Qualifying law degrees Award winning Student Law Society, including the Critical Lawyers Group and The Mooting and Advocacy Society *Source: DLHE survey 2013 for all respondents available for employment or further study and whose destinations are known. mmu.ac.uk/law 3

3 Studying Law Our LLB in depth Plan your next steps Get to where you want to be... and fit it into your lifestyle Our LLB is a Qualifying Law Degreethis means that once you graduate you are able to go on to further training to become a solicitor or barrister. All Qualifying Law Degrees cover the same core subjects, or the Foundations of Legal Knowledge. In addition to these core subjects you will study a range of optional electives. These give you the opportunity to choose part of your studies to suit your interests and future career plans. Study options Full-time, part-time or distance learning We are very aware that students have differing requirements and lifestyles so we are able to offer a Qualifying Law Degree on a full-time, part-time or distance learning basis. LLB full-time and part-time students are taught in an interactive workshop environment, complemented by lectures and web-based materials. This offers an ideal environment for you to develop the skills required for the workplace, as well as gaining a wealth of legal knowledge. You will be taught by highly experienced tutors who have vast professional experience and contacts. This, together with the excellent extracurricular and social activities on offer, means that you will have considerable opportunity to develop in any way you wish. Our LLB in Legal Practice offers students a distance learning option. Podcasts are provided in lieu of lectures so that you can fit the course around other aspects of your lives; students are offered the versatility of learning when and where suits them. More than a law degree at Manchester Law School Put your learning into practice Our courses are designed with your career in mind, building the skills you will need for your future. It is important that you are able to put these skills into effect, whatever your chosen career path. We have an extensive programme that will give you the opportunity to work in a legal environment under the supervision of a qualified solicitor. Our Pro Bono Schemes are diverse in nature so you will find something to suit your interests and to complement your studies. Student Law Society Our Student Law Society is an awardwinning, lively student led society, with over 180 members each year. Getting involved with the Law Society will give you the opportunity to network and increase your contacts, meet students in different years on the LLB and also students on different courses, including the GDL, LPC, BPTC and LLM. CLG: The Critical Lawyers Group is a subsection of the Law Society. The Group hosts professional guest speakers from many different backgrounds, to talk to students about their experiences and their profession. These have included a professor from the Czech Republic, Barristers from North West Chambers and members of various charities. This group provides excellent opportunities to assess career options and increase your contacts and understanding of different professions. Mooting and Advocacy Group: This Group is a further subsection of the Law Society where you will be able to hone the art of debating contentious issues and research moots to aid your understanding of the law. Various internal competitions are organised throughout the academic year with practitioners from North West chambers and the Crown Prosecution Service judging the competitions. For those with no previous experience there are also various workshops arranged which ensure students at all levels of experience have an opportunity to take part and improve their skills. Our students have achieved outstanding success in national mooting and advocacy competitions over recent years by winning the Oxford University Press mooting competition and also Blackstone s National Criminal Advocacy Competition. The Student Law Society also arranges social events. The Law Ball is one of the most popular annual events and for the last one, held at The Palace in Manchester, tickets sold out very quickly. Manchester Law School offers a comprehensive range of postgraduate and professional programmes for you to consider following your LLB. You have the advantage of being able to continue your studies whether you wish to train as a solicitor or barrister, enhance your CV with our popular LLM programme or undertake a research degree. During my time at MMU I was keen to do more than just study. The extracurricular activities the School offered, such as the Critical Lawyers Group, did this and opened up opportunities for the future. Not only have they provided me with invaluable skills but they have also provided me with contacts and enduring friendships. Nick Little LLB (Hons), now working at Irwin Mitchell LLP Master of Laws (LLM) Our taught masters degrees give you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the law and acquire advanced legal skills whilst gaining an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification. You have the option to study a general LLM or to follow a specialist route where you focus on a particular field such as Equality Law, European Law, Human Rights Law or Law and the Society. Legal Practice Course (LPC) If you decide to go on to train as a solicitor then our Legal Practice Course has an excellent reputation. It is a rigorous course but provides outstanding opportunities to gain work experience and includes unbeatable support from teaching staff and our dedicated careers service. Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) Your next step could be to train as a barrister and our BPTC is exceptional. Due to outstanding links with the profession and the fact that many of our staff continue to work in practice, you will not only receive the training required, but also enhance your career prospects. Research degrees Manchester Law School also offers opportunities to study, by research, for the degree of LLM, MPhil or PhD in a number of contemporary areas of law. Study for these may be undertaken on a full-time basis. law.mmu.ac.uk/ our-courses 4 Law mmu.ac.uk/law 5

4 Zahra Al-Moozany LLB student Our undergraduate programmes When I was choosing a university, Manchester Metropolitan University stood out because of its teaching style; it is so different in comparison to other providers. The lectures give you the information you need and the workshops are a great way to consolidate what you have learned. They give you a real life way to learn, which ultimately helps you to pass exams and apply the law to situations outside of the textbook. Law Full-time LLB The teaching staff have relevant, professional backgrounds, which brings a lot to your learning, and that s what s unique: their experience helps to mould you into what the legal profession is looking for. Manchester Metropolitan University feels like a family network to me. The teaching staff really are there for you. They have drop-in sessions if you need to talk, but it s actually an open door policy if you need them. There is also the peer mentoring scheme, so you can talk to a fellow student if you feel more comfortable doing that. I ve realised since I came here that you are not just a little fish in a big pond; you are an individual, you count, and you are important to the University and the staff. I hope to stay here to complete my postgraduate studies and I d recommend it to anyone, particularly if they are debating between two universities. It s a very student focused university and the career prospects are excellent. If you want a first class education with a career focus, choose Manchester Metropolitan University. You won t be disappointed. Our full-time LLB is a Qualifying Law Degree so once you graduate you can go on to train as a solicitor or barrister if this is your chosen career path. It is a very popular course with the students at the heart of everything that is done. Taught in an ideal setting, it includes a high level of face-to-face teaching with twelve teaching hours per week in four different subjects. This is divided into two hours of small workshop groups and an hour of larger group teaching per subject, each week. We have a minimum attendance requirement at seminars and this is in place to ensure that you get the most out of the course and keep up-to-date with your learning. As with other Qualifying Law Degrees we cover the Foundations of Legal Knowledge but the course will also enable you to develop skills required for the workplace, as well as gaining a wealth of legal knowledge. Typical units of study may include: Year 1 Contract Law This unit aims to equip you with the knowledge and understanding of the main principles and concepts underpinning contract law. It will also help you develop the skills of legal research, application and problem solving, enabling you to apply your knowledge to realistic scenarios in order to provide arguable conclusions to legal problems. Law and Society This unit introduces you to the wider context in which the law operates and will help you develop critical perspectives on the relationship of law to society. The unit includes theories that underpin the nature and enforcement of law and an examination of the place of morality within the law. Public Law Public law is the study of the institutions of government and the legal and quasi-legal mechanisms that determine how those institutions operate. Tort Law Tort law considers the nature and functions of the law of torts and the legal principles governing liability. It includes general principles of the tort of negligence and associated defences, specific aspects of negligence, including liability for psychiatric harm, economic loss and occupiers liability and trespass to the person. Year 2 Criminal Law Criminal law examines the principles of this subject, together with a range of offences and defences. It aims to equip you with knowledge and understanding of the main principles and concepts underpinning criminal law. Land Law This unit considers the legal principles that underpin land and property law. The unit aims to equip you with knowledge and understanding of land law principles, in order to analyse a factual scenario and provide advice to a notional client. Law of the European Union The first part of the course will focus on the constitutional and administrative law of the European Union. The second part of the course will cover areas of European Union substantive law. Business Law Consumer Law Employment Law Human Rights Law Immigration Law International Law Year 3 Equity and Trusts The unit explores equity s jurisdiction and the jurisdiction of the chancery courts. Content is largely doctrinal but theoretical content is introduced. Company Law in a Global Context Criminology Dissertation Family Law Intellectual Property and Media Law Law of Evidence Law in Practice Medical Law and Ethics Mooting Succession law.mmu.ac.uk/llb 6 Law mmu.ac.uk/law 7

5 Many of the staff have themselves completed part-time law courses, so they understand the pressures of studying and working at the same time. If you put the work in, they are willing to make allowances for family life, busy periods at work, and are so understanding. Sarah Cook Part-time LLB The course helped me to decide which career path I should take and I use my knowledge in my current role. I met some great people - staff and students, and I had such a great experience in Manchester. I think it s the best place to study; I still feel part of a big family, and that didn t stop when I graduated. William Morriss LLB (Hons) 2010, now working in the guarantees department of the trade centre for a high street bank Law Part-time LLB Our part-time degree is an excellent opportunity to take a step into the legal world by gaining a qualifying law degree whilst working. You will also benefit from face-to-face teaching and a peer group of students that you see on a regular basis. The course has been taught traditionally two nights per week with each evening comprising of two hours of teaching. In addition to this, we are now able to offer a parttime day route. The part-time degree has the benefit of flexible entry requirements as we not only look at the academic performance of prospective students but also your work history and motivation to succeed. Typical units of study may include: Year 1 Contract Law This unit aims to equip you with the knowledge and understanding of the main principles and concepts underpinning contract law. It will also help you develop the skills of legal research, application and problem solving, enabling you to apply your knowledge to realistic scenarios in order to provide arguable conclusions to legal problems. Law and Society This unit introduces you to the wider context in which the law operates and will help you develop critical perspectives on the relationship of law to society. The unit includes theories which underpin the nature and enforcement of law and an examination of the place of morality within the law. Tort Law Tort law considers the nature and functions of the law of torts and the legal principles governing liability. It includes general principles of the tort of negligence and associated defences, specific aspects of negligence, including liability for psychiatric harm, economic loss and occupiers liability and trespass to the person. Year 2 Criminal Law Criminal law examines the principles of this subject, together with a range of offences and defences. It aims to equip you with knowledge and understanding of the main principles and concepts underpinning criminal law. Law of the European Union The first part of the course will focus on the constitutional and administrative law of the European Union. The second part of the course will cover areas of European Union substantive law. Public Law Public law is the study of the institutions of government and the legal and quasi-legal mechanisms that determine how those institutions operate. Year 3 Land Law This unit considers the legal principles that underpin land and property law. It aims to equip you with knowledge and understanding of land law principles, in order to analyse a factual scenario and provide advice to a notional client. Business Law Consumer Law Employment Law Human Rights Law Immigration Law International Law Year 4 Equity and Trusts The unit explores equity s jurisdiction and the jurisdiction of the chancery courts. Content is largely doctrinal but theoretical content is introduced. The nature of equity, the trust concept, certainty, constitution of trusts and formalities, purpose trusts, charitable trusts, implied trusts, undue influence, secret trusts, trustees powers, duties and functions tracing, variation of trusts. Company Law in a Global Context Criminology Dissertation Family Law Intellectual Property and Media Law Law of Evidence Medical Law and Ethics Mooting Succession law.mmu.ac.uk/llb-pt I trained at the Bar and spent some time working in Healthcare Regulation before joining Manchester Metropolitan University. Many of our staff have a wealth of diverse experience working within the professional and related fields, so have hands-on and practical industry knowledge. Paul Kerrigan Senior Lecturer 8 Law mmu.ac.uk/law 9

6 Distance learning LLB in Legal Practice LLB Our distance learning option, the LLB in Legal Practice, is a Qualifying Law Degree with a difference as it also meets the academic requirements to become a Chartered Legal Executive Lawyer. Developed jointly by Manchester Law School and CILEx Law School, the degree is taught via supported distance learning so you have the option to study anywhere. Typical units of study may include: Year 1 Contract Law This unit aims to equip you with the knowledge and understanding of the main principles and concepts underpinning contract law. It will also help you develop the skills of legal research, application and problem solving, enabling you to apply your knowledge to realistic scenarios in order to provide arguable conclusions to legal problems. Legal System and Society This unit introduces you to the wider context in which the law operates and will help you develop critical perspectives on the relationship of law to society. The unit includes theories which underpin the nature and enforcement of law and an examination of the place of morality within the law with reference to social context and critical perspectives on foundation of legal knowledge subjects. Tort Law Tort law considers the nature and functions of the law of torts and the legal principles governing liability. It includes general principles of the tort of negligence and associated defences, specific aspects of negligence, including liability for psychiatric harm, economic loss and occupiers liability and trespass to the person. Year 2 Criminal Law Criminal law examines the principles of this subject, together with a range of offences and defences. It aims to equip you with knowledge and understanding of the main principles and concepts underpinning criminal law. It will cover a number of offences including homicides, assaults, theft and fraud and sexual offences. Public Law Public law is the study of the institutions of government and the legal and quasi-legal mechanisms that determine how those institutions operate. It includes basic principles of constitutional law, features of the United Kingdom s constitution, the interactions between the UK, the EU and the ECHR, aspects of the protection of civil liberties in the United Kingdom and judicial review of administrative action. Company and Partnership Law Employment Law Family Law The Law of Wills and Succession Year 3 Law of the European Union The first part of the course will focus on the constitutional and administrative law of the European Union. The second part of the course will cover areas of European Union substantive law including Constitutional and Administrative Law of the EU Introduction, History and Development of the European Union and its place in the international system and Law and the General Principles of EU law Dual Vigilance. Land Law This unit considers the legal principles that underpin land and property law. The unit aims to equip you with knowledge and understanding of land law principles, in order to analyse a factual scenario and provide advice to a notional client. Civil Litigation Criminal Litigation Probate Practice The Practice of Company and Partnership Law The Practice of Employment Law The Practice of Family Law Year 4 Equity and Trusts The unit explores equity s jurisdiction and the jurisdiction of the chancery courts. Content is largely doctrinal but theoretical content is introduced including the nature of equity, the trust concept, certainty, constitution of trusts and formalities, purpose trusts, charitable trusts, implied trusts, undue influence, secret trusts, trustees powers, duties and functions tracing, variation of trusts. Professional Skills in Practice Professional Skills in Practice develops the professional skills required for effective legal practice. It is based on CILEx level 6 legal skills qualifications. It includes the development of client interviewing skills, legal writing skills, practical legal research, negotiation and knowledge about client care procedures. It is assessed by a portfolio consisting of a range of related tasks which draw on realistic client scenarios. Conveyancing Plus option units for year 3 law.mmu.ac.uk/llb-dl 10 Law mmu.ac.uk/law 11

7 Josh Booth Josh completed the Foundation year at Manchester Law School and now studies fulltime on the LLB course. He plans to continue on to complete his LPC and train as a solicitor. When I applied to university, the foundation year was my back up option on the UCAS application whilst the straight LLB 3 year degree was my first choice. However, looking back I m so glad I took the foundation route as it has really benefitted me in the long term. I originally feared the foundation may be a wasted year just waiting to begin the LLB but it was the exact opposite. It was the perfect stepping-stone from college and allowed me to integrate myself into the university and learn how things are done. From help with referencing, to learning how to work independently, the foundation year prepares you for university life. When the first year of the LLB began, technically, it was my second year at university and it was great to feel like I had an advantage. I already knew the system, some people and the area and was familiar with university facilities such as the library, the Students Union, the IT suite. The teaching methods on the foundation year were excellent. The discipline and punctuality required was real and it was a great start to my university life. I would highly recommend it! Foundation Year Each year we accept students onto Foundation Year courses who have the potential ability to study at degree level but who don t have the qualifications to enter directly onto an Honours degree. The Foundation Year is an integral part of the law degree and the content of the Foundation Year is tailored to your LLB so that you start year 1 with confidence. If you choose the Foundation Year route, you will apply for a four-year course. Once you have passed your Foundation Year you will progress directly onto Year 1 of the LLB and, if you are a full-time UK student, you will qualify for student financial support for the full duration of your course. Develop your academic and study skills You will study four Foundation Year units designed to develop your academic and study skills: Academic Skills for Higher Education Civil Justice Criminal Justice Introduction to Business English and Academic Practice (for International Students only) Entry requirements for a Foundation Year The typical minimum entry requirements for a law degree that includes a Foundation Year are usually 200 UCAS tariff points. The points must come from full A levels (not AS) or equivalent qualifications, for example BTEC Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma or CACHE Level 3 Diploma. Vocational qualifications at level 3 will also be considered, for example NVQ. If you have other qualifications that are not included in the UCAS tariff we are happy to consider the suitability of these qualifications. You will also need to have a grade D or above (or an acceptable alternative) in GCSE English language and mathematics. For full details of Foundation Year entry requirements, please visit mmu.ac.uk. If English is not your first language you will also need to have IELTS 5.5 (or an equivalent English language qualification). You will be placed on our Foundation Year International Route which provides additional English language, study skills and tutor support through the English and Academic Practice Unit. Applying for a Foundation Year You apply for our LLB with a foundation year through UCAS and it has a unique UCAS code, M101. law.mmu.ac.uk/llb Despite starting university from college, I felt incredibly out of touch and had no idea as to what was expected of me. The foundation year did exactly as the title suggested, it laid out the foundation for me to achieve on my degree. I am very happy with the support I received from staff and was encouraged to take every opportunity to be involved in various extra-curricular activities. After four years, I am proud to say I graduated with honours this year from a brilliant institution Faiza Saeed LLB graduate (including foundation year) 12 Law mmu.ac.uk/law 13

8 An award-winning and outstanding student experience We work hard to provide you with a first-class student experience, ensuring that the combination of integrated learning, student support services, a focus on graduate employment and a great social life provide you with a well-rounded education to get you ready for the world after you graduate. First-class learning facilities Throughout your studies you can take advantage of a wide variety of flexible learning opportunities including faceto-face group work, lectures, seminars and tutorials. We have created some of the best learning environments of any university in the UK, from 25-seat tutorial suites to 300-seat lecture theatres, all featuring the latest technology to ensure you get the most out of every lecture, seminar and tutorial. MyMMU Our virtual online learning environment, Moodle, is sector-leading and brings everything together in one place: your student , your personalised course timetable, coursework, teaching materials, assessment deadline reminders, exams schedule, study materials, reading lists, online articles, audio and video clips, along with your assessment marks and feedback on your work from your tutor. It also provides a channel for keeping in touch with your tutors and fellow students outside of class; you can use it to check updates on your fees and finance, the library and career development resources. We are one of only five UK universities to have been awarded the Investors in People Gold standard. University IT and technical suites Our technical suites are of the highest standard and you ll have access to training on technology and equipment that is industry-standard and used by the professionals. We ve recently invested over 2 million in student PCs and software and regularly update our learning and teaching equipment to ensure you have access to the very best equipment and support for your studies. Our IT Zones have extended opening hours for your convenience, and printing facilities and WiFi are available to you across the entire University. Library Libraries are a key part of your academic experience and ours have been winning annual awards for Customer Service Excellence since In addition to over 750,000 books you ll have access to a huge digital library of journals, e-books and research papers to support your studies. Winner of the 2013 Guardian newspaper s award for Best Student Experience. Open all year round and 24/7 at peak study and exam times, our main All Saints library has recently benefited from a multi-million pound refurbishment, with a new helpdesk, electronic book returns, chat zone and access to café facilities. You will benefit from a designated law librarian and the outstanding law library will be central to your learning experience. Our library staff run regular information skills training sessions to ensure you can locate, access and select the most appropriate resources from the wealth of material available. Food and drink We have a superb selection of good value catering facilities across the campus, from grab-and-go barista-style cafés to spacious self-service hot food outlets. They are open at convenient times to fit around your studies and serve a range of economically priced hot and cold drinks, snacks and meals. Awarded in recognition of the University s commitment to support and advance the representation of women in science, technology, engineering, medicine and mathematics. Student support services We re here to help you get the most out of your studies, with personal support from your tutors and advice and guidance from specialist student support staff. Personal tutor You will be allocated a personal tutor who will monitor your progress and be there to support you when you need it. Each year, this tutor will be a lecturer who teaches one of your units and therefore knows you and your work. Student hub The Student Hub, centrally located in the faculty, is your first port of call for face-to-face information, advice and guidance on a wide range of courserelated matters, and also for information about services and facilities. They can answer your questions about accommodation, student finance, careers, and accessing support if you have dyslexia or a disability. Student support officer Our student support officers can provide you with confidential and impartial advice on academic and pastoral issues. They advise on assessment problems, time management, exam technique, finance, employment or personal difficulties and work closely with the University s Counselling Service and the Students Union, to ensure that students have access to specialist advice and assistance if needed. Counselling The Counselling Service offers you the opportunity to talk to a professionally trained counsellor, in confidence, about any personal problems you may have. Both individual and group counselling is available free to all students who are registered with the University. The Counselling Service also runs workshops and courses on themes such as relaxation, stress management and confidence-building. Disability support We are committed to providing equal opportunities in education for all students. Our Learning Development Service provides a range of support for disabled students and students with specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia. Our advisers act as a contact within the University for current and prospective disabled students to provide support, information and advice on the resources which are available to them, both within the University and from external support agencies. Student accommodation You ll find an excellent choice of residential student accommodation in our university-owned, leased or partnership halls of residence. The halls are based on campus, or nearby, and others are a short bus ride away in residential areas of the city. Feeling safe and happy in your new home are important considerations when coming to University and our Welcome Teams will help you settle into your student accommodation when you arrive. Students Union As a student with us you will automatically become a member of the Students Union which is led by a team of student officers who are elected by our students to ensure that the needs and views of all students are considered. Our brand new 10 million Students Union building, located in the heart of the All Saints campus, offers a range of services, including over 100 student clubs and societies, advice and representation, shop, café, bar and hot food outlet, events and much more. 14 Law mmu.ac.uk/law 15

9 Developing world-class professionals At the heart of our law curriculum lies a real focus on developing skills which will make you highly employable and an asset to any organisation. Discover new talents Broaden your outlook with the MMU Futures scheme and enjoy more than 60 lively and challenging extra-curricular activities and events such as leadership training, volunteering, environmental and community projects, sports coaching and mentoring. Pro Bono Our LLB offers the opportunity to get involved in Pro Bono work - unpaid legal work carried out for good causes. The schemes are a great way of honing your skills and enhancing your employability prospects. Your career prospects Law graduates are equipped to pursue a wide variety of careers. Many make direct use of their subject knowledge and go on to become solicitors or barristers but others go into wideranging careers including banking, teaching, the police force, the probation service, management and accountancy. Your degree will provide you with a range of transferable skills, all of which employers value highly. These include skills in critical thinking, research and analysis, communication and the ability to think independently. Your success With world-class facilities and dedicated professional staff, we work hard to ensure that our students graduate ready for the workplace. Careers and Employability Service We have a dedicated Careers and Employability Service, with a focus on developing and enhancing your employability skills and your employment options on graduating. You ll find our team of professionally trained careers advisers are on hand to help you at each stage of your university journey with us. Our services include: Career development workshops designed to equip you with essential skills such as CV writing and effective networking to help you secure your first graduate job. Access to extensive online resources including an online vacancy service, employability skills programme and careers advice by , all of which can be accessed at a time and place to suit you. Advice and guidance from our professionally trained Careers and Employability Advisers. Advice on the range of careers available to you with your degree specialism. Careers and employability resources and advice for up to three years after you graduate. Graduate employer fairs Each year there is a busy schedule of employer visits to the campus. The presentations enable you to meet employers from different sectors who are actively recruiting graduates. This is your opportunity to find out more about the company, the vacancies they have available, and their application process. Internships Our university Intern Scheme provides a number of internships within the University for our own graduates, which gives you valuable, real experience of working on projects within a range of departments and faculties. mmu.ac.uk/careers Paid work As one of our students you can get paid work as a Student Ambassador via our Jobs4Students service allowing you to work around your studies and earn money at the same time. Mentor match The Mentor match scheme puts you in touch with a recent graduate or an experienced manager who is working in your chosen sector.they provide you with insider knowledge about their sector and share tips and advice to help you progress with your career. 16 Law mmu.ac.uk/law 17

10 International students MMU International is the international office at the University. Many of the MMU International staff speak several languages and, having spent time in different countries, are uniquely placed to understand our international students needs. The team also regularly visits many countries to inform students about the opportunities for study at the University. The team provides international students with advice on a wide range of matters from social events and immigration to day-to-day living in the UK. There is an opportunity to meet local service providers, the University s key support staff and other new students during our welcome events. If you fly into Manchester International Airport there will be a team to greet you and transport you to your accommodation. International qualifications You can find country specific information about many international qualifications on our international website at mmu. ac.uk/international. It s important that you have sufficient knowledge of English to follow your courses successfully. As a guide for most undergraduate courses you will need to achieve IELTS 6 or above, with no less than 5.5 in any component. If you would like to improve your English before you start your course we can help. There are courses in general and academic English to help you achieve the level of English language proficiency you need before you start your course. During your studies if you need any help with any aspect of your English language, from writing a report to communicating with your supervisor or seminar group, year-round English Language support is available through your faculty or through our British Council accredited English Language Centre. Support is available through the year in the form of classes and individual consultation. mmu.ac.uk/international You re never on your own at MMU - there s lots of support for international students. I ve joined the International Student Society and through Jobs4Students, I ve had the chance to try several different jobs at the University! Henna Saeed, 2013 Pakistan 18 Law mmu.ac.uk/law 19

11 Global connections The Faculty of Business and Law works successfully in partnership with institutions and sponsors across the globe and are actively building this higher education network in order to reach new students as well as provide invaluable opportunities to our UK students. Czech Republic We have a reciprocal agreement with the University of Economics in Prague where last year, over 80 students exchanged. Japan We have a partnership with Soka University in Tokyo where our Economics students have the opportunity to study in Japan for a year. The Greater Manchester and Cheshire area is home to more international students than any other UK region outside London and the University welcomes more than 3,000 international students from over 130 countries to the UK every year. Studying abroad Many of our courses offer a three, six or ten month option to study abroad with one of our exchange partner institutions in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan and the USA, or in Europe through the Erasmus scheme. It s a great way to experience another culture, country and education system and our students tell us it s a life-changing experience. USA We work closely with universities across America to provide exchange opportunities for our Business School students. Our partner institutions include: East Carolina State University, Texas Tech University, Louisiana State University and Buffalo State (State University of New York). Spain Manchester Law School works closely with the Autonomous University of Barcelona which is ranked as Spain s number one university. Italy MMU Business School has a partnership with one of Italy s leading universities - University of Padova, where students can spend up to 12 months studying. Russia We have a long-standing relationship with Perm University in Russian Federation, where we run a winter school for their Economics students, who come to us in February each year. China We offer Global Executive Programmes for groups of UG, PG, MBA and EMBA students from a number of universities in China. Working abroad International work opportunities are also available through the Erasmus work placement programme to help develop yourself and broaden your horizons. Students can apply for an Erasmus grant funded by the European Commission to help towards the costs for working abroad. Vietnam MMU Business School is very popular with students from Thai Nguyen University in Vietnam, where they will have completed an English Course and a Foundation course prior to joining Bachelor s degrees at MMUBS. Uniwide languages All of our students have the opportunity to study a foreign language alongside their degree studies through the Uniwide languages scheme: you ll develop practical foreign language skills in speaking, reading and writing, from beginner to proficiency level. Foreign language knowledge provides a clear advantage in today s job market and can be an invaluable skill. Choose from Modern Standard Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, Urdu, and English as a Foreign Language. Australia MMU Business School runs exchange programmes with various universities across Australia including: Flinders University in Adelaide, University of Technology Sydney and the University of Newcastle in Calaghan. 20 Law mmu.ac.uk/law 21

12 Come and meet us It is important to find out as much as you can about our University and our courses and we look forward to meeting you at one of our Open Days or Applicant Visit Days. Visit Open Days Open Days are your opportunity to get a feel for our campuses and find out what university life is really like. We hold Open Days at both our Manchester campus and our Cheshire campus in Crewe each year in June, October and December. These events provide you with the opportunity to meet current students, speak to tutors from the courses you are interested in, and see our superb university facilities for yourself. To ensure you get the most from your Open Day we recommend that you book a place in advance. mmu.ac.uk/openday Applicant Visit Days Once you have received an offer of a place from us, we will invite you to attend one of our Applicant Visit Days. These usually take place on Saturdays and Wednesdays from February to April. You will be able to find out more about the University, and more importantly about the course you will be studying through taster lectures, presentations and a chance to chat informally with staff about how you will learn and what to expect. It is an important opportunity for you to find out anything else you would like to know before you make your decision. Stay connected Web If you would like to speak to one of our advisers about applying to Manchester Metropolitan University, applying for student finance or student accommodation, then join one of our live web chats. mmu.ac.uk/chat Ask You ll find lots of useful information on our website, and our Frequently Asked Questions section should answer many of the queries you have. mmu.ac.uk/ask Search for us on: Manchester Metropolitan University Degree title LLB (Hons) Full-time LLB (Hons) Part-time LLB in Legal Practice Distance Learning Length and mode 3 years full-time Manchester Law School 4 years part-time Manchester Law School 4 years part-time distance learning Location How to apply UCAS code Entry requirements UCAS points Distance learning Via UCAS.com M UCAS points Grades to be obtained from full A levels or equivalent (e.g. BTEC National Extended Diploma at Level 3 or Advanced Diploma) Applications should be made directly to MMU. You can download the application form at ac.uk/study/ undergraduate/ apply Applications should be made via CILEx Law School. N/A N/A GCSE grade C in English Language and Mathematics An Access to HE Diploma will be considered. 45 Level 3 credits at Merit required The entry requirements for the part-time course are more flexible as prior experience will be considered, together with academic qualifications. You will be admitted to the programme either on the basis of recent academic achievement or through evidence of achievement in the sphere of paid or voluntary work. Full details are provided on the MMU and CILEx Law School websites. Foundation Year* M101 No No Welcome Week After your place with us is confirmed, our Students Union will send you a pack shortly before you start containing information about the Welcome Week and all the exciting clubs, student societies and events on offer to help you settle in and make new friends. This publication is available in alternative formats. Please telephone +44 (0) * Selected degrees are available with a Foundation Year which is designed for students who don t have the qualifications to enter directly onto an honours degree but have the potential ability to study for a degree. Some Foundation Years are subject to validation. See page xx for more information. Disclaimer As part of our drive to deliver the highest quality programmes, we regularly review our undergraduate courses to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press. For the latest information about course content, please visit mmu.ac.uk. 22 Law mmu.ac.uk/law 23

13 We re-use and recycle 40% of our waste Encouraging sustainable travel Outstanding energy efficient Business School and Birley Campus We are working hard to place environmental sustainability at the heart of our curriculum Eco Campus Silver Award Fairtrade University Reducing our carbon footprint by 50% by 2020 Number 1 Greenest University in the UK We reduce water use by collecting rainwater Outstanding environmental credentials Manchester Metropolitan University has been named the Greenest University in the UK, topping the 2013 People and Planet league table of 140 universities for environmental sustainability performance. Green roofs create local wildlife habitats Manchester Metropolitan University All Saints Manchester M15 6BH mmu.ac.uk 9028 AT