Plymouth University. Faculty of Business. School of Law. Programme Specification

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1 Plymouth University Faculty of Business School of Programme Specification LLB (Hons) (4692) LLB (Hons) with Business (4491) LLB (Hons) with Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies (CCJS) (4490) (The above are all Qualifying Degrees) LLB Ordinary LLB Ordinary with Business LLB Ordinary with Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies (The above are not Qualifying Degrees they have the same codes as above) Final Approved Version March

2 1. LLB (Hons) Final Award Titles: LLB (Hons) LLB (Hons) with Business LLB (Hons) with CCJS UCAS Codes: M200/M2NC/M216 JACS Codes: M200 Intermediate Award Title: N/A 2. Awarding Institution: Plymouth University Teaching institution(s): Plymouth University 3. Accrediting bodies The LLB Honours programmes are qualifying law degrees that satisfy the professional body requirements set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board of England and Wales, thereby enabling graduates to proceed to train to become solicitors or barristers if they wish. The Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board jointly approve providers of Qualifying Degrees and agreed new procedures for doing so from January Providers of QLDs are required to self-certify, with supporting documents, compliance with the Joint Statement and QAA standards and quality assurance requirements. The SRA will act as administrators on behalf of both regulators, and will monitor the selfcertification documents. A copy of the self-declaration form and a new Academic Stage Handbook are now available on the SRA website. Date of last accreditation: Dec 2012 (for the 13/14 programmes). Joint Plymouth University and SRA (previously Joint Academic Stage Board ()). 2

3 4. Distinctive Features of the Programme and the Student Experience 4. Distinctive features Provides the academic stage of training for the legal profession: The LLB Honours programmes are qualifying law degrees that satisfy the requirements set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Council of England and Wales, thereby enabling graduates to proceed to train to become solicitors or barristers if they wish. Flexibility: We offer three qualifying LLB degrees. The LLB (Hons) programme enables a student to devote their entire studies to the pursuit of legal subjects. The LLB programmes with CCJS and Business offer the opportunity to study law within these broader contexts and to develop an appreciation of another cognate discipline. We can offer the opportunity to transfer between these programmes. Skills development: The programmes enable students to develop their skills (both generic and specific legal skills) in a variety of ways. For example there is a skills stream running through the curriculum which provides the opportunity to learn a range of skills through experience and supervised practice. A central theme throughout the programmes is the progressive development of autonomy and student-directed learning. A number of opportunities are also available outside the curriculum (see below) to help build confidence and key skills. At each stage of the programme, tutors help students to identify and plan for individual development needs through completion of the Graduate Employability and Achievement Record. Student-led activity: Students are encouraged to get involved in studentled activities such as those organised by the Student Society. The Society is run by students for students and organises a full range of events including networking opportunities with members of the legal profession and organises competitions locally and nationally in, for example, mooting, debating, negotiation, advocacy and client interviewing. Practical focus (law in the real world ): Although law is taught in an academic context there is a strong practical focus to the programme. This is particularly evident in the teaching of soft skills and selected legal practice skills in stages 1 and 2. In addition there is the opportunity to gain clinical legal experience by undertaking work-based learning both for credit and/or as a volunteer. Local legal professionals also participate in a range of activities that support our students understanding of how law operates in the real world. Clinic: As part of its practical focus, the School offers a range of clinical legal opportunities through its pro bono Clinic. These include work with the South West Employment Rights Centre; the Innocence Project; The British Red Cross Refugee Service; and the Citizens Advice Bureau or to undertake practical legal research for a client organisation. Employment opportunities: Career advice and development planning are integrated into the programme and students have access to a variety of forms of support for planning their career. Many of our graduates go on to legal practice or into legally related careers, whilst others enter 3

4 alternative employment, assisted by the development of more generic, transferable skills in the programme. Mentoring and support: Throughout the programme we provide a supportive community and environment in which to learn. Not only are students supported in their study by subject tutors but they also receive individual support for their academic and personal development from their personal tutor. Students can also take part in a supervised peer assisted learning scheme. This provides the opportunity to receive peer support from students who have themselves completed the stage and also enables students to develop their own skills by becoming mentors as they progress through the programme. Alumni links: We actively encourage an alumni network by maintaining links with our former graduates and by involving them in career development opportunities with our current students. In addition we provide alumni with a supportive environment within which to engage in networking opportunities themselves. Research and practice informed teaching: The programme is underpinned by a range of scholarly activity and research which includes professional based practice and consultancy. This activity has informed the practical focus of our programmes and has also placed our programmes at the forefront of national developments in areas such as embedding sustainability and ethics within the curriculum. We lead in areas of interdisciplinary work and host, for example, a multi-institutional research network focusing on legal history, crime and punishment. Our teaching is also supported by the research carried out within the and Criminal Justice Research Centre and by our national and international subject-based research reputation. In addition, members of the programme team have a strong pedagogic background and our research into teaching and learning informs many aspects of the design and delivery of the programmes. We also promote collaborative research with our students and, for those who have produced high quality dissertations in stage 3, we offer the opportunity to publish the work in the Plymouth and Criminal Justice Review, an on-line journal published by the and Criminal Justice Centre. 5. Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Group 4

5 6. Programme Structure Programme structure and pathways Programme Title: LL.B (Hons) Shaded modules are required for professional exemption/qld. STAGE 1 Level 4 STAGE 2 Level 5 STAGE 3 Level 6 Semester 1 LAW1207 Introduction to LAW120 8 Legal Systems & Skills LAW1209 Contract LAW2212 Dispute Resoluti on Skills LAW2213 Land Elective 1 LAW 3225 Criminal Elective 1 Elective 2 Semester 2 Plymouth Plus Core LAW1000PP Ethics and Justice in the Balance LAW222 2 Tort LAW2221 EU Elective 2 LAW3232 Equity and Trusts Elective 3 Elective 4 LAW121 2 Constitutional & Administrative LAW1213 Contempory Legal Issues = 120 Credits Level 4 CERT HE = 120 Credits Level 5 DIP HE = 120 Credits Level 6 LL.B (Hons) For the range of available electives for this programme please see below. In addition students must pass LAWGEAR1, LAWGEAR2 and LAWGEAR3. 5

6 Programme Title: LL.B (Hons) with Business Shaded modules are required for professional exemption/qld. STAGE 1 Level 4 STAGE 2 Level 5 STAGE 3 Level 6 Semester 1 LAW1207 Introduction to LAW120 8 Legal Systems & Skills LAW120 9 Contract LAW2212 Dispute Resoluti on Skills LAW221 3 Land LAW221 4 Compan y LAW 3225 Criminal Bus Elective 1 Elective 1 Semester 2 Plymouth Plus Core LAW1000PP Ethics and Justice in the Balance LAW121 2 Constitutional & Administrative Busines s ECN1009 B Economic s for Business or MKT108 Essential s of Marketing LAW222 2 Tort LAW222 1 EU Busines s Elective STO204 Business Ethics or STO206 Shaping the Future LAW323 2 Equity and Trusts Bus elective 2 - Core STO306 Current Issues in Managemen t Elective 2 = 120 Credits Level 4 CERT HE = 120 Credits Level 5 DIP HE = 120 Credits Level 6 LL.B (Hons) 6

7 For the range of available electives for this programme please see below. In addition students must pass LAWGEAR1, LAWGEAR2 and LAWGEAR3. Programme Title: LL.B (Hons) with CCJS Shaded modules are required for professional exemption/qld. STAGE 1 Level 4 STAGE 2 Level 5 STAGE 3 Level 6 Semester 1 LAW1207 Introduction to LAW120 8 Legal Systems & Skills LAW1209 Contract LAW2212 Dispute Resoluti on Skills LAW2213 Land CCJS211 5 Crime, Theory & Culture LAW 3225 Criminal CCJS Elective 1 Elective 1 Semester 2 Plymouth Plus Core LAW1000PP Ethics and Justice in the Balance LAW222 2 Tort LAW2221 EU LAW221 6 Human Rights LAW3232 Equity and Trusts CCJS Elective 2 Elective 2 LAW121 2 Constitional & Administrative CCJS1112 Criminolo gy & Crime Problems = 120 Credits Level 4 CERT HE = 120 Credits Level 5 DIP HE = 120 Credits Level 6 LL.B (Hons) 7

8 For the range of available electives for this programme please see below. In addition students must pass LAWGEAR1, LAWGEAR2 and LAWGEAR3 Elective Modules LLB (Hons) Year 2 Code Title Credits Semester LAW2214 Company 20 1 LAW2217 Employment 20 1 LAW2218 Family 20 1 LAW2223 Intellectual Property and Information 20 1 LAW2219 Immigration, Nationality and Refugee 20 1 LAW2225 Commercial 20 2 LAW2220 Legal Issues in Cybercrime & Information 20 2 Technologies LAW2215 Environmental 20 2 LAW2227, Literature and Film 20 2 LAW2216 Human Rights 20 2 LAW2224 Work-Based Learning 20 2 Year 3 Code Title Credits Semester LAW3226 Company 20 1 LAW3227 Consumer 20 1 LAW3228 Employment 20 1 LAW3230 Family 20 1 LAW3237 Intellectual Property and Information 20 1 LAW3235 Immigration, Nationality and Refugee 20 1 MAR321 Carriage of Goods by Sea 20 1 LAW3233 Commercial 20 2 LAW3239 Legal Issues in Cybercrime & Information 20 2 Technologies LAW3229 Environmental 20 2 LAW3236, Literature and Film 20 2 LAW3238 Sex, Power and Legal Control 20 2 LAW3234 Human Rights 20 2 MAR329 Marine Insurance and Admiralty 20 2 LAW3224 Work Based Learning 20 1&2 LAW3222 Dissertation 40 1&2 8

9 LLB (Hons) with Business (Year 3) Code Title Credits Semester LAW3226 Company 20 1 LAW3227 Consumer 20 1 LAW3228 Employment 20 1 LAW3237 Intellectual Property and Information 20 1 MAR321 Carriage of Goods by Sea 20 1 LAW3233 Commercial 20 2 LAW3229 Environmental 20 2 MAR329 Marine Insurance and Admiralty 20 2 LAW3224 Work Based Learning 20 1&2 LAW3222 Dissertation (Business related) 40 1&2 Code Title Credits HRL300 Organisational Leadership 20 1 HRL301 Managing Change 20 1 HRL304 International and Comparative HRM 20 1 HRL306 Leadership Practice 20 1 ENT300 Enterprise Creation 20 1 STO306 Current Issues in Management 20 2 LLB (Hons) with CCJS (Year 3) Code Title Credits Semester LAW3230 Family 20 1 LAW3235 Immigration, Nationality and Refugee 20 1 LAW3236, Literature and Film 20 2 LAW3238 Sex, Power and Legal Control 20 2 LAW3224 Work Based Learning 20 1&2 LAW3222 Dissertation (Crime related) 40 1&2 Code Title Credits CCJS3152 Anti-Social Behaviour not running in CCJS3151 Organised Deviance: Cultures of Resistance 20 1 CCJS3148 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice 20 1 CCJS3150 Crimes of the Powerful 20 1 CCJS3145 Comparative Youth Justice 20 2 CCJS3149 Crime and the City

10 7. Programme Aims General Programme Aims The LLB (Honours) programmes are all three year, full time, qualifying law degree programmes that satisfy the requirements of the academic stage of training for the legal profession in England and Wales. The LLB Ordinary does not confer qualifying law degree status. Students develop their knowledge and understanding of the Foundations of Legal Knowledge and have the opportunity to study a number of other legal subject areas. The development of generic and specific legal skills is embedded within the programme at all three stages. The programme also provides opportunities for clinical legal experience. Graduates of the programme will have developed capabilities, skills and attributes required for employment in the legal profession and in other careers and will have demonstrated an ability to take responsibility for their own learning. More Specific Programme Aims To develop students knowledge and understanding of law and legal systems that will enable them to satisfy the requirements set by the Joint Academic Stage Board for the academic stage of training for the legal profession To allow opportunities for students to develop their knowledge and understanding of law in areas not covered by the Foundations of Legal Knowledge To promote the understanding of law and legal systems in the context of social and legal change and to foster an awareness of ethical considerations To foster the development of cognitive, personal (transferable) and practical skills, including specific legal and research skills To encourage students to be able to apply law to problem solving in practical real life scenarios To assist students in becoming autonomous lifelong learners with a sense of study and enquiry and the skills to comprehend and contextualise developments in law To develop graduate attributes and skills in preparation for vocational legal training and/or employment in a range of legal and other professions 10

11 8. Programme Intended Learning Outcomes The programme provides opportunities for participants to develop and demonstrate the general outcomes listed below. The following referents have been used in drawing up the programme outcomes: The QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications The QAA Benchmark Statement for The Joint Statement of the Society and Bar Standards Board on the Completion of the Academic Stage SEEC Level Descriptors A curriculum map of the programme learning outcomes for the core modules of the LLB is appended 8.1. Knowledge and understanding On successful completion graduates should have developed: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of English, European and International legal systems (including their institutions, structures and main procedures) and issues of topical concern in the development of the legal systems studied Display in depth, up to date, knowledge and understanding and ability to explain and apply concepts and principles of the law of Contract, Constitutional, Administrative and Human Rights law, Land law, Tort, European Union law, Criminal law and Equity and Trusts Display in depth, up to date, knowledge and understanding and ability to explain and apply concepts and principles of other areas of law Appreciate the ways in which law may operate in the context of society and within the framework of social, political and ethical values 8.2. Cognitive and intellectual skills On successful completion graduates should have developed: Argue by formulating clear logical reasoned submissions supported by referenced legal authority and problem solve by applying legal knowledge to complex problem scenarios identifying relevant facts and law and using law to present reasoned arguments for their resolution Use legal knowledge as the basis for discussing legal concepts, principles and/or law in context, demonstrating the ability to analyse, synthesise and evaluate ideas and arguments Exhibit critical reasoned judgement by using legal knowledge and understanding and problem solving and discussion skills 11

12 8.3. Key and transferable skills On successful completion graduates should have developed the ability to: Communicate clearly and effectively in writing (including in word processed form) Engage in effective oral communication that is appropriate for the needs of a variety of audiences Identify own learning needs and plan for their development Evaluate own performance (in terms of skills, knowledge and understanding) and seek feedback and support in the development of that performance Work independently with low levels of supervision setting objectives and taking responsibility for learning 8.4. Employment related skills On successful completion graduates should have developed: Graduate skills, capabilities and attributes in preparation for vocational legal training and/or employment in a range of legal and other professions 8.5. Practical skills On successful completion graduates should have developed: Work effectively within a team displaying group working and leadership skills Identify and retrieve up to date legal information from both primary and secondary sources using library, paper and electronic sources (including LEXIS and Westlaw) Interpret primary and secondary legal materials in terms of their organisation, presentation and technical language Develop competence in the following in the context of legal practice advocacy of some form, negotiating, drafting simple legal documents and letters, client counselling, negotiation, advocacy Understand the need to identify the concerns and interests of a client (client care) and represent those concerns or interests with an understanding of some of the basic ethical concepts underlying legal practice, for example confidentiality and conflicts of interests 12

13 9. Admissions Criteria, including APCL, APEL and DAS arrangements Entry requirements All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade C or above. Entry Requirements for LLB LM42 LLB with Business M2NC LLB with Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies M216 A-level/AS-level BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma Access to Higher Education at level 3 Welsh Baccalaureate Scottish Qualifications Authority Irish Leaving Certificate International Baccalaureate Progression from FoB Foundation Course Normal minimum entry requirements are 300 points at A-level Candidates may be interviewed before an offer is made. Grade DMM related subjects. Acceptable Subjects: IT, Humanities, Engineering, Software Development, IT Practitioners, Business, Computing, Science,. Others may be considered. All Access courses: Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. IT, Humanities, Engineering, Software Development, IT Practitioners, Business, Computing, Science, ), (including GCSE English and Maths grade C or above or equivalent) with at least 33 credits at Merit and to include at least 12 credits in related units with Merits. Accept in combination as worth 120pts Normal minimum entry requirements are 300 points 300 points at Higher Level plus Ordinary Level Grade C Maths and English 28 overall to include 5 at HL in two subjects. If Advanced Level = 4+ (A1) or 5 (A2/B) If Standard Level = 5+ (A1) or 6 (A2/B) If overseas and not studying English within IB MUST have IELTS as part of condition If overseas and not studying English within IB, must have IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all other elements. Students who pass the Faculty of Business Foundation year (level 0) are guaranteed progression to level 4 of the LLB (Hons) programmes General Each application is considered on its merits and the degree is open to persons with a diversity of backgrounds and educational experiences. The overriding criterion for acceptance is the applicant s capability to follow the chosen course through the programme taking into account any relevant qualifications, work and personal experience. The University is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity irrespective of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, disability or sexual orientation, age or marital status. 13

14 We accept applications from students who lack the normal course entry requirements. In such cases the Admissions Tutor must be satisfied that the applicant has the necessary potential, knowledge or experience and motivation to follow the course successfully. Candidates with non-standard qualifications may be invited to attend for interview. Transfer into Stages 2 and 3 (Levels 5 and 6) Direct entry onto Stages 2 and 3 of the LLB is possible but is dependent on the compatibility of previous study. Each case is considered on its own merits. Accreditation of Prior Learning See the University Academic Regulations 10. Progression Criteria for Final and Intermediate Awards As per University regulations 11. Exceptions to Regulations To comply with legal professional requirements, where a foundation of legal knowledge subject is compensatable, compensation may be granted only in exceptional circumstances, and only where the failing mark is at least 35% 12. Transitional Arrangements N/A 13. Mapping of ILOs referred to in above ILO s against Modules Mapping See Appendix (pp. 4-18, depending upon level/award, columns 1 & 4 esp.) Level 4 (Cert) pp.4-8, level 5 (Int) pp.9-13, level 6 (Hons) pp Assessment against Modules Mapping See appendix Skills against Modules Mapping See Appendix (pp. 4-18, depending upon level/award, columns 1& 4 esp.) Level 4 (Cert) pp.4-8, level 5 (Int) pp.9-13, level 6 (Hons) pp Appendices As above 14

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16 APPENDIX 1 PROGRAMME MAPPING PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION LEARNING OUTCOME MAPS LLB (Hons) (LAW4692) LLB (Hons) with Business (LAW4491) LLB (Hons) with Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies (LAW4490) LLB Ordinary LLB Ordinary with Business LLB Ordinary with Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies Diploma of Higher Education, Certificate of Higher Education 1

17 LLB CORE ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES MAP Module Title Knowledge and understanding Cognitive skills Personal (key) skills Practical Skills Knowledge/understanding of legal systems Knowledge/understanding & ability to explain/apply concepts and principles of FLKs Knowledge/understanding and ability to explain/apply concepts and principles in other Appreciation of context, values and ethics Argue and problem solve (application) Learning the Legal Systems and Skills Constitutional and Administrative Contract GEAR 1 LEVEL 4 OUTCOMES Dispute Resolution Skills European Union Land Tort Electives GEAR LEVEL 5 OUTCOMES Criminal law Equity and Trusts Electives GEAR LEVEL 6 OUTCOMES Discuss (analyse, synthesise and evaluate) Exhibit critical reasoned judgement Effective written communication Effective oral communication Plan development Self-evaluation Work independently and autonomously Team work Legal research: identify & retrieve legal information Legal research interpret legal materials Legal practice skills Legal Practice skills client care and ethics PROGRAMME OUTCOMES 1 Graduate Employability and Achievement Record (PDP) assessed as a programme level outcome on a pass/fail basis 2

18 LLB Programme Intended Learning Outcome Maps by Level The following pages contain the learning outcomes for the LLB programmes mapped on the University template by the level (Certificate, Intermediate and Honours Degree) in which they are assessed. For each level the outcomes are grouped according to the relevant QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) requirements. Column 1 contains a list of the outcomes; Column 2 maps these outcomes against the programme aims; Column 3 maps these outcomes against the relevant Subject Benchmark (numbered in the order they appear in the Benchmark Statement 1-9) and Professional Bodies Joint Statement Outcomes (referred to as and numbered in the order that they appear in Schedule 1 of the Statement); and Column 4 indicates where these outcomes are assessed in core modules. 3

19 LLB PROGRAMME INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES MAP: CERTIFICATE LEVEL Programme Intended Learning Outcomes Map Certificate Level 1 Graduate Attributes and Skills Core Programme Intended Learning Outcomes The FHEQ requirements are given in italics Aim Subject Benchmark & Related Core Modules FHEQ Knowledge/ Understanding i) knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with their area(s) of study, and an ability to evaluate and interpret these within the context of that area of study; From the Assessed Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of English, European and International legal systems (including their institutions, structures and main procedures) and issues of topical concern in the development of the legal systems studied. 2. Display in depth, up to date, knowledge and understanding and ability to apply concepts and principles of the law of Contract, Constitutional, Administrative and Human Rights law, Land law, Tort, European Union law, Criminal law and Equity and Trusts 3. Demonstrate in depth, up to date, knowledge and understanding and ability to apply concepts and principles of other areas of law 4. Appreciate the ways in which law operates in the context of society and within the framework of social, political and ethical values To develop students knowledge and understanding of law and legal systems that will enable them to satisfy the requirements set by the Joint Academic Stage Board for the academic stage of training for the legal profession To allow opportunities for students to develop their knowledge and understanding of law in areas not covered by the Foundations of Legal Knowledge To promote the understanding of law and legal systems in the context of social and legal change Benchmark 1 a) i, ii, iii 1. Learning the Legal Systems and Skills 2. Constitutional and Administrative law Contract 4. Legal Systems and Skills Constitutional and Administrative law & Plymouth Plus (Ethics) 4

20 FHEQ Cognitive (Intellectual) Skills (generic) ii) an ability to present, evaluate, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data, to develop lines of argument and make sound judgements in accordance with basic theories and concepts of their subject(s) of study From the Assessed Learning Outcomes: 5. Argue by formulating clear logical reasoned submissions supported by referenced legal authority and problem solve by applying legal knowledge to complex problem scenarios identifying relevant facts and law and using the law to present reasoned arguments for their resolution 6. Use legal knowledge as the basis for discussing legal concepts, principles and/or law, demonstrating the ability to analyse, synthesise and evaluate ideas and arguments To foster the development of cognitive, personal (transferable) and practical skills, including specific legal and research skills To encourage students to be able to apply law to problem solving in practical real life scenarios Benchmark 2, 4 a) iv, b) i, ii, v 5. Contract law 6. Legal System and Skills Constitutional and Administrative law Contract law 7. Introduced, developed and/or practised but not assessed at this level 7. Exhibit critical reasoned judgement by using legal knowledge and understanding and problem solving and discussion skills 5

21 FHEQ Key/Transferable Skills (generic) (Personal skills) a) evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems related to their area(s) of study and/or work; b) communicate the results of their study/work accurately and reliably, and with structured and coherent arguments; From the Assessed Learning Outcomes: 8. Communicate clearly and effectively in writing (including in word processed form) 9. Engage in effective oral communication that is appropriate for the needs of a variety of audiences 10. Identify own learning needs and plan for their development 11. Evaluate own performance (in terms of skills, knowledge and understanding) and seek feedback and support in the development of that performance 12. Work independently with low levels of supervision, setting objectives and taking responsibility for learning To foster the development of cognitive, personal (transferable) and practical skills, including specific legal and research skills To assist students in becoming autonomous lifelong learners with a sense of study and enquiry and the skills to comprehend and contextualise developments in law Benchmark 5, 6, 7 a) v b) vi, viii 8. Constitutional and Administrative law Contract law 9. Introduced, developed and/or practised but not assessed at this level 10. GEAR 11. GEAR 12. Legal Systems and Skills 6

22 Employment-related skills c) undertake further training and develop new skills within a structured and managed environment; d) qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility. 13. To develop graduate attributes and skills in preparation for vocational legal training and/or employment in a range of legal and other professions To develop graduate attributes and skills in preparation for vocational legal training and/or employment in a range of legal and other professions. Benchmark 9 n/a 13. Learning the Legal Systems and Skills GEAR Although this is a separate category of skills all of the above mentioned are skills related to employment. In particular those indicated as meeting the legal professional requirements are related to a career in the legal profession and the more generic skills (including soft skills) demonstrate FHEQ d). Careers advice and development planning are however integrated into the curriculum in the modules identified. FHEQ Practical Skills (subject specific) From the Assessed Learning Outcomes: 14. Work effectively within a team displaying group working and leadership skills To foster the development of cognitive, personal (transferable) and practical skills, including specific legal and research skills Benchmark 3, 7, 8 a) iv, b) iii, iv, vii 14. Introduced, developed and/or practised but not assessed at this level 15. Identify and retrieve up to date legal information from both primary and secondary sources using library paper and electronic sources (including LEXIS and Westlaw) 16. Interpret primary and secondary legal materials in terms of their organisation, presentation and technical language 15. Learning the 16. Learning the 7

23 Other These are learning outcomes (opportunities) that are not assessed but which are developed in the core a) using b) numeracy To foster the development of cognitive, personal (transferable) and practical skills, including specific legal and research skills Benchmark 7 b) vii 8

24 Programme Intended Learning Outcomes Map From the Assessed Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of English, European and International legal systems (including their institutions, structures and main procedures) and issues of topical concern in the development of the legal systems studied. 2. Display in depth, up to date, knowledge and understanding and ability to apply concepts and principles of the law of Contract, Constitutional, Administrative and Human Rights law, Land law, Tort, European Union law, Criminal law and Equity and Trusts 3. Demonstrate in depth, up to date, knowledge and understanding and ability to apply concepts and principles of other areas of law 4. Appreciate the ways in which law operates in the context of society and within the framework of social, political and ethical values To develop students knowledge and understanding of law and legal systems that will enable them to satisfy the requirements set by the Joint Academic Stage Board for the academic stage of training for the legal profession To allow opportunities for students to develop their knowledge and understanding of law in areas not covered by the Foundations of Legal Knowledge To promote the understanding of law and legal systems in the context of social and legal change Intermediate level 1 Graduate Attributes and Skills Core Programme Intended Learning Outcomes The FHEQ requirements are already given here in italics Aim(s) Benchmark & Related Core Modules FHEQ Knowledge/ Understanding i) knowledge and critical understanding of the well-established principles of their area(s) of study, and the way in which those principles have developed; iii) knowledge of the main methods of enquiry in their subject(s) iv) an understanding of the limits of their knowledge, and how this influences analyses and interpretations based on that knowledge; Benchmark 1 a) i, iii 2. EU law Land Tort law 3. electives 4. Developed and/or practised but not assessed at this level 9

25 FHEQ Cognitive (Intellectual) Skills (generic) ii) ability to apply underlying concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studied From the Assessed Learning Outcomes: 5. Argue by formulating clear logical reasoned submissions supported by referenced legal authority and problem solve by applying legal knowledge to complex problem scenarios identifying relevant facts and law and using the law to present reasoned arguments for their resolution 6. Use legal knowledge as the basis for discussing legal concepts, principles and/or law, demonstrating the ability to analyse, synthesise and evaluate ideas and arguments To foster the development of cognitive, personal (transferable) and practical skills, including specific legal and research skills To encourage students to be able to apply law to problem solving in practical real life scenarios Benchmark 2, 4 a) iv b) i, ii, v 5. EU Tort 6. Land Tort 7. Tort 7. Exhibit critical reasoned judgement by using legal knowledge and understanding and problem solving and discussion skills 10

26 FHEQ Key/Transferable Skills (generic) (Personal skills) iii) continued and ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems in the field of study; a) use a range of established techniques to initiate and undertake critical analysis of information, and to propose solutions to problems arising from that analysis; b) effectively communicate information, arguments, and analysis, in variety of forms, to specialist and non-specialist audiences, and deploy key techniques of the discipline effectively; From the Assessed Learning Outcomes: 8. Communicate clearly and effectively in writing (including in word processed form) 9. Engage in effective oral communication that is appropriate for the needs of a variety of audiences To foster the development of cognitive, personal (transferable) and practical skills, including specific legal and research skills To assist students in becoming autonomous life long learners with a sense of study and enquiry and the skills to comprehend and contextualise developments in law Benchmark 5, 6, 7 a) v b) vi, viii 8. Land 9. Dispute Resolution Skills 10. GEAR 11. GEAR 12. EU 10. Identify own learning needs and plan for their development 11. Evaluate own performance (in terms of skills, knowledge and understanding) and seek feedback and support in the development of that performance 12. Work independently with low levels of supervision, setting objectives and taking responsibility for learning 11

27 Employment-related skills ii) continued including, where appropriate, the application of those principles in an employment context; c) undertake further training, develop existing skills and acquire new competencies that will enable them to assume significant responsibilities within organisations; d) qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision making. To develop graduate attributes and skills in preparation for vocational legal training and/or employment in a range of legal and other professions. Benchmark 9 n/a 13. Dispute Resolution Skills & GEAR 13. To develop graduate attributes and skills in preparation for vocational legal training and/or employment in a range of legal and other professions. Although these are a separate category of skills all of the above mentioned are skills related to employment. In particular those indicated as meeting the legal professional requirements are related to a career in the legal profession and the more generic skills and attributes (including soft skills) demonstrate FHEQ d). Career development planning and dispute resolution skills are however integrated into the curriculum in the modules identified and employability is enhanced through the opportunity to undertake work based learning. 12

28 FHEQ Practical Skills (subject specific) From the Assessed Learning Outcomes: 14. Work effectively within a team displaying group working and leadership skills 15. Identify and retrieve up to date legal information from both primary and secondary sources using library paper and electronic sources (including LEXIS and Westlaw) 16. Interpret primary and secondary legal materials in terms of their organisation, presentation and technical language 17. Develop competence in the following in the context of legal practice advocacy, negotiation, drafting simple legal documents and letters, client counselling To foster the development of cognitive, personal (transferable) and practical skills, including specific legal and research skills To develop graduate attributes and skills in preparation for vocational legal training and/or employment in a range of legal and other professions. Benchmark 3, 7, 8 a) iv b) ii, iv, vii 14. Dispute Resolution Skills 15 & 16. EU Land 17. Dispute Resolution Skills 18. Dispute Resolution Skills 18. Understand the need to identify the concerns and interests of a client and represent those concerns or interests with an understanding of some of the basic ethical concepts underlying legal practice (for example confidentiality and conflicts of interests) Other These are learning outcomes (opportunities) that are not assessed but are developed throughout the programme a) using b) numeracy To foster the development of cognitive, personal (transferable) and practical skills, including specific legal and research skills Benchmark 7 b) vii 13

29 Programme Intended Learning Outcomes Map Honours Degree Level 1 Graduate Attributes and Skills Core Programme Intended Learning Outcomes The FHEQ requirements are already given here in italics Aim (s) Benchmark & Related Core Modules FHEQ Knowledge/ Understanding i) a systematic understanding of their area(s) of study, including acquisition of coherent and detailed knowledge, at least some of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of defined aspects of a discipline; ii) an ability to deploy accurately established techniques of analysis and enquiry within a discipline; iv) an appreciation of uncertainty, ambiguity and the limits of knowledge; a) apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply their knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry out projects; To develop students knowledge and understanding of law and legal systems that will enable them to satisfy the requirements set by the Joint Academic Stage Board for the academic stage of training for the legal profession Benchmark 1 a) i, iii 2. Criminal Equity and Trusts 3. Electives 4. Equity and Trusts From the Assessed Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of English, European and International legal systems (including their institutions, structures and main procedures) and issues of topical concern in the development of the legal systems studied. To allow opportunities for students to develop their knowledge and understanding of law in areas not covered by the Foundations of Legal Knowledge 2. Display in depth, up to date, knowledge and understanding and ability to apply concepts and principles of the law of Contract, Constitutional, Administrative and Human Rights law, Land law, Tort, European Union law, Criminal law and Equity and Trusts To promote the understanding of law and legal systems in the context of social and legal change 3. Demonstrate in depth, up to date, knowledge and understanding and ability to apply concepts and principles of other areas of law 4. Appreciate the ways in which law operates in the context of society and within the framework of social, political and ethical values 14

30 FHEQ Cognitive (Intellectual) Skills (generic) iii)conceptual understanding that enables the student: - to devise and sustain arguments, and / or solve problems, using ideas and technique, some of which are at the forefront of a discipline; and - to describe and comment upon particular aspects of current research, or equivalent advanced scholarship, in the discipline; b) critically evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions - to a problem; From the Assessed Learning Outcomes: To foster the development of cognitive, personal (transferable) and practical skills, including specific legal and research skills To encourage students to be able to apply law to problem solving in practical real life scenarios Benchmark 2, 4 a) iv b) i, ii, v 5. Criminal Equity and Trusts 6. Equity and Trusts 7. Criminal 5. Argue by formulating clear logical reasoned submissions supported by referenced legal authority and problem solve by applying legal knowledge to complex problem scenarios identifying relevant facts and law and using the law to present reasoned arguments for their resolution 6. Use legal knowledge as the basis for discussing legal concepts, principles and/or law, demonstrating the ability to analyse, synthesise and evaluate ideas and arguments 7. Exhibit critical reasoned judgement by using legal knowledge and understanding and problem solving and discussion skills 15

31 FHEQ Key/Transferable Skills (generic) (Personal skills) v) the ability to manage their own learning, and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources (e.g. refereed research articles and/or original materials appropriate to the discipline). c) communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences; From the Assessed Learning Outcomes: 8. Communicate clearly and effectively in writing (including in word processed form) 9. Engage in effective oral communication that is appropriate for the needs of a variety of audiences To foster the development of cognitive, personal (transferable) and practical skills, including specific legal and research skills To assist students in becoming autonomous life long learners with a sense of study and enquiry and the skills to comprehend and contextualise developments in law Benchmark 5, 6, 7 a) v b) vi, viii 8. Equity and Trusts 9. Developed and practised but not assessed at this level 10. GEAR 11. GEAR 10. Identify own learning needs and plan for their development 11. Evaluate own performance (in terms of skills, knowledge and understanding) and seek feedback and support in the development of that performance 12. Criminal Electives 12. Work independently with low levels of supervision, setting objectives and taking responsibility for learning 16

32 Employment-related skills d) qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring: - the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility; - decision making in complex and unpredictable contexts and - the learning ability needed to undertake appropriate further training of a professional or equivalent nature. To develop graduate attributes and skills in preparation for vocational legal training and/or employment in a range of legal and other professions Benchmark 9 n/a 13. GEAR 13. To develop graduate attributes and skills in preparation for vocational legal training and/or employment in a range of legal and other professions Although this is a separate category of skills all of the above mentioned are the employment related skills. There is in addition the opportunity to obtain clinical experience of the working environment in the elective, work based learning FHEQ Practical Skills (subject specific) From the Assessed Learning Outcomes: 14. Work effectively within a team displaying group working and leadership skills 15. Identify and retrieve up to date legal information from both primary and secondary sources using library paper and electronic sources (including LEXIS and Westlaw) 16. Interpret primary and secondary legal materials in terms of their organisation, presentation and technical language To foster the development of cognitive, personal (transferable) and practical skills, including specific legal and research skills To develop graduate attributes and skills in preparation for vocational legal training and/or employment in a range of legal and other professions. Benchmark 3, 7, 8 a) iv b) iii, iv, vii 14. Developed and practised but not assessed at this level 15 & 16. Criminal 17

33 Other These are learning outcomes (opportunities) that are not assessed but are developed across the programme a) using b) numeracy To foster the development of cognitive, personal (transferable) and practical skills, including specific legal and research skills Benchmark 7 b) vii 18

34 APPENDIX 2 LLB (Hons) LAW Assessment Mapping [CORE subjects in BOLD] (QLD subjects in BOLD & ITALICS) LAW Modules Exam Problem or essay Case Study Study Log Group Presentation Practical Skills Test Research Paper Portfolio Reflective Journal LEVEL (Learn x ) 1208 (LSS) x 1209 x x (Contract) 1212 (Consti) x 1213 (CLI) x x 1000 (PPlus) x LEVEL (DRS) x x 2213 (Land) x x 2221 (Tort) x 2222 (EU) x 2214 (Comp) x 2215 (Env) x 2216 (HR) x 2217 (Empl) x 2218 x (Family) 2219 (Immig) x 2220 (Cyb & x IT) 2223 (IP & Info) x x 2224 (WBL) x x 2225 (Com) x 2226 (LLF) x LEVEL (Cr) x 3232 (Eq) x 3220 (Wbar) x x 3222 (Diss) x x 3224 (WBL) x x 3226 (Comp) x 3227 (Cons) x x 3228 (Empl) x 3229 (Env) x 1

35 3230 (Fam) x 3233 (Com) x 3234 (HR) x 3235 (Imm) x 3236 (LLF) x 3237 (IP & x Info) 3238 (SPLC) x 3239 (Cyber & IT) MAR321 X x MAR329 x x x x 2

36 APPENDIX 2 LLB (Hons) LAW WITH CCJS Assessment Mapping [CORE subjects in BOLD] (QLD subjects in BOLD & ITALICS) Modules (LAW unless otherwise indicated) Exam Problem or essay Case Study Study Log Group Presentation Practical Skills Test Research Paper Portfolio Reflective Journal LEVEL () x 1208 (LSS) X 1209 (Contr) X X 1212 (Const) X 1000 (PPlus) X CCJS1112 X X LEVEL (DRS) X X 2213 (Land) X X 2221 (Tort) X 2222 (EU) X 2216 (HR) X CCJS2115 X X LEVEL (Cr) X 3232 (Eq) X 3222 (Diss) X X 3224 (WBL) X X 3230 (Fam) X 3235 (Imm) X 3236 (LLF) X 3238 (SPLC) X CCJS3145 X X CCJS3146 X CCJS3147 X X CCJS3148 X CCJS3149 X CCJS3151 X X CCJS3150 X CCJS3152 X X CCJS3153 X 3

37 LLB (Hons) LAW WITH BUSINESS Assessment Mapping [CORE subjects in BOLD] (QLD subjects in BOLD & ITALICS) Modules (LAW unless otherwise indicated) Exam Problem or essay LEVEL (Learn ) 1208 (LSS) X 1209 (Contr) X X 1212 X (Const) 1000PP Case Study Study Log Group Presentation Practical Skills X Test APPENDIX 2 Research Paper (PPlus) ECN1009B X X MKT108 X X LEVEL (DRS) X X 2213 (Land) X X 2221 (Tort) X 2222 (EU) X 2214 (Comp) X STO204 X X STO206 X X LEVEL (Cr) X 3232 (Eq) X 3222 (Diss) X X 3224 (WBL) X X 3226 (Comp) X 3227 (Cons) X X 3228 (Empl) X 3229 (Env) X 3233 (Com) X 3237 (IP&Inf) X X HRL300 X HRL301 x X X HRL304 X X HRL306 X X ENT300 X X MAR321 X X MAR329 X X STO306 X 4 X Portfolio Reflective Journal

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