School of Law Title of Programme: LLM Masters in Law Programme Code: LALLM Course Code: LALLM (LLM) Course Code: LACCL (PG Cert) Programme Specification This programme specification is relevant to students entering: 1 September 215 Associate Dean of School (Academic Quality Assurance): Kevin M Rogers Signature:
Programme Specification < LLM in Legal Practice, LLM in Chinese Commercial Law, Commercial Law, Commercial Dispute Resolution, E-Commerce Law, International Law, International Financial Law, Intellectual Property and Maritime Law This programme specification (PS) is designed for prospective students, enrolled students, academic staff and potential employers. It provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the intended learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the teaching, learning and assessment methods, learning outcomes and content for each module can be found in Definitive Module Documents (DMDs) and Module Guides. Section 1 Awarding Institution/Body University of Hertfordshire Teaching Institution University of Hertfordshire University/partner campuses De Havilland Programme accredited by Not applicable Final Award LLM / PGD / PGC All Final Award titles LLM Law LLM / PGC Chinese Commercial Law LLM Commercial Law LLM Commercial Dispute Resolution LLM E-Commerce Law LLM International Law LLM Intellectual Property LLM International Financial Law LLM Maritime Law LLM Chinese Commercial Law and Commercial Dispute Resolution LLM Chinese Commercial Law and E-Commerce Law LLM Chinese Commercial Law and Intellectual Property LLM Chinese Commercial Law and International Law LLM Chinese Commercial Law and International Financial Law LLM Chinese Commercial Law and Maritime Law LLM Commercial Law and Chinese Commercial Law LLM Commercial Law and Commercial Dispute Resolution LLM Commercial Law and E-Commerce Law LLM Commercial Law and International Law LLM Commercial Law and Intellectual Property LLM Commercial Law and International Financial Law LLM Commercial Law and Maritime Law LLM Commercial Dispute Resolution and E-Commerce Law LLM Commercial Dispute Resolution and International Law LLM Commercial Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property LLM Commercial Dispute Resolution and International Financial Law LLM Commercial Dispute Resolution and Maritime Law LLM E-Commerce Law and International Law LLM E-Commerce Law and Intellectual Property LLM E-Commerce Law and International Financial Law 2
LLM E-Commerce Law and Maritime Law LLM International Law and Intellectual Property LLM International Law and International Financial Law LLM International Law and Maritime Law LLM Intellectual Property and International Financial Law LLM Intellectual Property and Maritime Law LLM International Financial Law and Maritime Law LLM Legal Practice PGCert Law PGDip Law FHEQ level of award Language of Delivery 7 English type all languages that have been approved A. Programme Rationale The LLM is becoming an ever more popular stage in a student s study prior to the vocational stage of legal training or as a foundation for other career routes such as academia or private business. It builds upon undergraduate academic study and allows students to explore the law in far greater depth than was possible for them at undergraduate degree. Our students include law graduates (both home and overseas), former CPE students, as well as lawyers already in practice. We offer both a one year fulltime and two year part-time LLM, thus enabling individuals in practice to continue their studies at the same time as working. However, the full-time option still remains by far the most popular option with students. The LLM programme is designed to enable students to explore legal themes/concepts in depth, to interrelate them and subsequently apply the law to complex problems. Our LLM students are encouraged to be imaginative and to be ready to make imaginative and independent leaps in their research, (i.e. original thoughts). This approach is reinforced through rigorous research, (including Information Technologybased research) on the part of students to generate academically informed and commercially aware solutions/outcomes to complex problems. The goal of our LLM is to ensure that our students should not only be well qualified in independent research and complex problem solving but also develop the ability to reflect upon the implications for their own practice areas and/or career pathways. The Hertfordshire LLM emphasizes the connections and inter-relationships which may be made between the pathways offered on the programme. The eight main pathways are Chinese Commercial Law, Commercial Law, Commercial Dispute Resolution, E-Commerce Law, Intellectual Property, International Law, International Financial Law and Maritime Law. This provides students with a substantial amount of flexibility in designing the programme of study which suits their particular needs/interests. The compulsory subjects for each pathway ensure that students studying a particular aspect of the law are provided with an essential grounding in that area. Students are then free to study a variety of options alongside these compulsory subjects, which are intended to complement the subject areas covered within the LLM s named pathways. The LLM in Legal Practice is offered to graduates from the Legal Practice Course or Bar Professional Training Course to enable them to experience work based learning through the internship module. These students are admitted to the programme with advanced standing and credited with the taught element of the LLM programme (4 modules) from their previous course of study on the Legal Practice Course. The PG Certificate in Chinese Commercial Law is available to students who complete the modules Chinese Commercial Law (Semester A) and Chinese Investment Law (Semester B). Recognising the importance of the Chinese market and also the increase in outsourcing from China, this programme is intended to be marketed as a short course to allow people in business and engaged in commerce with Chinese companies to explore key critical issues in these areas. B. Educational Aims of the Programme 3
The programme has been devised in accordance with the University's graduate attributes of programmes of study as set out in UPR TL3. Additionally this programme aims to: Extend students systematic understanding of the law and a critical awareness of current problems and/or research at the forefront of the subject areas of their choice; Enhance students intellectual, transferable and interpersonal skills as well as developing otherpostgraduate skills including independent research, the exercise of initiative and critical awarenessof current problems To provide education that enhances a student s prospects of either professional, commercial,business or academic employment C. Intended Learning Outcomes The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, skills and other attributes in the following areas. The programme outcomes are referenced to the QAA benchmark statements for Law and the Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies (214), and relate to the typical student. Additionally, the SEEC Credit Level Descriptors for Further and Higher Education 21 have been used as a guiding framework for curriculum design. Knowledge and Understanding of: A1: A systematic, current and comprehensive indepth knowledge of a number of specialist legal concepts. A2: A wide-ranging ability to critically evaluate theoretical and practical legal concepts to arrive at appropriate solutions. A3: A professional understanding of practice related issues and contexts pertinent to the subject area. Teaching/learning methods & strategies Acquisition of knowledge and understanding is through Weekly seminars comprise a combination of staff lectures, small group work as well as large group discussion. Knowledge and understanding are initially developed through directed research activities which include a combination of the following: (i) Module guide which sets out the subject matter for the session, (ii) Recommended reading so as to prepare for the session; (iii) Further reading as consolidation work and extension work following the session; (iv) Deep linked materials available via the StudyNet module page, (i.e. cases, law reports); (v) staff/student discussion group facility on the StudyNet module page; (vi) student discussion facility on StudyNet Weekly seminars include sections devoted to staff lecturing so as to provide students with clarification of key points / issues. Other sections of the weekly seminar Assessment Knowledge and understanding are assessed through Each of the four 3-credit modules require students to submit 3 coursework assignments (A2): (i) 1,5 word assignment; (ii) 1, word assignment; and (iii) 2,5 word assignment The first assignment requires independent research with an ability to critically evaluate theoretical and legal concepts. The same applies to the third piece of coursework. The second assignment differs depending upon whether the module is taught in Semester A or Semester B. If the module is taught in Semester A, the assessment will be a personalised feedback response (PFR). 4
Intellectual skills - able to: B1: A systematic ability to reflect critically on the academic and wider research surrounding the substantive legal areas. B2: A capacity to work independently to reach reasoned conclusions from complex theoretical or problem-based scenarios. include small group work, which enables students to pool resources / knowledge and to work collectively on solutions to problem scenarios and/or essay type questions. Large group discussion then enables students to clarify questions / queries arising from the work undertaken during the weekly seminar. Further independent research is encouraged, through two assignments which require students to consolidate their knowledge so as to formulate solutions. Online lectures will also be available during each of the modules. Throughout, the learner is encouraged to undertake independent study both to supplement and consolidate what is being taught / learnt and to broaden their individual knowledge and understanding of the subject. Throughout, the learner is encouraged to undertake independent study both to supplement and consolidate what is being taught/learnt and to broaden their individual knowledge and understanding of the subject. Teaching/learning methods & strategies Intellectual skills are developed through Weekly seminars comprise a combination of staff lectures, small group work as well as large group discussion. Intellectual skills are initially developed through directed research activities which include a By this point, students will have received the feedback from coursework 1 from the marking team. The aim of this assessment will be to reflect on the comments made from the first piece of work with a view to learning lessons to feed forward into future assessments. (A1) If the module is taught in Semester B, assignment 2 will take the form of a forward looking assignment (FLA) as students will need to delve deeply into a discrete area of the module, which in turn will support their work for the final assignment. (A2) The Dissertation module builds on this foundation by requiring students to identify a subject area and to focus on aspects which are at the forefront and/or invite academic exploration. Students are required to explore an appropriate methodology, (i.e. literature review) (A1, A2, A3). The Internship module also builds on this foundation by requiring students to identify a subject area and to focus on aspects which are at the forefront and/or invite academic exploration. Students are required to explore an appropriate methodology, (i.e. literature review) (A1, A2, A3). Assessment Intellectual skills are assessed through Each of the four 3-credit modules require students to submit 3 coursework assignments (B2): (i) 1,5 word assignment; (ii) 1, word assignment; and 5
B3: A comprehensive ability to research and synthesise academic material derived from a variety of primary and secondary sources. combination of the following: (i) Module guide which sets out the leading academic opinions / research to be covered during the session, together with an overview of complex / contradictory areas; (ii) Recommended reading; (iii) Further reading as consolidation work and extension work Weekly seminars include sections devoted to staff lecturing so as to provide students with clarification of key points / issues, as well as to explain complex and/or contradictory areas of knowledge. Other sections of the weekly seminar include small group work, which requires students to pool resources / knowledge and to work collectively so as to resolve complex / unpredictable problem scenarios and/or essay type questions focusing on academic research. Large group discussion then enables students to clarify questions / queries arising from the work undertaken during the weekly seminar. Online lectures will also be available during each of the modules. Further independent research is encouraged, through two assignments which require students to critically evaluate academic theory, legal theory so as to formulate solutions to complex / unpredictable situations. Throughout, the learner is encouraged to develop intellectual skills further by independent study (iii) 2,5 word assignment The first assignment requires independent research with an ability to critically evaluate theoretical and legal concepts. The same applies to the third piece of coursework. The second assignment differs depending upon whether the module is taught in Semester A or Semester B. If the module is taught in Semester A, the assessment will be a personalised feedback response (PFR). By this point, students will have received the feedback from coursework 1 from the marking team. The aim of this assessment will be to reflect on the comments made from the first piece of work with a view to learning lessons to feed forward into future assessments. (B3) If the module is taught in Semester B, assignment 2 will take the form of a forward looking assignment (FLA) as students will need to delve deeply into a discrete area of the module, which in turn will support their work for the final assignment. (B1) The Dissertation module builds on this foundation by requiring students to identify a subject area and to focus on aspects which are at the forefront and/or invite academic exploration. Students are required to explore an appropriate methodology, (i.e. literature review) (B1, B2, B3). The Internship module also builds on this foundation by requiring students to identify a subject area and to focus on aspects which are at the 6
Practical skills - able to: C1: Critically analyse a distinct and isolated point of law with a view to feeding forward gained knowledge in to a clear substantive area of law. C2: Critically reflect on their own previous academic performance with the capacity to highlight areas for future improvement. C3: Work autonomously within a discrete, complex and specialised area of law. Teaching/learning methods & strategies Practical skills are developed through The Module guide sets out the leading technical legal concepts to be covered during the session and within the module. This is supported by (i) Recommended reading; and (ii) Further reading as consolidation work and extension work Weekly seminars provide the opportunity for students to work in small group environments, which require students to apply their knowledge to complex and unpredictable scenarios or essay style discussion questions within the context of the selective substantive areas of law being studied, (i.e. specialized contexts). Large group discussion then enables students to expand upon this small group work so as to share technical legal expertise and explore its application to the scenarios covered. Further independent research is encouraged, through two assignments which require students to critically evaluate academic theory, legal theory so as to formulate solutions to complex / unpredictable situations. Both the Dissertation and Internship modules enable students to develop further their initiative and responsibility in professional practice by requiring them to meet with their supervisors on 5-6 occasions, and to reflect upon this, as well as their own learning experiences. Both modules also require students to reflect upon the application of legal principles to forefront and/or invite academic exploration. Students are required to explore an appropriate methodology, (i.e. literature review) (B1, B2, B3) Assessment Practical skills are assessed through Each of the four 3-credit modules require students to submit 3 coursework assignments (C3): (i) 1,5 word assignment; (ii) 1, word assignment; and (iii) 2,5 word assignment The first assignment requires independent research with an ability to critically evaluate theoretical and legal concepts. The same applies to the third piece of coursework. The second assignment differs depending upon whether the module is taught in Semester A or Semester B. If the module is taught in Semester A, the assessment will be a personalised feedback response (PFR). By this point, students will have received the feedback from coursework 1 from the marking team. The aim of this assessment will be to reflect on the comments made from the first piece of work with a view to learning lessons to feed forward into future assessments. (C2) If the module is taught in Semester B, assignment 2 will take the form of a forward looking assignment (FLA) as students will need to delve deeply into a discrete area of the module, which in turn will support 7
Transferable skills - able to: D1: Demonstrate a comprehensive ability to communicate effectively on issues relating to the substantive areas of law. D2: Using a range of methodologies, independently undertake a range of research tasks leading to a comprehensive ability to formulate reasoned conclusions and propose (where appropriate) new hypotheses. D3: To effectively record, incorporate and communicate research material in a way that is comprehensible to others with knowledge of the subject area. practice. Online lectures are also provided for each of the taught modules. Throughout, the learner is expected to consolidate their development of practical computing skills by use of computers available in the learning resources centre. Teaching/learning methods & strategies Transferable skills are developed through Weekly seminars comprise a combination of staff lectures, small group work as well as large group discussion. Transferable skills are initially developed through directed research and/or seminar activities which include a combination of the following: (i) Module guide which sets out the material to be covered during the session; (ii) Recommended reading; (iii) Further reading as consolidation work and extension work. Weekly seminar include small group work, which requires students to cooperate and work collaboratively so as to resolve complex / unpredictable problem scenarios and/or essay type questions focusing on academic research. Large group discussion then enables students to raise questions so as to clarify any queries arising from the work undertaken during the weekly their work for the final assignment. (C1) The Dissertation module builds on this foundation by requiring students to identify a subject area and to focus on aspects which are at the forefront and/or invite academic exploration. Students are required to explore an appropriate methodology, (i.e. literature review) (C1, C2, C3). The Internship module also builds on this foundation by requiring students to identify a subject area and to focus on aspects which are at the forefront and/or invite academic exploration. Students are required to explore an appropriate methodology, (i.e. literature review) (C1, C2, C3) Assessment Transferable skills are assessed through Each of the four 3-credit modules require students to submit 3 coursework assignments (D2): (i) 1,5 word assignment; (ii) 1, word assignment; and (iii) 2,5 word assignment The first assignment requires independent research with an ability to critically evaluate theoretical and legal concepts. The same applies to the third piece of coursework. The second assignment differs depending upon whether the module is taught in Semester A or Semester B. If the module is taught in Semester A, the assessment will be a personalised 8
seminar. Further independent research is encouraged, through two assignments which require students to critically evaluate material, (including that independently researched by the student) so as to formulate solutions to complex / unpredictable situations. In addition, at the end of the module, each student must submit a reflective log in which he/she explores (i) their ability to work within a group context; (ii) their ability to reflect on their own, and others, functioning; (iii) any implications for their own professional development; (iv) the challenges faced through independent learning / research. Throughout, the learner is encouraged to develop transferable skills by maintaining a record of evidence and completing a personal development plan. feedback response (PFR). By this point, students will have received the feedback from coursework 1 from the marking team. The aim of this assessment will be to reflect on the comments made from the first piece of work with a view to learning lessons to feed forward into future assessments. (D1) If the module is taught in Semester B, assignment 2 will take the form of a forward looking assignment (FLA) as students will need to delve deeply into a discrete area of the module, which in turn will support their work for the final assignment. (D3) The Dissertation module builds on this foundation by requiring students to identify a subject area and to focus on aspects which are at the forefront and/or invite academic exploration. Students are required to explore an appropriate methodology, (i.e. literature review) (D1, D2, D3). The Internship module also builds on this foundation by requiring students to identify a subject area and to focus on aspects which are at the forefront and/or invite academic exploration. Students are required to explore an appropriate methodology, (i.e. literature review) (D1, D2, D3) D. Programme Structures, Features, Levels, Modules, and Credits LLM The programme is offered in full-time (1 year) and part-time (2 years) modes, and leads to the award of an LLM degree. If a student wishes to study a named pathway, then s/he must study the two compulsory modules for that pathway together with a further two modules chosen from the list of options outlined below. If a student wishes to study a joint named pathway, then s/he must study the two compulsory modules for both pathways, (i.e. four modules in total). Refer to Table 1a below for further details. Alternatively, students are free to choose any combination of modules offered during Semesters A and B, (a maximum of two modules per Semester; four in total), which leads to the award of an LLM 9
degree. Intake is normally Semester A (September) and Semester B (January). There is also a Semester C entry for LLM Legal Practice. In addition to the modules outlined below, all students must successfully complete either the Dissertation module or Internship module, (both of which represent 6 credit points), in order to gain the award of LLM degree. Entry is normally at Masters level (with related degree qualifications) but is also possible by way of successfully passing the University s Foundation / Bridging Programme. Alternatively, students may pursue the School s Graduate Certificate in Law, which is designed for those students wishing to undertake a Masters in Law (LLM) but who hold a degree in a non-law discipline, such as Business, International Relations or Political Science. It is also suitable for those who have studied Law to degree or diploma level, but who do not meet the minimum entry requirements to enrol directly on to the LLM. Entry to the LLM Legal Practice is only available to students who have graduated from the Legal Practice Course (Postgraduate Diploma) or Bar Professional Training Course. The LLM Programme consists of four taught subjects, (two per semester) and either a Dissertation or Internship undertaken during Semester C. Each taught module is worth 3 credits (12 in total), whilst the Dissertation and Internship are worth 6 credits. PG Cert Chinese Commercial Law The programme is offered in full-time (1 year), and leads to the award of a PG Certificate in Chinese Commercial Law. A student will need to study Chinese Commercial Law (3 credits) in Semester A and Chinese Investment Law (3 credits) in Semester B. Professional and Statutory Regulatory Bodies Not Applicable Programme Structure The programme structure and progression information below (Table 1a and 1b) is provided for the award. Any interim awards are identified in Table 1b. The Programme Learning Outcomes detailed above are developed and assessed through the constituent modules. Table 2 (in section 2) identifies where each learning outcome is assessed. Table 1a Outline Programme Structure Named Pathways of Study LLM Chinese Commercial Law Semester A Semester B Chinese Commercial Law (3 credits) Chinese Investment Law (3 credits) One other Semester A option (3) One other Semester B option (3) LLM Commercial Law Semester A Semester B Company Law (3) Commercial Law (3) One other Semester A option (3) One other Semester B option (3) LLM Commercial Dispute Resolution 1
Semester A Semester B Alternative Dispute Resolution (3) Legal Risk Management, Governance and Compliance (3) One other Semester A option (3) One other Semester B option (3) LLM E-Commerce Law Semester A Semester B E-Commerce Law (3) Telecommunications Law (3) One other Semester A option (3) One other Semester B option (3) LLM Intellectual Property Law Semester A Semester B Intellectual Property (3) Privacy and Data Protection (3) One other Semester A option (3) One other Semester B option (3) LLM International Law Semester A Semester B Public International Law (3) Conflict of Laws (3) One other Semester A option (3) One other Semester B option (3) LLM International Financial Law Semester A Semester B Banking Law (3) International Financial Law (3) One other Semester A option (3) One other Semester B option (3) LLM Maritime Law Semester A Semester B International Commercial Law (3) Maritime Law (3) One other Semester A option (3) One other Semester B option (3) LLM Law Semester A Semester B One Semester A option (3) One Semester B option (3) One Semester A option (3) One Semester B option (3) If a student wishes to complete a joint pathway (i.e. two of the above pathways) then the two core modules from each pathway must be studied to lead to the joint award. 11
Compulsory Modules (LLM Legal Practice) including all named awards for this degree Module Title Accredited prior learning Legal Practice Course Module Code Credit Points 12 % Examination % Coursework Internship 7LAW144 6 1 Mode of study Full-time (one year) and Part-time (two years) Entry point A and B Module Code Credit Points Language of Delivery Compulsory Modules Module Title Company Law 7LAW138 3 English 1 A e-commerce 7LAW139 3 English 1 A Public International Law 7LAW141 3 English 1 A International Commercial Law 7LAW143 3 English 1 A Chinese Commercial Law 7LAW136 3 English 1 A Intellectual Property Alternative Dispute Resolution 7LAW14 7LAW137 3 3 English English 1 1 A A Banking Law 7LAW142 3 English 1 A Commercial Law 7LAW145 3 English 1 B Privacy and Data Protection 7LAW147 3 English 1 B Conflict of Laws 7LAW148 3 English 1 B Maritime Law 7LAW15 3 English 1 B Telecommunications Law 7LAW146 3 English 1 B Legal Risk Management, Governance and Compliance 7LAW152 3 3 English English 1 1 B B International Financial Law Chinese Investment Law 7LAW149 7LAW144 3 3 English English 1 1 B B Dissertation 7LAW151 6 English 1 C Internship 7LAW153 6 English 1 ABC % Examination % Coursework % Practical Semesters The award of an LLM requires 18 credits points passed at level 7, including the dissertation or internship Table 1b Final and interim awards available The programme provides the following final and interim awards (Named PG Certificates and PG Diplomas are subject to the students completing the core modules for that pathway or pathways as detailed above): Available at end Award Minimum requirements of (normally): Postgraduate Certificate 6 credit points, including 1-2 Semesters 12
Law Chinese Commercial Law Commercial Dispute Resolution E-Commerce Law International Law Intellectual Property International Financial Law Maritime Law Postgraduate Diploma Law Chinese Commercial Law Commercial Law Commercial Dispute Resolution E-Commerce Law International Law Intellectual Property International Financial Law Maritime Law Chinese Commercial Law and Commercial Dispute Resolution Chinese Commercial Law and E-Commerce Law Chinese Commercial Law and Intellectual Property Chinese Commercial Law and International Law Chinese Commercial Law and International Financial Law Chinese Commercial Law and Maritime Law Commercial Law and Chinese Commercial Law Commercial Law and Commercial Dispute Resolution Commercial Law and E-Commerce Law Commercial Law and International Law Commercial Law and Intellectual Property Commercial Law and International Financial Law Commercial Law and Maritime Law Commercial Dispute Resolution and E-Commerce Law Commercial Dispute Resolution and International Law Commercial Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property Commercial Dispute Resolution and International Financial Law Commercial Dispute Resolution and Maritime Law E-Commerce Law and International Law E-Commerce Law and Intellectual Property E-Commerce Law and International Financial Law E-Commerce Law and Maritime Law International Law and Intellectual Property International Law and International Financial Law International Law and Maritime Law Intellectual Property and International Financial Law Intellectual Property and Maritime Law International Financial Law and Maritime Law Masters LLM Law LLM Chinese Commercial Law LLM Commercial Law LLM Commercial Dispute Resolution LLM E-Commerce Law LLM International Law LLM Intellectual Property LLM International Financial Law LLM Maritime Law at least 45 at level 7 12 credit points, including at least 9 at level 7 18 credit points including at least 15 at level 7 2, 3 Semesters 3 Semesters 13
LLM Chinese Commercial Law and Commercial Dispute Resolution LLM Chinese Commercial Law and E-Commerce Law LLM Chinese Commercial Law and Intellectual Property LLM Chinese Commercial Law and International Law LLM Chinese Commercial Law and International Financial Law LLM Chinese Commercial Law and Maritime Law LLM Commercial Law and Chinese Commercial Law LLM Commercial Law and Commercial Dispute Resolution LLM Commercial Law and E-Commerce Law LLM Commercial Law and International Law LLM Commercial Law and Intellectual Property LLM Commercial Law and International Financial Law LLM Commercial Law and Maritime Law LLM Commercial Dispute Resolution and E-Commerce Law LLM Commercial Dispute Resolution and International Law LLM Commercial Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property LLM Commercial Dispute Resolution and International Financial Law LLM Commercial Dispute Resolution and Maritime Law LLM E-Commerce Law and International Law LLM E-Commerce Law and Intellectual Property LLM E-Commerce Law and International Financial Law LLM E-Commerce Law and Maritime Law LLM International Law and Intellectual Property LLM International Law and International Financial Law LLM International Law and Maritime Law LLM Intellectual Property and International Financial Law LLM Intellectual Property and Maritime Law LLM International Financial Law and Maritime Law LLM Legal Practice Masters and Diploma awards can be made "with Distinction" or "with Commendation" where criteria as described in UPR AS14, Section D and the students' handbook are met. PG Certificate Chinese Commercial Law Semester A Chinese Commercial Law (3 credits) Semester B Chinese Investment Law (3 credits) Mode of study Full-time (one year) Entry point A and B 14
Module Code Credit Points Language of Delivery % Examination Compulsory Modules Module Title Chinese Commercial Law 7LAW136 3 English 1 A Chinese Investment Law 7LAW144 3 English 1 B % Coursework % Practical Semesters Table 1b Final and interim awards available The programme provides the following final and interim awards: None Masters and Diploma awards can be made "with Distinction" or "with Commendation" where criteria as described in UPR AS14, Section D and the students' handbook are met. E. Support for students and their learning Students are supported by; A 2-week Foundation Programme for all overseas students and non-law students which provides a basic overview of key legal concepts / principles required for the LLM programme An induction week for all students at the beginning of the programme of study An extensive Learning Resources Centre, incorporating a library and computer centre with the induction programme, the Research Methods and Skills programme and self-help guides to electronic and learning resources Full access to programme and module information via StudyNet. A Programme Tutor to provide academic support, to advise students in academic difficulty, and to provide students with guidance on using appeals, complaints procedures, and issues involving disciplinary processes A Student Support Tutor who provides both pastoral and academic support An International Students Tutor who addresses the welfare of overseas students Module Leaders for individual subject areas School Office staff, (Including the Programme Administrator), who offer general guidance on semester dates, fees, and UH facilities A substantial Student Services Centre at Hatfield that provides advice on issues such as finance, University regulations, legal matters, accommodation, international student support Office of the Dean of Students, incorporating Chaplaincy, Counselling and nursery A School Special Needs Co-ordinator/Disabled Students Support Officer A School Careers Officer and a Professional Liaison Officer for all current and graduate students Student representatives on course committees The Students' Union F. Entry requirements The normal entry requirements for the programme are: 15
Minimum of a lower second class degree in law or a related subject (such as Business or International Relations) or other appropriate qualifications and/or experience. Where applicants have a non-standard background an admissions interview will be held with the Postgraduate Admissions Tutor against set criteria. Overseas equivalent qualifications welcomed. Minimum English Language requirement 6. IELTS with a minimum of 5.5 in each band. LLM Legal Practice entry requirement is graduation from the Legal Practice Course (Postgraduate Diploma) or Bar Professional Training Course. The programme is subject to the University's Principles, Policies, Regulations and Procedures for the Admission of Students to Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Programmes and will take account of University policy and guidelines for assessing accredited prior certificated learning (APCL) and accredited prior experiential learning (APEL). 16
Section 2 Programme management Relevant QAA subject benchmarking statements None Date of validation/last periodic review December 213 Date of production/ last revision of PS January 214 Relevant intakes September 215, January 216, June 216 (LLM Legal Practice) Administrative School School of Law Course details Course code Course description JACS LALLM LLM Masters Degree in Law M LACCL PG Certificate Chinese Commercial Law M Course Instances Instances code Intake Stream Instances Year Location: Mode of study LLMF1F-1 A LLM Masters in Law 1 Hatfield Full-time LLMF1F-2 A LLM Masters in Law 1 Hatfield Full-time LLMFB1F-1 B LLM Masters in Law 1 Hatfield Full-time LLMFB1F-2 B LLM Masters in Law 1 Hatfield Full-time LLMP1P A LLM Masters in Law 1 Hatfield Part-time LLMP2P-1 A LLM Masters in Law 2 Hatfield Part-time LLMP2P-2 A LLM Masters in Law 2 Hatfield Part-time LLMFEB1P-1 B LLM Masters in Law 1 Hatfield Part-time LLMFEB1P-2 B LLM Masters in Law 1 Hatfield Part-time LLMFEB2P-1 B LLM Masters in Law 2 Hatfield Part-time LLMFEB2P-2 B LLM Masters in Law 2 Hatfield Part-time LLMLPPSEPP A LLM (Legal Practice) 1 Hatfield Part-time LLMLPPFEBP B LLM (Legal Practice) 1 Hatfield Part-time 17
LLMLPPJULP- 1 LLMLPPJULP- 2 C LLM (Legal Practice) 1 Hatfield Part-time C LLM (Legal Practice) 1 Hatfield Part-time CCLSEPT1F A PG Cert in Chinese Commercial Law 1 Hatfield Full-time CCLJAN1F-1 B PG Cert in Chinese Commercial Law 1 Hatfield Full-time CCLJAN1F-2 B PG Cert in Chinese Commercial Law 1 Hatfield Full-time The programme is managed by; Dean of School of Law Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) who has responsibility for learning and teaching within the School Associate Dean (Academic Quality Assurance) who has responsibility for academic quality within the School A Programme Tutor An Admissions Tutor A dedicated Student Administrator who has day to day responsibility for the organization of the programme A module leader for each module of study Module tutors for each module, available for help and guidance A programme and staff/student liaison committee which meets face to face for campus based students and distance learning students able to attend, the membership of which includes the programme tutor, module leaders and tutors, Information Hertfordshire representatives and student representatives. Programme-specific assessment regulations The programme is compliant with the University's academic regulations (UPR AS11, UPR AS12 or UPR AS13, UPR AS14) with the exception of those listed below, which have been specifically approved by the University: Assignments must be submitted in accordance with the School s standard template, the details of which are set out in the LLM / PG Cert in Chinese Commercial Law Student Handbook as well as on StudyNet. The penalty for noncompliance with the standard template, is that the maximum mark that can be awarded for that piece of work is 5%. All module assignments must be submitted electronically via the module homepage on StudyNet and in accordance with the electronic submission process outlined by the University. (All coursework will be subject to randomspection via the University s plagiarism software). Students who complete the LLM Legal Practice will receive a degree based on the UPRs on APEL. Further points of clarification and interpretation relevant to this specific programme are given below: In relation to the Internship module, students will need to have completed at least 37.5 hours in their internship and their failure to do so may lead to the Board of Examiners awarding a FREFC grade. Other sources of information Definitive Module Documents Module Guides Student Handbook 18
A-Z guide http://www.studynet1.herts.ac.uk/ptl/common/support.nsf/support?readform University of Hertfordshire Course website: http://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/ QAA Benchmark Statement website: http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies (214) The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies SEEC Credit Level Descriptors for Further and Higher Education 21: http://www.seec.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/213/seecfiles/seec%2level%2descriptors%221.pdf Other information relevant to the programme None University policies relevant to the Programme The University undertakes to use all reasonable endeavors to deliver, assess and administer this programme in accordance with this Programme Specification. At the same time it is recognised that it is in the nature of academic developments that changes, for example to the structure, curriculum, and assessment of a programme may be necessary in order to ensure that the programme remains up to date, in response to issues raised as a result of on-going monitoring and evaluation, and/or in order to conform to new regulatory requirements imposed by this institution, by professional or statutory bodies, or by national or governmental bodies. The programme operates within the guidelines and policies relating to equal opportunities and environmental issues which may be agreed from time to time by the Board of Governors and/or the Academic Board of the University. Where the programme is offered in collaboration with another institution these policies and guidelines will normally be those of the partner institution. The programme operates in accordance with the University's Regulations Governing Studies Involving the Use of Human Subjects (UPR RE1) agreed from time to time by the Academic Board of the University. However, where the programme is offered in collaboration with another institution (for example through a franchise arrangement for all or part of the programme) then specific approval must be obtained from the University for the operation of the programme within ethical guidelines prepared by the partner institution. The partner institution will be responsible for all insurance liability in connection with the observance of ethical guidelines. Signed. Date 23 rd June 215 Associate Dean of School (Academic Quality Assurance) If you wish to receive a copy of the latest Programme Annual Monitoring and Evaluation Report (AMER) and/or the External Examiner s Report for the programme, please email a request to aqo@herts.ac.uk 19
LLM Chinese Commercial Law, Commercial, Commercial Dispute Resolution, E-Commerce, Intellectual Property, International, International Financial Law, Maritime Law, Legal Practice Table 2: Development of Programme Learning Outcomes in the Constituent Modules This map identifies where the programme learning outcomes are assessed in the constituent modules. It provides (i) an aid to academic staff in understanding how individual modules contribute to the programme aims (ii) a checklist for quality control purposes and (iii) a means to help students monitor their own learning, personal and professional development as the programme progresses. Key: Learning Outcome which is assessed as part of the module Knowledge& Understanding Intellectual Skills Practical Skills Transferable Skills A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3 SEMESTER A MODULES Chinese Commercial Law X X X X X X X X Company Law X X X X X X X X Alternative Dispute Resolution X X X X X X X X E-Commerce Law X X X X X X X X Intellectual Property X X X X X X X X Public International Law X X X X X X X X Banking Law X X X X X X X X International Commercial Law X X X X X X X X SEMESTER B MODULES Chinese Investment Law X X X X X X X X Commercial Law X X X X X X X X Legal Risk Management, Governance X X X X X X X X and Compliance Telecommunications Law X X X X X X X X Privacy and Data Protection X X X X X X X X Conflict of Laws X X X X X X X X International Financial Law X X X X X X X X Maritime Law X X X X X X X X SEMESTER C MODULES Dissertation X X X X X X X X X X X X Internship X X X X X X X X X X X X LLM Legal Practice X X X X X X X X X X X X
Knowledge and Understanding Students will demonstrate: A1: A systematic, current and comprehensive in-depth knowledge of a number of specialist legal concepts. A2: A wide-ranging ability to critically evaluate theoretical and practical legal concepts to arrive at appropriate solutions. A3: A professional understanding of practice related issues and contexts pertinent to the subject area. Practical Skills Students will demonstrate a capability to: C1: Critically analyse a distinct and isolated point of law with a view to feeding forward gained knowledge in to a clear substantive area of law. C2: Critically reflect on their own previous academic performance with the capacity to highlight areas for future improvement. C3: Work autonomously within a discrete, complex and specialised areas of law. Intellectual Skills Students will demonstrate: B1: A systematic ability to reflect critically on the academic and wider research surrounding the substantive legal areas. B2: A capacity to work independently to reach reasoned conclusions from complex theoretical or problem-based scenarios. B3: A comprehensive ability to research and synthesise academic material derived from a variety of primary and secondary sources. Transferable Skills Typically students will: D1: Demonstrate a comprehensive ability to communicate effectively on issues relating to the substantive areas of law. D2: Using a range of methodologies, independently undertake a range of research tasks leading to a comprehensive ability to formulate reasoned conclusions and propose (where appropriate) new hypotheses. D3: To effectively record, incorporate and communicate research material in a way that is comprehensible to others with knowledge of the subject area.
PG Cert in Chinese Commercial Law Table 2: Development of Programme Learning Outcomes in the Constituent Modules This map identifies where the programme learning outcomes are assessed in the constituent modules. It provides (i) an aid to academic staff in understanding how individual modules contribute to the programme aims (ii) a checklist for quality control purposes and (iii) a means to help students monitor their own learning, personal and professional development as the programme progresses. Key: Learning Outcome which is assessed as part of the module Knowledge& Understanding Intellectual Skills Practical Skills Transferable Skills A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3 C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3 SEMESTER A MODULES Chinese Commercial Law X X X X X X X X SEMESTER B MODULES Chinese Investment Law X X X X X X X X 22
Knowledge and Understanding Students will demonstrate: A1: A systematic, current and comprehensive in-depth knowledge of a number of specialist legal concepts. A2: A wide-ranging ability to critically evaluate theoretical and practical legal concepts to arrive at appropriate solutions. A3: A professional understanding of practice related issues and contexts pertinent to the subject area. Practical Skills Students will demonstrate a capability to: C1: Critically analyse a distinct and isolated point of law with a view to feeding forward gained knowledge in to a clear substantive area of law. C2: Critically reflect on their own previous academic performance with the capacity to highlight areas for future improvement. C3: Work autonomously within a discrete, complex and specialised areas of law. Intellectual Skills Students will demonstrate: B1: A systematic ability to reflect critically on the academic and wider research surrounding the substantive legal areas. B2: A capacity to work independently to reach reasoned conclusions from complex theoretical or problem-based scenarios. B3: A comprehensive ability to research and synthesise academic material derived from a variety of primary and secondary sources. Transferable Skills Typically students will: D1: Demonstrate a comprehensive ability to communicate effectively on issues relating to the substantive areas of law. D2: Using a range of methodologies, independently undertake a range of research tasks leading to a comprehensive ability to formulate reasoned conclusions and propose (where appropriate) new hypotheses. D3: To effectively record, incorporate and communicate research material in a way that is comprehensible to others with knowledge of the subject area. 23