Program Overview

Introduction to the LLB Honours Law with Criminology Programme

The LLB Honours Law with Criminology programme at Middlesex University Dubai offers students the opportunity to study two complementary perspectives while gaining the initial academic skills to become a qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales. This programme is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board.

Programme Benefits

The benefits of studying LLB Honours Law with Criminology at Middlesex University Dubai include:

• Studying the only British Qualifying Law Degree offered in the region
• Programmes accredited by the bodies regulating the legal profession in the UK
• Opportunities to interact and network with distinguished legal practitioners
• Faculty with extensive experience and expertise in legal research, teaching, and practice
• Opportunities to participate in international mooting and MUN competitions
• Opportunities to participate in field visits to international organisations
• Gain exposure to legal practice through the Department's extensive network of partnerships

Programme Modules

The programme consists of various modules, including:

Year 1

• English Legal System (30 Credits) – Compulsory
• Legal Skills (30 Credits) – Compulsory
• Contract Law (30 Credits) – Compulsory
• Public Law (30 Credits) – Compulsory

Programme Content

The LLB Honours Law with Criminology programme covers a wide range of topics, including:

• The nature and function of legal institutions and the role of the legal profession within the English legal system
• Statutory interpretation, legal reasoning, handling precedents, and the values that underpin the legal system
• The legal principles of the Law of Contract, together with evaluation of issues in such a way as to enable students to analyse and solve contractual problems in a practical way
• The general principles of the UK Constitution and the organisation and powers of the State

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the LLB Honours Law with Criminology programme include:

• Indian Secondary School Certificates / CBSE: minimum grade of 70% overall
• British A-Levels: minimum Two or Three with grades AA / BBB
• GCSE: students who have completed their GCSEs are eligible to join the International Foundation Programme
• International Baccalaureate: minimum 28 points overall
• American High School Diploma: minimum GPA of 2.8, with SAT scores of 1100 or an ACT composite score of 23
• Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Certificate): students who have completed the Tawjihiyya will be eligible to apply for the International Foundation Programme
• Pakistani National Curriculum: completion of Year 1 at a recognised post-secondary institution
• Iranian Pre-University Certificate: minimum overall grade of 12
• Nigerian Senior School Leaving Certificate: candidates are admitted to the International Foundation Programme
• National Curriculum of the countries of Russia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan: candidates are admitted to the International Foundation Programme
• West African/Nigerian Curriculum: candidates are admitted to the International Foundation Programme
• BTEC Level 3: BTEC Level 3 qualifications may be considered for direct entry into an undergraduate programme
• Middlesex University International Foundation Programme (IFP): successful completion of the Middlesex University International Foundation Programme
• NCUK Foundation Qualification: if you have a foundation qualification from NCUK, you can contact the admissions team directly to understand entry requirement eligibility for this programme

English Language Requirements

The English language requirements for the LLB Honours Law with Criminology programme include:

• IELTS Academic: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)
• TOEFL Internet-based: 72 (17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading)
• Pearson PTE Academic: 59 (with 59 in all components)
• Dubai Campus MDX Internal English Test: 6.0 (with 5.5 in each component)
• GCSE/1GCSE/0-Level English (as a first or second language): Grade C or 4 if taken in England since September 2016
• CBSE/ISC boards/NI0S/All state boards: minimum Grade Of 65% in English (except, Gujarat, Haryana and Punjab Board)
• International Baccalaureate: minimum Grade 5 in English A1 (Standard or Higher Level) in IB or a minimum of Grade 5 in English B (Higher Level)
• West African/Nigerian Curriculum WAEC/WASsCE/SSSCE: minimum Grade of "C6"

Teaching and Learning

Classes are held at the Dubai Knowledge Park campus, Monday to Friday, between 8:30am and 5:30pm. The programme requires active involvement and collaboration with fellow students, including working and learning as part of small groups. Students will be involved in a range of learning, teaching, and assessment approaches, and will have the opportunity to develop their skills in legal research, writing, and presentation.

Future Career and Employment

The LLB Honours Law with Criminology is especially suitable for students interested in pursuing a career within a commercial legal practice or employed in in-house legal services. Graduates may also choose to continue into further study on courses such as the Legal Practice Course (LPC), the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC), or a Master's degree in law.

Faculty

The faculty for the LLB Honours Law with Criminology programme includes:

• Professor Tenia Kyriazi, PFHEA MCIArb, Deputy Director Teaching & Learning, Law and Social Sciences Head of Law and Politics
• Dr Daphne Demetriou, PhD, FHEA, Associate Professor, Campus Programme Coordinator – Postgraduate Law and Politics
• Samantha Jayne Roberts, LLB MA SFHEA, Associate Professor, Campus Programme Coordinator – Undergraduate Law and Politics
• Lubna Khan, LLB MA SFHEA MCIArb, Senior Lecturer
• Navya Pudhukkudi Chanolien, LLB LLM FHEA, Lecturer in Law
• Yasmin Sebah, LLM, MRICS, MCIArb, SFHEA, Senior Lecturer in Law
• Shahila Deena Bhoyroo, LLB LLM FHEA, Senior Lecturer in Law
• Mahine Rizvi Ahmad, MSc FHEA, Senior Lecturer in International Relations (School of Law and Politics)