Program Overview

European Legal Studies LLB Honours

Overview

The European Legal Studies LLB Honours programme at the University of Westminster is designed to equip students with the core skills to solve legal issues and develop their intercultural awareness and understanding of the different legal systems within Europe. The programme is unique in that it allows students to develop their language skills and includes a compulsory year abroad in Year 3, where students study at one of the university's prestigious partner universities in Europe.

Course Structure

The programme is structured over four years, with the first two years spent studying at the University of Westminster and the third year spent abroad. The final year is spent back at the University of Westminster.

• Year 1: Students study a range of core modules, including Criminal Law, Guided Project, Legal Systems, Cultures and Ideas, Private Law, and Public Law. In addition, students ordinarily study a European language module.
• Year 2: Students study a range of core modules, including Business Law, Civil Law and Legal Systems, Professional Practice: Project, Professional Practice: Skills, and Property Law. In addition, students ordinarily study a European language module.
• Year 3: Students spend the year abroad, studying at one of the university's partner universities in Europe.
• Year 4: Students study a range of core and optional modules, including Professional Legal Research: Advanced Project, Advanced Criminal Law, Advanced Property Law, Clinical Legal Practice: Case Management and Progression, and Clinical Legal Practice: Interviewing and Advising.

Entry Requirements

• UK:
  • A levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points)
  • T levels: 112 UCAS Tariff points
  • International Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
  • BTEC Diploma: DD
  • Access: 112 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
  • GCSE English Language: grade 4/C - IB grade 4 Higher level
  • GCSE Maths: grade 4/C - IB grade 4
• International:
  • International Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS Tariff points from the IB including a minimum of 4 in two HL science subjects
  • Other international qualifications: We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications
  • English language requirements: IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component

Tuition Fees

• UK: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• International: £17,600 (Price per academic year)

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods: lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and practical application
• Assessment methods: practical, written exams, and coursework

Supporting You

• Study support: workshops, 1-2-1 support, and online resources to help improve academic and research skills
• Personal tutors: support students in fulfilling their academic and personal potential
• Student advice team: provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits, and visas
• Extra-curricular activities: volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events, and more

Course Location

• Regent Campus, 309 Regent Street, London W1B 2HW

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