Program Overview

Law LLB Honours

Overview

The Law LLB Honours course at the University of Westminster is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the law and its applications. The course is intellectually aligned with both SQE1 and SQE2 and meets the requirements of the Bar Standards Board and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.

Course Structure

The course is divided into four years, with the option to spend an additional year studying abroad at one of the university's partner institutions. The course structure includes:

• Year 1: Students study a range of core modules, including Cinematic Justice, Criminal Justice: Crime and Punishment, and Introduction to Legal Practice.
• Year 2: Students continue to study core modules, including Adjudication and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Law, and European Law: Contemporary Legal Issues.
• Year 3: Students have the opportunity to specialize in a range of areas, including Advanced Criminal Law, Clinical Legal Practice, and International Law and Global Challenges.
• Year 4: Students complete a final-year project and have the opportunity to study a range of optional modules.

Entry Requirements

• UK students: 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.
• International students: International Baccalaureate - 112 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme, Country-specific entry requirements.
• English language requirements: IELTS - 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in the other components.

Tuition Fees

• UK students: £1,580 (Price per 20-credit module)
• International students: £2,830 (Price per 20-credit module)

Scholarships

The University of Westminster offers a range of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students, which cover all or part of their tuition fees.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this course have found employment in a range of areas, including accountancy, business careers, civil service, education, and law.

Research Areas

The course covers a range of research areas, including:

• Advanced Criminal Law
• Clinical Legal Practice
• International Law and Global Challenges
• Jurisprudence
• Law of International Trade
• Media Law
• New Legal Thinking: Theory, Philosophy, Justice
• Professional Legal Practice: Knowledge, Ethics and Transactions
• Professional Legal Research: Advanced Project
• Protecting Human Rights in the UK
• Race, Gender, Sexuality and the Law
• Religion, Law and Society
• Sustainability in Law and Policy
• The Law of Intellectual Property

Teaching and Assessment

The course is taught through a range of methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, and problem-based learning. Assessment is through a combination of written exams, coursework, and practical assessments.

Location

The course is based at the University of Westminster's Regent Campus, which is located in the heart of London. The campus is home to the Westminster Law School and offers a range of facilities, including a full-size mock courtroom and a pro-bono clinic.