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LLB (Hons) Law

UCAS CODE: M100 (Full-time) or M10F (Foundation Year)
TARIFF: 104 - 128 (Full-time) or 32 - 56 (Foundation Year)
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  • Study Mode: Full Time
  • Location: High Wycombe
  • Duration: Three Years
  • Start Date: September 2023
Be at the centre of law and order, governance and justice as you learn about the fundamentals that underpin all aspects of society on our Law programme and pathways. This programme provides the perfect opportunity to kickstart your legal career and gain an insider’s knowledge of the law.
Take the first steps towards a legal based career, whether it’s holding people to account, protecting the innocent or advising businesses on their obligations. Having a degree that meets the requirements of the Solicitors Regulatory Authority, the academic stage requirements for the new, centralised, external Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) and Bar Council means you will graduate having completed the academic stage of a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) and be well on your way to becoming a solicitor or barrister.

 

Pathways

Our law programme gives you the opportunity to choose your specialism for your future career after your experience of the core curriculum in year one. Rather than having to make your big career decision before you join us, we introduce you to various specialisms and offer you the flexibility to choose the pathway which leads to your chosen career.

Make your application to LLB (Hons) Law. You'll then choose one of the below pathways after your first year and your final degree award will be the pathway you have chosen.

These pathways are also offered as four-year programmes, including an initial Foundation Year. The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate programme.

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Law

What will I study on this pathway?

Studying LLB (Hons) Law is a great way to gain a comprehensive understanding of the law, regulation and the legal system. It also gives you the flexibility of being able to develop your career in whatever direction you wish, whether that is within the legal sector or in another area of business or service provision. The degree will provide you with a strong foundation of legal knowledge and an understanding of the broader social, economic and political contexts within which the law operates.

You will graduate with LLB (Hons) Law.

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Business Law

What will I study on this pathway?

If you wish to focus on the law in relation to business and commerce, our Business Law degree provides the opportunity to study a range of areas relevant to the governance and regulation of business entities. Business can be a challenging landscape, with international trade, emergence of electronic commerce, contracts being exchanged and corporate governance to adhere to. Gaining an LLB Business Law degree allows you to work in the legal profession, business, finance, insurance and corporate negotiating.

You will graduate with LLB (Hons) Business Law.

Why study this subject?

Studying law opens up a world of possibilities, whether you want to be legal practitioner, a legal executive advising businesses while working in compliance, regulation and contracts, helping transform governance by designing policies and advocating or making impact through politics as a champion of social change.

Law is universal, with all countries across the world having their own legal system that reflects the society around it. Studying law can give you the versatile and transferrable skills needed to work across the globe.

Studying a law programme is an exciting opportunity that provides you with a knowledge of the law, develops high-level transferable and applied skillsets in legal practice, advocacy, research, and enhances your employability whether for careers in law or other graduate careers.

There are field trips included in the course and I have sat in real time court cases and also participated in a mock bail application in the local magistrates court. This has also included visiting the Royal Courts and Supreme Court in London. There are networking opportunities available through frequent visits from high profile speakers and organisations.
Theo Mukamuri
Theo Mukamuri

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

BNU is a student focused and employer led university which means that you are at the forefront of all that we do. We are proud of our high lecturer to student ratio, which means that we see you as a person and for who you are. You are our priority and our lecturers operate an open-door policy meaning that you can get the staff time, support and contact you need to best suit your learning.

This law programme has been specifically designed with an innovative, international and contemporary perspective. It is designed to focus on contemporary issues in law with an innovative teaching approach that underscores employability and professional skills and practice.

Not all learning is done inside of a lecture theatre and there are plenty of chances to visit magistrates’ courts to participate in bail applications, visit Parliament and law courts to experience first-hand how they operate on a day to day basis, meet guest speakers from across the legal industry, including judges, magistrates and law firms, to learn more about how you can apply your knowledge in the workplace.

Our Bucks Students’ Union has been rated in the top 2 in the whole of the UK (NSS, 2022) and it has a range of societies students can join free of charge. One of these societies is the Mooting Society and this gives the perfect opportunity to pursue your passion for law outside of your timetable. It allows you to meet with likeminded students and practise court proceedings and arguing your case. You can even have the opportunity to participate in varsity and national mooting competitions.

Opportunity modules are a key part of the BNU curriculum. You’ll choose modules from a broad selection in areas such as sustainability, entrepreneurship, creativity, digital skills, personal growth, civic engagement, health & wellbeing and employment. Opportunity modules are designed to enable you to develop outside the traditional boundaries of your discipline and help you to further stand out from the crowd to future employers.

What will I study?

During your time studying law you will cover diverse subject areas involving civil and criminal human relationships and rights, including, professional skills, digital business and new technologies. Studying such varied topics will help you understand how law interacts with society and government, alongside developing key skills, such as understanding complex information, attention to detail and analytical thinking which will ensure you are well placed to enter the employment market.

In your first year we are focused on providing you with all of the building blocks you need to create a solid foundation and understanding of the concepts, theories and models of law. You will study topics, such as Legal Systems, Law of Contract, Criminal Law, EU Constitutional and Procedural Law, Public Law and Legal and Skills.

During your second year, you will study the Law of Tort and Property Law, and begin to develop you independent research skills Research Methods module. Through these you will learn to apply, analyse and evaluate the principles and theories and be able to reference and apply them to contemporary situations. You will be able to choose optional modules from Family and Child Law, Employment Law, Human Rights and Social Justice.

In your final year, you will focus on preparing yourself for your future and career after graduation. In addition to Equity and Trusts Law, you will undertake an independent Dissertation Project on an area of law of your choice, to illustrate how you have developed a depth of understanding through a combination of critical analysis and evaluation.

You will also be able to choose from a range of additional option modules, which include Advocacy and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property Law, Contemporary Legal Issues, International Law, Medical Law and Ethics.

The lecturers on this course are very professional whilst teaching and are also very understanding when students ask questions and need support.
Maria Guterres

How will I be taught and assessed?

At Buckinghamshire New University we like to foster an interactive and student-focused teaching style where we blend lectures, seminars, one-to-one workshops, tutorial sessions, independent study and guest speakers to enhance the learning experience.

Our lecturers work hard to ensure that you learn the latest industry standard practices and knowledge. To support in the delivery of this we also welcome industry experts and professionals to deliver guest lectures who share their experience of the latest legal rulings and cases.

Seminars and workshops have been created to provide you with the chance interact and collaborate with other students and the tutor and begin to engage with the subject matter, identify legal issues and engage in discussion/formulate legal arguments.

Throughout your studies you will carry out the following assessment activities:

  • written coursework, in the form of essays, reports or client advice
  • oral group and individual presentations
  • role play advice (presenting a criminal bail case in court, legal debating (mooting), legal advice exhibition, mediation and negotiation)
  • written examinations.
Useful documents

LLB (Hons) Law Programme Specification

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Application Guide

For everything you need to know about applying, check out our Application Guide. You can find useful information for each stage of your application journey – from before you even apply to what to do if you receive an offer, and everything in between.  

 

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What are the course entry requirements?

A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 104 - 128 (Full-time) or 32 - 56 (Foundation Year)

A minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent) is required. Every application is considered on an individual basis.

For further details of our international English entry requirements, please visit our international pages.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for the three-year undergraduate programme, or those who do not feel fully prepared for a degree course, can apply for a four-year programme including a Foundation Year.

Modules

This provides a guide of the modules that make up your course. You can find more information about how your course is structured on our Academic Advice section.

This course has Opportunity modules.

Opportunity modules are a key part of the BNU curriculum. You’ll choose modules in both your first and second year from a broad selection in areas such as sustainability, entrepreneurship, creativity, digital skills, personal growth, civic engagement, health & wellbeing and employment. Opportunity modules are designed to enable you to develop outside the traditional boundaries of your discipline and help you to further stand out from the crowd to future employers. Find out more.

Law Pathway
Core Modules
Credits
You’ll learn about the overlap between study skills and employability skills and develop your existing abilities in both areas. You’ll be prepared for successful progression to Level 4 academic study whilst preparing yourself for employment through inquiry-based learning, problem solving and critical and creative thinking.
You’ll develop the skills associated with leadership and self-development and social and ethical awareness and responsibility, which are essential for success in higher education and in the world of work. This module will prepare you for successful progression to Level 4 academic study while allowing you to learn about employment in the twenty-fir...

Read more

This module has been designed to develop your understanding of key concepts and themes as well as basic methodologies and approaches to academic work. You’ll have the opportunity to analyse a problem or question that relates to your subject area, making use of information gathered from various sources using different methods and strategies.
This module examines how laws are created, interpreted and applied, both civil and criminal, the role that law plays in regulating, enforcing and administering justice in England and Wales, as well as the impact European and International law. You’ll develop an ability to reason, explain and present an argument and solve problems.
Core Modules
Credits
You will be able to develop your knowledge of the principles of contract law and evolve your understanding of how these principles are applied in private and commercial contexts.
This module aims to provide you with a substantive knowledge and understanding of the basic legal rules and principles underpinning Criminal Law. The content includes the main elements of specific offences, partial defences and general defences.
This module aims to introduce you to the fundamental concepts of the legal system of England & Wales. You will gain substantive knowledge and understanding of the basic legal rules and principles underpinning the English Legal System, the sources of the English Legal System, statutes, precedent and the English court systems. 
You’ll cover topics including history of EU, sources of law, institutions, law-making, the relationship between EU and national law, EU remedies in national courts, and some procedural EU law in national and European courts. You will look at the provisions of internal market law and economic integration.
You will gain a knowledge and understanding of the basis legal rules and principles underpinning Public Law in United Kingdom. Topics including the relationship between the state and the individual, the key sources of the constitution, the doctrine of the separation of powers between the executive, legislature and the monarchy will be explored.
This module will provide you with opportunities to develop and practice key skills. You’ll gain an understanding of basic Legal Practice and Skills, such as the ability to draft legal documents and legal study skills you will need to study law as an academic discipline.
Core Modules
Credits
This module introduces concepts, principles and policy relevant to modern tort law, including tort as a means of compensating victims and as a loss distribution mechanism. You’ll study the tort of negligence, vicarious liability and an outline of the principles governing compensation for personal injury and death.
You’ll gain a substantive knowledge and understanding of the fundamental legal rules and principles underpinning Land Law. You will cover topics including the nature of property, the types of estates and interests categorised as real property (land) and the effect of those estates, interests and rights on the owners and on third parties.
The aim of the module is to provide you with an introduction to research methods and the skills necessary for planning and conducting research and enquiry within their field of study, discipline or professional contexts.
You’ll study how professional ethics forms the foundation of professional regulation and underpins how lawyers advise and represent their clients and engage in legal practice. You will focus on the practical skills that all practising lawyers must develop i.e. practical legal research, interviewing, advocacy, writing, drafting and negotiation.
Optional Modules
Credits
This module seeks to focus on formation and dissolution of marriages, and provision for and parental/state responsibilities to children. You’ll be introduced to the social context that informs the development of Family and Child Law. Cohabitation and civil partnerships between both heterosexual and homosexual couples will be included.
This module will introduce you to the sources of employment law. You will analyse why it is important to ascertain whether someone is an employee, worker or self-employed in terms of legal status. The nature of the employment contract will be analysed. The whole concept of wrongful and unfair dismissal will be discussed as well as redundancy.
You will learn the current legal debates and theories and criticisms surrounding global human rights issues. This module will allow you to look at the balancing of varying rights, such as right to privacy vs freedom of expression. Finally, you’ll examine social rights, and more specifically workers’ rights, protected in the various Conventions.
Opportunity Modules

In addition, you must choose 2 x 10 credit Level 5 Opportunity modules from the Opportunity module catalogue.

Core Modules
Credits
This module will provide you with an understanding of the basic legal rules and principles of Equity and Trusts. You’ll study topics including, the nature of Equity, the three certainties, the beneficiary principle, non- charitable purpose trust, constitution of the trust, resulting trust, constructive trust, charitable trusts and secret trusts.
This module will allow you to examine a contemporary legal issue or address a specific area of the law where there is uncertainty in terms of its application and indeed what is the law. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to identify and carry out a small research project around a contemporary legal topic and to write it as a dissertation.
Optional Modules
Credits
This module gives the opportunity to engage with the practical legal skills and techniques of dispute resolution, advocacy, mediation and negotiation. These skills will help you prepare, manage, present and respond to a case or legal argument before a court or other tribunal both orally and in writing.
You’ll develop a solid knowledge of the intellectual property system, with particular emphasis on the laws of copyright, patents, passing off, trademarks and breach of confidence. You’ll have the opportunity to identify and explore the rationales for intellectual property protection within current legal situations.
This module is designed to be reflective of current events so could change to ensure you’re learning the latest. Depending on what legal issue is on the news, it may be included in this module. You’ll engage in critical debate on the ‘hot’ topics of the world, adopting a legal perspective (i.e. abortion rights and euthanasia rights).
Develop your understanding and knowledge of the basic legal rules and principles underpinning Public International Law. Expand your knowledge as you cover topics that include sources of international law, treaty law, statehood, international organisations, the United Nations and international law, and the law of armed conflict.
Medical law is topical and evolving and consists of law, public opinion, ethics and science. You’ll examine the legal framework that governs medical treatment and consider key ethical issues for professionals and the influence of professional guidance in relation to patient consent, doctor/patient confidentiality and clinical negligence claims. 
Business Law Pathway
Core Modules
Credits
You’ll learn about the overlap between study skills and employability skills and develop your existing abilities in both areas. You’ll be prepared for successful progression to Level 4 academic study whilst preparing yourself for employment through inquiry-based learning, problem solving and critical and creative thinking.
You’ll develop the skills associated with leadership and self-development and social and ethical awareness and responsibility, which are essential for success in higher education and in the world of work. This module will prepare you for successful progression to Level 4 academic study while allowing you to learn about employment in the twenty-fir...

Read more

This module has been designed to develop your understanding of key concepts and themes as well as basic methodologies and approaches to academic work. You’ll have the opportunity to analyse a problem or question that relates to your subject area, making use of information gathered from various sources using different methods and strategies.
This module examines how laws are created, interpreted and applied, both civil and criminal, the role that law plays in regulating, enforcing and administering justice in England and Wales, as well as the impact European and International law. You’ll develop an ability to reason, explain and present an argument and solve problems.
Core Modules
Credits
You will be able to develop your knowledge of the principles of contract law and evolve your understanding of how these principles are applied in private and commercial contexts.
This module aims to provide you with a substantive knowledge and understanding of the basic legal rules and principles underpinning Criminal Law. The content includes the main elements of specific offences, partial defences and general defences.
This module aims to introduce you to the fundamental concepts of the legal system of England & Wales. You will gain substantive knowledge and understanding of the basic legal rules and principles underpinning the English Legal System, the sources of the English Legal System, statutes, precedent and the English court systems. 
You’ll cover topics including history of EU, sources of law, institutions, law-making, the relationship between EU and national law, EU remedies in national courts, and some procedural EU law in national and European courts. You will look at the provisions of internal market law and economic integration.
You will gain a knowledge and understanding of the basis legal rules and principles underpinning Public Law in United Kingdom. Topics including the relationship between the state and the individual, the key sources of the constitution, the doctrine of the separation of powers between the executive, legislature and the monarchy will be explored.
This module will provide you with opportunities to develop and practice key skills. You’ll gain an understanding of basic Legal Practice and Skills, such as the ability to draft legal documents and legal study skills you will need to study law as an academic discipline.
Core Modules
Credits
This module introduces concepts, principles and policy relevant to modern tort law, including tort as a means of compensating victims and as a loss distribution mechanism. You’ll study the tort of negligence, vicarious liability and an outline of the principles governing compensation for personal injury and death.
You’ll gain a substantive knowledge and understanding of the fundamental legal rules and principles underpinning Land Law. You will cover topics including the nature of property, the types of estates and interests categorised as real property (land) and the effect of those estates, interests and rights on the owners and on third parties.
The aim of the module is to provide you with an introduction to research methods and the skills necessary for planning and conducting research and enquiry within their field of study, discipline or professional contexts.
This module will examine the legal relationship and obligations, of businesses to their stakeholders, customers, suppliers, and their employees. You’ll be introduced to various business structures, sole trader, partnerships and limited companies, and the legal rights and obligations of directors and partners, both contractual and non-contractual. 
Learn about the evolving field of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and the shift to holding multinational companies, as well as public and private companies, to account. CSR developments embrace new environmental, social and governance frameworks aimed at promoting global sustainability to reduce the negative impacts on ‘planet and people’.
You’ll study how professional ethics forms the foundation of professional regulation and underpins how lawyers advise and represent their clients and engage in legal practice. You will focus on the practical skills that all practising lawyers must develop i.e. practical legal research, interviewing, advocacy, writing, drafting and negotiation.
Opportunity Modules

In addition, you must choose 2 x 10 credit Level 5 Opportunity modules from the Opportunity module catalogue.

Core Modules
Credits
This module will provide you with an understanding of the basic legal rules and principles of Equity and Trusts. You’ll study topics including, the nature of Equity, the three certainties, the beneficiary principle, non- charitable purpose trust, constitution of the trust, resulting trust, constructive trust, charitable trusts and secret trusts.
This module will allow you to examine a contemporary legal issue or address a specific area of the law where there is uncertainty in terms of its application and indeed what is the law. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to identify and carry out a small research project around a contemporary legal topic and to write it as a dissertation.
Learn the latest and expand your knowledge and understanding of the main legal issues, legal rules and principles relating to Commercial Law. You’ll study topics including, sale of goods, at domestic, European and international level, consumer protection, the law of agency, and consumer credit. 
Optional Modules
Credits
This module gives the opportunity to engage with the practical legal skills and techniques of dispute resolution, advocacy, mediation and negotiation. These skills will help you prepare, manage, present and respond to a case or legal argument before a court or other tribunal both orally and in writing.
You’ll develop a solid knowledge of the intellectual property system, with particular emphasis on the laws of copyright, patents, passing off, trademarks and breach of confidence. You’ll have the opportunity to identify and explore the rationales for intellectual property protection within current legal situations.
This module is designed to be reflective of current events so could change to ensure you’re learning the latest. Depending on what legal issue is on the news, it may be included in this module. You’ll engage in critical debate on the ‘hot’ topics of the world, adopting a legal perspective (i.e. abortion rights and euthanasia rights).
Develop your understanding and knowledge of the basic legal rules and principles underpinning Public International Law. Expand your knowledge as you cover topics that include sources of international law, treaty law, statehood, international organisations, the United Nations and international law, and the law of armed conflict.

What are the tuition fees

Home

Home, Academic Year 2023 - 2024

£9,250 per year

International

Overseas/International, Academic Year 2023 - 2024

£15,000 per year

Most courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees.

You could benefit from financial support through a bursary or scholarship during your time as a student. For more details visit our financial support, bursaries and scholarships section.

Questions about fees?

Contact our Enquiries Team:

0330 123 2023

advice@bnu.ac.uk

What are my career prospects? 

Graduating with Law Degree recognised by the SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) with admittance to the vocational stage of study for solicitors, the SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Examination), and for Barristers, The Bar Council  and admittance to the Bar Training Course (BTC) alongside a high level of competency in communication and analysis, are attractive to a range of graduate employers, including those offering careers in legal practice, law enforcement, regulation and compliance, policy making and the justice system.

Studying the LLB Law Degree means you will gain the knowledge and skills required to successfully complete the vocational stage of legal education, stages one and two of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) for a career as a solicitor, or the Bar Training Course (BTC) for a career as a Barrister, or to undertake post-graduate academic legal study.

Careers in the law industry are very competitive and our law academic team will work alongside the BNU Careers Service to support you in finding voluntary opportunities within and outside of legal environments whilst you are studying with us. This is a useful way to apply the knowledge and skills you are learning in the workplace and gain key connections and experience in the industry.

Law related careers are highly sought after across the globe. Having the foundation of having studied a degree in the subject the world becomes your oyster. The topics you will study on this programme and the transferrable skills you will have developed will make international careers easily accessible.

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