Law Studies (Progression) Full-Time BA (Hons)

Full-Time Programme
Law of Contract - 30 credits
Tort Law - 30 credits
Law Options - 60 credits (2 x 30 credits or 1 x 30 credits + 2 x 15 credits)

You will be taught by a combination of different face to face methods, including lectures, tutorials and workshops. Although timetabled as lectures and tutorials/workshops, class contact sessions are interactive, whenever possible. For example, lectures may be linked to tutorial work-plans and lecture outlines may include mini problems. From time to time guest speakers will make a presentation. Lectures which will provide a basic framework of concepts in addition to interactive learning activities such as group discussion, oral presentations, videos and web based activities. There will also be hands on development of computing skills and legal study skills. In tutorial sessions, knowledge and skills will be developed through a variety of methods including mooting, client interviewing and other forms of role-play as well as working on case studies and other problem based scenarios.
A high degree of online support is provided by a Blackboard virtual learning environment (VLE) module page and independent study is supported by a range of electronic databases, many of which can be accessed from outside the University.
You will be guided through your studies by a teaching support network of module tutors, course leaders, personal tutors and supporting academic and business managers, together with dedicated and involved support and pastoral staff. All students in the Law School are allocated an individual personal tutor. The course will have a dedicated Course Manager who will also be your personal tutor.