LLB (Hons) with Qualifying Status with Foundation Year
Bachelor's degree
Blended learning in London, Birmingham (USA) and Manchester
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Methodology
Blended
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Duration
4 Years
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Credits
360
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Online campus
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
This course covers the key pillars of legal knowledge and delves into the fundamentals of English Law and the EU legal system. Studying this course will enable you to acquire knowledge and a range of practical and professional legal skills which can be applied to a range of legal and non-legal sectors.
The Blended Learning style provides flexibility through online learning for the working student, and structure and support with two face-to-face sessions a week at one of our study centres. If you want to study law, and are concerned about the entry requirements, the LLB (Hons) QLD with Foundation Year course could be the course for you.
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About this course
Studying an LLB (Hons) with Qualifying Status is a good first step to become a barrister or solicitor, but did you know it’s also a great foundation for vocational training?
Studying law at Arden University will mean that you:
Will be prepared for a successful law career
Gain a wide variety of in-demand and transferable skills
Graduate prepared to take your next steps to becoming a barrister or solicitor, or to enter a paralegal role in private practice
Arden University graduates have many options after their studies; which one you select is up to your preference. If you want to pursue a legal career as a solicitor or barrister, you can continue your studies or move onto vocational training. Qualified solicitors can work in a variety of positions including legal executive, judge, legal secretary and contract negotiator.
You could also work in industries like the below:
Teaching
Social work
Business and commerce
Court services
Local and central government
Banking and finance
Police and prison services
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Subjects
- IT Law
- English
- LLB
- Law
- Academic skills
- Developing
- Data & IT
- Using Information V
- Information
- Research skills
- Working Collaboratively
Course programme
Modules
Foundation Year
- Developing Academic Skills
- Using Numeracy, Data & IT
- Research Skills and Using Information
- Values, Ethics & Working Collaboratively
- Crime and Law in Context
- Psychology of Everyday Life
Study skills
During the first 6 weeks (Block 1) you will also attend 4 study skills workshops, providing advice and guidance to help you achieve university success. Sessions may include Reading & Note-Taking, iLearn Online Library, Referencing & Plagiarism and Approaching Assignments. This will bring your weekly class time up to 9.5 hours a week for Block 1. The following study blocks will be the usual 8 hours classroom time (+online tuition and self-guided study time).
Year 2
- Foundation in Legal Skills
- English Legal System
- Criminal Law
- Law of Contract
- Constitutional and Administrative Law
- Law and Ethics
Year 3
- Law of Tort 1 - Tort of Negligence
- Law of Tort 2 - Land and Other Torts
- Civil Liberties and Human Rights
- Law of Property
- European Union Law
- Pro Bono and Professional Practice
Year 4
- Equity, Trusts and Wills
- Law of Evidence
- Legal Research Methods & Project
- Family Law
- Employment Law
- Company Law
- International Commercial Law
- Intellectual Property Law
optional modules
Please note that the modules listed are indicative and may be subject to change. Optional modules are subject to availability.
Assessments
We use a wide range of assessment methods at Arden to give you the opportunity to demonstrate a wide range of strengths, these could include:
- Assignments
- Portfolio of Tasks
- Essays
- Presentations
- Exams (2)
- Case Analysis
- Research Projects
- Drafting Tasks
You will receive tutor feedback for every assessment you submit from your Blended Learning studies, to ensure you’re on the right track.
LLB (Hons) with Qualifying Status with Foundation Year