The course, which is
delivered by highly qualified academics and practitioners (recruited from the
industry and having teaching experience undergraduate level) , has been devised
with reference to the Subject Benchmark Statement for Law developed by the
Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. The subject specific knowledge
and skills, cognitive abilities and non-subject specific skills outlined in the
benchmark statement are referenced in the relevant sections of this course
document.
The course provides a rigorous programme, including the foundation core
modules needed for students who wish to proceed to the professional stage of
legal training, and optional modules covering a wide range of legal issues and
interests.
The Teaching and Learning strategy of the LLB degree is designed to
ensure that the following key outcomes are achieved:
To comply with – or improve on – the benchmarks set out by the Joint
Academic Stage Board of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar
Standards Board, and by the Quality Assurance Agency.
To encourage the acquisition and understanding of knowledge by
students, engendering an enthusiasm for the subject and life-skills learning,
including the progression from surface learning to deep learning;
To facilitate students in developing independent skills and
responsibilities for their own learning;
Incrementally to strengthen the subject specific knowledge and
practical legal skills gained by students, to ensure that they are equipped to
thrive successfully in the professional workplace.