LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology

Key details

LLB (HONS) LAW WITH CRIMINOLOGY

Start Year

2022

Attendance

Full Time

Award

Degree of Bachelor of Laws

UCAS course code

M2L3

Entry Requirements

AAB

Duration (years)

This course is aimed at students who want to combine a traditional English Law Degree with the fascinating field of Criminology. This is the study of what causes crime, its consequences and how we respond to it. Combining these will give you a strong understanding of the evolving state of our society and the challenges it faces.

You will be able to enrol on Sociology modules taught across UEA Schools. This is a closely related subject that focuses on the development and functioning of society. It will allow you to explore diverse and sometimes conflicting ideas of what the key issues are and how they should be addressed.

Much of your study will be anchored around contemporary events and live issues that are affecting the world today. This course will give you a broad knowledge and skills base, with which to succeed in a wide variety of law and non-related careers.

About

The course combines the seven foundation subjects of a traditional law degree with a foundation module in Criminology (Crime and Society), a more advanced Criminology module and the introductory modules of English Legal System and Law in Practice. These subjects enable students to understand the different ways in which the law impacts and regulates our lives, and the relationship between the individual and the state. They will lay the foundation for you to gain an advanced understanding of law and crime related subjects in your final year.

Thanks to the UEA Law School’s semesterised approach to teaching, each of our modules are taught in one semester, freeing you up to have more choice later in the course. You will choose seven optional modules across your second and final years of study.

These free choices allow you to tailor your degree around the subjects that interest you and stimulate your curiosity. Choices combine subjects in law, such as Company, Employment, Family Law, Law and Medicine and Human Rights, with those related to Crime, such as The Criminal Process, Miscarriages of Justice and the advanced Criminology module, Contemporary Concerns in Crime and Justice.

Uniquely, you will also be able to choose from optional modules available to UEA students enrolled on the BA Sociology programme, including subjects such as Digital Politics, Activist Campaigning, Gender and Sexuality, and Social Construction of Childhood.

During your studies, you will enjoy the support of our outstanding employability programme and have the opportunity to take part in the many voluntary activities that are the reason we are ‘The Law School that Makes a Difference’. These include getting involved in our Justice Project, where you will work on cases of prisoners who maintain they were the victims of miscarriages of justice. You can also get involved in the School’s award-winning Law Clinic, providing free legal advice under the supervision of local solicitors, to members of the local community who cannot otherwise access it.

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Important Information

Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the courses listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the regular review of course programmes. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes, there will normally be prior consultation of students and others. Changes may for example consist of variations to the content and method of delivery of programmes, courses and other services, to discontinue programmes, courses and other services and to merge or combine programmes or courses. The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will inform students.

Assessment for Year 1

Autumn semester modules are generally assessed by coursework and Spring semester modules by examination. Coursework usually consists of a 2,500 essay and exams of two questions answered over two hours. This is to ensure a good balance of assessment methods and avoid students being at a disadvantage because they are better at one mode of assessment over another.

For coursework and exams, students can generally choose from a choice of optional titles, to give some scope for them to research and answer questions that align with their interests and avoid topics they found it harder to engage with.

Structure

In your first year you will establish a strong grounding in foundational subjects necessary for further criminological and legal study. These include Constitutional & Administrative Law, Crime and Society, Contract Law, and Principles of Criminal Law.

Teaching and Learning

Teaching

All modules on this course are 20 credits and taught over one semester. Students can typically expect two hours of lectures a week for each module. This is where a lecturer sets out the structure of the subject, identifies key issues and provokes critical thought. The size of lectures varies depending on the subject, but these are generally interactive, in that questions are put to the audience and there are opportunities to ask questions.

Each module will typically also have a two-hour seminar (or tutorial) every fortnight. This is where students are given reading and guiding questions to consider and prepare ahead of class. Seminars are the opportunity to really deepen your understanding of the subject, through critical discussion and debate. Seminar groups generally include only 15 students, so everybody has a chance to contribute and engage with the scholar leading the session. Questions will typically be set around a practical problem or scenario and seminars can include elements of group work and presentation.

Academics at UEA are given the freedom to experiment and innovate with their teaching, so while the above describes the general format of our modules, some subjects will vary. For example, there are subjects that are taught using a Socratic method, where every teaching session requires some preparation and the teaching consists of argumentative dialogue between individuals, based on asking questions and considering opposing views.

Independent Study

For each seminar, students will be set around 10-12 hours of preparatory work. This will mainly consist of researching, reading and engaging with other sources of material such as video, to formulate thoughts, arguments and ideas that will then be dsicussed in class. This is an important part of university study, as students must make the transition between School and Sixth Form (where learning is very closely supervised by teachers) to a professional context after graduation, where individuals will be expected to complete tasks with a high degree of independence.

Students on this programme will be based in the Law School, located in the beautiful and historic Earlham Hall building, although your teaching may be scheduled for other locations on campus. When they need it, help and advice is available through our advising system and our lecturers pride themselves in being approachable and getting to know our students. We also maintain a strong sense of community, in which students and staff provide each other with support and advice.

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Assessment for Year 2

Structure

In your second year, you will study EU Law, Land Law, The Law of Trusts, and The Law of Tort. These subjects will complete the introductory and core teaching on the module. By this point you will have completed the seven foundation subjects of a traditional English law degree. These subjects are the building blocks of a legal education. Together with your introductory knowledge of Criminology, the English Legal System and Law in Practice, it sets a strong foundation for the next stage in your course. In year 2 you will also complete the Criminology module, which will provide a more focused study of the subject and a further optional module. This optional module will one of a wide range of law and crime related modules taught within the Law school, or other modules taught on the BA Sociology course taught at other UEA Schools.

Teaching and Learning

Teaching

Independent Study

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Assessment for Year 3

Structure

In your third year you will be able to tailor your course according to your interests, by selecting six optional modules. By Year 3 you will also have a better sense of the career path you would like to pursue after you graduate and so can make choices accordingly.

Teaching and Learning

Teaching

Independent Study

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Assessment for Year 1

Compulsory Modules

CONSTITUTIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

Code LAW-4003A

Credits 20

This module covers Constitutional Law, Administrative Law and aspects of Human Rights – collectively these (intertwined) subjects are described as ‘Public Law’. Public Law involves the study of rules, principles and practices relating to the way in which we are governed; this module explores the law that provides the framework for the UK’s constitutional (and/or political) structure. We will consider the main principles of the United Kingdom’s constitution, the key institutions of government and the relationship they have with each other. We will also look at the relationship between individuals and the state, notably when we cover judicial review and rights-protection under the UK’s Human Rights Act. The underlying themes of the module are ‘power and accountability’ – both political and legal. It also is important to be aware that Public Law does not exist in a vacuum, rather both the historical and political context and recent developments and current affairs, are of particular relevance to this module.

PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LAW

Code LAW-4005B

Credits 20

You'll be introduced to the core principles of English criminal law and given the opportunity to examine criminal laws in their social contexts. You'll examine the core principles through a series of illustrative case-studies. Topics will include: homicide; causation; non-fatal offences against the person; property offences; defences; inchoate liability; and complicity. This is avaialble to students on Law, Law with European Legal Systems, Law with American Law, Visiting Studies in Law, Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law.

CONTRACT LAW

Code LAW-4006B

Credits 20

During this module, you will consider the nature of contractual obligations, the legal principles which govern the formation, content and validity of contracts and the remedies available for breach of contractual obligations. It provides you with an understanding of the fundamental principles and key doctrines of the English law of contract.

LAW IN PRACTICE

Code LAW-4001B

Credits 20

This module will look at some of the main ways in which the law is applied in practice. It will focus on how the law plays such an important part in the lives of people, and in the work of businesses, the public sector and other organisations. The module will introduce students to some of the main areas of legal practice. The module will also focus on the role of lawyers in applying the law to meet the needs that people/organisations have, and to resolve problems which people/organisations face. The module will consider how the legal profession might evolve over time, considering for instance the increasing use of technology in the provision of legal services. Seminar teaching will encourage problem solving. Students will be encouraged to practice the skills which are so important for practising lawyers, and are also very useful transferable skills for those students who choose not to practise law.

CRIME AND SOCIETY

Code LAW-4008A

Credits 20

This module introduces students to the concept of crime and offers a critical introduction to the problem of crime and responses to it. It explores crime through a range of key topics and fundamental ideas and concepts that are important within Criminology to provide a sound understanding of crime and criminal justice in today's society. It will consider how crime is defined, constructed and responded to, taking into account policy and practice relating to crime prevention and punishment; it gives thought to victims as well as how offenders are treated; and will examine how social structures such as gender, age and ethnicity relate to crime.

ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM

Code LAW-4006A

Credits 20

This module introduces students to the institutions and processes of the English legal system and teaches them how to understand and work with the principal sources of law. Students will study how laws made by parliament are interpreted and applied by the courts. They will learn about the court structure, the rules of precedent, and law-making through cases. They will also explore how criminal and civil cases proceed through the legal system, including the use of the alternative dispute resolution.

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Important Information

Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring and review of modules. Where this activity leads to significant change to a programme and modules, the University will endeavour to consult with affected students. The University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. Availability of optional modules may be restricted owing to timetabling, lack of demand, or limited places. Where this is the case, you will be asked to make alternative module choices and you will be supported during this process.

Assessment for Year 2

Compulsory Modules

CRIMINOLOGY

Code LAW-5032B

Credits 20

This module considers key theoretical perspectives in criminology, drawing upon this foundational knowledge to understand and explain different kinds of criminal behaviour, and society’s response to them. It considers how crime is defined and researched, situating the criminal law in social context. The aim of the module is to introduce students to the study of criminology, and to engage students in critical discussions of how crime is defined and by whom; why criminal behaviour is an enduring feature of contemporary liberal societies; and society's response to crime. The module aims to develop students' knowledge and understanding of: • key theoretical and empirical issues in criminology; • the value of theory in explaining patterns of crime and criminalisation. • the nexus between criminological theory and criminal justice policy in relation to specific case study examples.

EU LAW

Code LAW-5006A

Credits 20

The UK is no longer in the European Union, but the study of EU Law continues to be important for any law student. The UK’s membership of the EU for almost five decades has had a lasting influence on the national legal system and, as its geographic neighbour, the EU remains one of the UK’s main trading partners. This module will provide students with an understanding of the structure of the European Union (institutions, sources), the foundation principles (supremacy, direct effect) and the essentials of the Internal Market, with a focus on free movement of goods and individuals. It will also introduce students to the key aspects of the current and evolving UK-EU relations (Withdrawal Agreement, Trade and Cooperation Agreement). In taking this module, students will become familiar with finding and using EU specific materials.

THE LAW OF TRUSTS

Code LAW-5007A

Credits 20

In this module you’ll consider the creation of private express, resulting and constructive trusts. You’ll explore the application of the trust in family and commercial contexts, and the duties and liabilities of trustees in the administration of trusts.

LAND LAW

Code LAW-5008A

Credits 20

What does it mean to say I own this land ? This module addresses this question and offers a number of surprising answers. You will consider the myriad of ways in which ownership of land can be affected by the interests of third parties. You will learn when these interests will bind an owner, and whether there are any mechanisms to remove those interests (thus making the land more valuable!) In addition, you will learn how ownership of land may carry with it rights over neighbouring land. You will begin your studies in Land Law by addressing the legal foundations of ownership. You will consider and offer opinions as to why there is no stringent statutory definition for 'land'. You will then engage with an analysis of a key distinction in Land Law: the difference between registered and unregistered land. For each, there are a variety of mechanisms for proving ownership of the land, protecting third party interests (e.g. rights of passage, or an 'easement'), and you will consider if any of those third-party interests may be removed. You will then consider how we use land; specifically, how cohabiting couples receive acknowledgement of their interests through a 'trust of land', and how 'mortgages' have developed a market for land. Land Law is taught through lectures, seminars, and self-guided study. In particular, you will benefit from an approach to teaching (the 'socio-legal' approach) which places the law within its broader social context.

THE LAW OF TORT

Code LAW-5016B

Credits 20

This module introduces the English Law of Tort. It provides an understanding of the fundamental principles and key doctrines that govern liability for wrongful acts and omissions. We will look at the duties that individuals owe to one another for tortious wrongs and the remedies that are available if a tortious act has been committed. The Law of Tort examines both case law and statutory law on specific torts such as negligence, torts against the person, nuisance, defamation and product liability.

Optional A Modules

(20 credits)

POLITICS, DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIETY

Code DEV-5019B

Credits 20

This module critically analyses the role of key development actors, and the contexts that they work within. It emphasises how actual interventions play out in society - where they become concrete and have real effects. What changes because of these interventions, and what stays the same, and why? What are the actors’ intentions, who shaped them, and why are outcomes often unintended and contradictory? The module considers a range of actors from social movements to international organisations. It exposes students to the complexities of policy implementation and social change, and provides a strong grounding in understanding the politics of development policy. Although open to all students it is useful if you have taken Introduction to the Politics of Development (DEV-4009B). If you have not you may have to do some additional work in the opening weeks of the semester in order to familiarise yourselves with key concepts. Lecturers will assist you in doing so.

FAMILY LAW: CHILD LAW

Code LAW-5012B

Credits 20

Child Law is a socio-legal study of the moral and legal laws connecting parents, children and the state. We consider who is a parent; what rights and responsibilities parents have; to what extent children have been able to assert human rights; the welfare principle (the basis on which decisions about children are made); law and policy arguments surrounding post-separation parenting and contact; child protection and local authority duties towards children; when we take a child into care and why we tolerate some harm to children; and adoption. The module reflects both the practical application of child law – What is the law? How does it work in practice? – and the theoretical basis of the law – Why is the law the way it is? What does that say about society? How could we think differently about it, and change the law? It develops law-specific academic and practical skills, as well as transferable skills.

LAW AND BUSINESS

Code LAW-5013B

Credits 20

The module seeks to introduce students to the way in which law and business interact in terms of the different forms of business organisations and how we might choose between them, the considerations involved in sale and finance and other discrete areas of law on which more specialised modules can then build.

PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW

Code LAW-5014B

Credits 20

Public international law is the legal regime that governs States, and as such balances law with international affairs and politics. This module examines how international law is formed, who it applies to, the role of the United Nations and how public international law protects individuals. It also interrogates the cohesiveness of this body, or bodies, of law. Particular focus is placed on human rights, self-determination, use of force, international criminal law, environmental and trade law. The module addresses both the practical and theoretical aspects of public international law and consequently considers how the public international law framework applies to contemporary situations.

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Code LAW-5015B

Credits 20

In this module you will learn about individual employment law, including employment status and forms of working relationships, formation and content of contracts of employment, termination of employment at common law, unfair dismissal, redundancy and business transfers.

ANIMAL WELFARE LAW

Code LAW-5019B

Credits 20

During this module, you will consider the law relating to animal protection and animal welfare in England and Wales, including the effect on domestic law of EU law and international law. In particular, you will consider the original development of animal protection law, including the social and political context in which legislation was originally enacted. You will then move on to consider in detail the move from individual, narrow, situation-specific legislation to the general protection offered by the Protection of Animals Act 1911, the first general animal protection legislation in the UK. After considering the significant development of animal protection legislation in the UK, the module will consider the field of animal welfare science, giving you a foundation in the basic welfare concepts on which the modern animal welfare law is based. After explaining the necessary concepts of animal welfare science, the module will move on to consider the development of law in the UK, which led to the Animal Welfare Act 2006, taking the law from its principal focus on prevention of cruelty towards an additional concern for a promotion of good welfare. During this module, you will also develop your knowledge on the law relating to the protection/welfare of animals in specific situations, such as: - The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991, as amended (including currently proposed amendments); - Scientific testing (including consideration of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 and the associated regulatory regime); - Wild animals (including the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the Wild Mammals (Protection) Act 1996); - Farm animals (including the Welfare of Farmed Animals Regulations 2007, as amended, and the EU Welfare of Animals (Transport) England Order 2006 and associated EU legislation); - Hunting (including the political and legal debates surrounding the Hunting Act 2004).

THE LAW OF PROTEST AND DISSENT

Code LAW-5033B

Credits 20

This module will explore the legal challenges arising from different forms of protest and dissent around the world - from temporary encampments to 'occupations', from Pride parades to far-right rallies, from direct action campaigns and ‘Critical Mass’ bicycle rides to funeral pickets and anti-abortion protests. You will discuss and explore what kinds of dissent and protest are (or ought to be) legally protected, and what kind of regulation might legitimately be permitted. You will also examine the State’s legal obligations to protect and facilitate peaceful protest and the implications of these for protest policing. The challenge of how law ought to deal with those who resist or reject the exclusivity of orthodox modes of political participation (party politics, periodic elections) is one that confronts all democratic systems governed by the rule of law. Yet, in some circumstances, even the argument that law might properly govern or manage political dissent is something of a contradiction in terms: how can law attempt to govern those that oppose or fundamentally reject its very authority? In responding to this underlying challenge, the module seeks to provide you with a thorough grounding in the core legal standards relating to the legal protection of dissent and the right to protest.

FURTHER TOPICS IN CONTRACT LAW

Code LAWZ5017B

Credits 20

In this module, you will build on topics covered in the first-year core Contract Law module and explore new topics. It is an ideal complement to your degree pathway whether you wish to choose a consumer or commercial-oriented option within your law degree course. You will focus on doctrinal analysis, but will also seek to set these rules within the theory of contract law and to show the importance of contract to the business world and in “everyday” life. You will balance theoretical analysis and practical application in this module.

BREXIT LAW: THE CHANGING ROLE OF EU LAW IN THE UK

Code LAWZ5018B

Credits 20

This module examines European Union constitutional law and the functioning of the EU at supranational level. It will start with an analysis of the EU institutions and their interaction, the legislative process and the role of fundamental rights in EU law. It will then consider direct actions before the Court of Justice, in particular actions for annulment and actions against recalcitrant Member States. Finally, a topical issue of EU constitutional law will be addressed.

MEDIA, GLOBALISATION AND CULTURE

Code PPLM5003B

Credits 20

What role do media and communication play in processes of globalisation? How is an ever more global media creating cultural change? In this module you will explore the cultural implications of global media and culture by investigating audience practices and media representations. It begins by introducing the main theoretical approaches to mediated globalisation, before examining how these work in practice. Indicative topics include the power of global branding, global celebrity culture, global publics and local audiences, transnational cultures, and representations of migration.

THE MEDIA AND IDENTITY

Code PPLM5042B

Credits 20

How do the media shape how we see ourselves? Or indeed how others see us? In a world of social media, self-branding and the increasing importance of mediated forms of identity, on this module you will explore critical ways of thinking about the relationship between culture, media and the self. Drawing on a range of theoretical approaches in the field of media and cultural studies, this module asks you to use research methods from autoethnography to content analysis to explore both their own identities and the way in which identities more broadly are formulated through contemporary media culture. Through discussing the representation of identity in media content, as well as issues of media production, regulation and consumption, you will critically reflect upon the relationship between media culture and social power and consider how social and technological changes impact on the ways in which identity is experienced in everyday life. On successful completion of this module, you should be able, at threshold level, to critically reflect upon the ways in which media texts construct social identity and should be able to discuss the relationship between media and identity with awareness for social, institutional and technological factors that shape both media production and consumption. Assessment is by group presentation and independent research project.

POWER AND SOCIETY

Code PPLX5159B

Credits 20

This module introduces students to key perspectives in 19th & 20th century social and political theory. Central to this module is an interest in the relationship between economic, social and cultural structures and individual agency and identity. Areas explored include the following: social conflict and consensus; conceptions of power and domination; Marxism and neo-Marxism; critical theory; structuralism; poststructuralism; ideology and discourse; postmodernity; the self and consumer society.

GENDER, VICTIMISATION AND OFFENDING

Code SOL-5006B

Credits 20

This module examines offending and justice for female offenders compared to male offenders. Specific topic areas will vary but are likely to cover pathways into offending, the complex relationship between offending and victimisation for women and girls, offenses committed by women and girls—ranging from status offenses (e.g. running away from home) to theft and shoplifting, against the person crimes and participation in gangs—experiences within the criminal justice system and, finally, desistance from offending. Theoretical perspectives drawn upon will include sociology, feminist criminology, and intersectionality, particularly the interplay between gender, age, class, socioeconomic status, race, and sexual orientation. Theoretical approaches and research will be covered alongside examples from popular media, film, current events, and case studies.

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Compulsory Modules

Optional A Modules

(100-120 credits)

WARS AND HUMANITARIAN CRISES

Code DEV-6003A

Credits 20

Since the late 1950s, far more wars have been fought within the boundaries of single states than between different countries. The occurrence of these violent intrastate conflicts poses significant challenges to the development agenda, as they have often devastating social, political and economic consequences that can lead to severe humanitarian crises. Grounded in the acknowledgment that it is extremely difficult to meet international development targets in states experiencing violent civil conflict, the aim of Wars & Humanitarian Crises is to critically assess the (contested) causes and possible solutions of protracted civil wars. Key themes in the module include competing explanations for the incidence of civil war; the humanitarian implications of civil wars; the role of the media in reporting wars and humanitarian action; terrorism as another form of political violence that is distinct from but in many cases related to violent intrastate conflicts; and strategies and challenges of peace-building.

MEDIA, CULTURE AND LEARNING

Code EDUB6002B

Credits 20

You will critically consider the relationship between media and education, considering what effect the media has in shaping knowledge, what role education plays in supporting media narratives, and how media and education influence cultural and social issues. You will draw upon current social and cultural issues and explore how these issues are shaped and discussed through the intersecting narratives of media and education. You will consider and reflect on current topics that may include issues around gender, sexuality, religion, youth, class, and sport.

CONSTRUCTIONS OF CHILDHOOD

Code EDUB6003A

Credits 20

The module will explore different understandings of ‘childhood’ and the implications of these. It will challenge taken-for-granted understandings, through using different lenses to look at childhood – for example, social, historical or legal/political lenses will show us different ways of thinking about ‘what is a child’, some of these contradictory. There will be lectures to attend, group activities to participate in, movies/documentaries to watch and biographies to analyse and present. By exploring the constructed nature of childhood, we hope you will develop a deeper understanding of how childhood is a diverse and multi-layered concept, and thus how working with a child/children becomes a complex activity, and how it comes to be shaped by a number of social, cultural and historical factors.

INTERNET LAW

Code LAW-6001A

Credits 20

Internet law is a cross-cutting area of law for today’s multinational and innovative environment, particularly relevant in industries like electronic commerce, information technology, and the media. You will cover topics including data protection and privacy, cybercrime, contracts, domain names, the control of content and the resolution of disputes. You will explore the application of law across traditional categories and you will be encouraged to reflect on the role of a national legal system in an interconnected world. Teaching will include some online elements as well as lectures and seminars.

DISSERTATION

Code LAW-6002Y

Credits 20

An opportunity to offer a dissertation of 9,000 and 11,000 words. Students undertake a study in an area of law of particular interest to them under the guidance of a member of faculty who acts as supervisor. The period of study extends over the duration of two semesters, which must normally be consecutive autumn and spring semesters. STUDENTS MAY ONLY UNDERTAKE THE DISSERTATION OPTION WITH THE CONSENT OF THE MODULE ORGANISER.

COMPANY LAW

Code LAW-6006A

Credits 20

An introduction to the legal regulation and control of companies and those persons involved with them, principally directors and shareholders. Consideration is given, among others, to the nature, types and functions of companies, the consequences of incorporation, the company's organs and agents, the rights and obligations of shareholders, the structure and management of the board of directors and its relationship with the shareholders. The course aims to give a modern treatment of company law, concentrating on those aspects which are of practical importance and relevance not only to those who wish to pursue a career as commercial or company lawyers, but also to those who have no such aspirations, as a knowledge of the company and how it works is relevant to many aspects of legal practice. Non-Law Students will not be permitted by the Law School to transfer to this module once the teaching has started.

COMPARATIVE LAW

Code LAW-6008A

Credits 20

This modules will conisder the methods, aims and uses of Comparative Law and the main legal traditions of the world today.

MEDIA LAW

Code LAW-6009A

Credits 20

The aims of this module are: To introduce students to the structure of the media industries in the UK, the justification for, and different models of regulation. To consider the main social, technological and regulatory influences shaping its development. To consider the regulation of the media markets. To consider the issues relating to the management of reputation from a private law perspective, including defamation and the protection of privacy. To consider legal issues pertaining to journalism (e.g. , contempt, courts, privilege).

COMPETITION LAW

Code LAW-6010A

Credits 20

This module is designed to allow a good understanding of the substantive and procedural rules of competition law as well as the core economic concepts of competition. It focuses on the main principles of competition law and investigates the means by which competition laws tackle such problems as cartels, abuses of monopolies and mergers. Broader issues, such as remedies and enforcement strategies will also be reviewed. The module will help to place the UK competition regime within its European and international contexts.

FAMILY LAW: ADULT RELATIONSHIPS

Code LAW-6013A

Credits 20

Adult Relationships Law is a socio-legal study of marriage (the formation of marriage, the purposes and status of marriage, claims to equal marriage), divorce (the ground of divorce, how the process works, whether the process should be reformed), financial settlements on divorce (what settlement can be expected, should prenups be enforceable), cohabitation without marriage (remedies on breakdown of the relationship, should cohabitants have divorce-style rights) and domestic violence. This module reflects both the practical application of family law – What is the law? How does it work in practice? – and the theoretical basis of the law – Why is the law the way it is? What does that say about society? How could we think differently about it, and change the law? It develops law-specific academic and practical skills as well as transferable skills.

INTERNATIONAL AND EU ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

Code LAW-6014A

Credits 20

“What is the use of a house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on? “(Henry David Thoreau, a letter to H.G.O. Blake, May 20, 1860). Our planet is being plundered, degraded and polluted at an unprecedented rate. This pattern of human activity compromises not only the right of future generations to a healthy environment, but also their ability to fulfil their most basic needs. The biggest environmental challenges of our time, such as climate change, trans-boundary pollution and the loss of biodiversity, require a common action by the international community as a whole. International Environmental Law represents the set of legal rules and principles that guide the international community in its collective effort to meet these challenges. This proposed module aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the context, foundations and the complexities of international environmental law, and its application through European Union (EU) law. It will review the historical background and the developments that shaped the evolution of this field of law. It will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the unique legal principles and regulatory approaches that guide environmental law-making, as well as with some knowledge of specific subject-areas, such as climate change law, biodiversity law, and water law. This module will be taught through the use of a dual-themed approach; each part will be covered by two lectures; the first seminar will present the international regulatory framework (i.e. 'international environmental law'), while the following seminar will include a more concrete discussion on the manner in which international law was adopted into, and refined through, the EU framework. Such a teaching methodology will provide the students with a wider understanding of the topic; notably the students will grasp the relevance of international law to our everyday life, the challenge of balancing environmental goals with other policy objectives, and the manner in which general international law principles can be, and have been, concretised via EU law.

THE CRIMINAL PROCESS

Code LAW-6015A

Credits 20

The Criminal Process examines key issues in contemporary English criminal justice. You'll explore principles and concepts that underpin the criminal justice system. You'll look at a series of case-studies that illustrate tensions and conflicts between those principles including: the ‘right to silence’ in police interviews and at trial; the treatment of rape complainants in the criminal process, including how such complainants are treated at court and the questions about their ‘sexual history’ that they can be asked at trial; key issues in evidence law, such as the admissibility of evidence of previous convictions at trial; the admissibility of ‘unfairly’ obtained evidence; and the jury system (we will examine whether trial by jury is the most effective way of organising trials). This module is avaialble to students on Law, Law with European Legal Systems, Law with American Law, Visiting Studies in Law, Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law.

LAW AND MEDICINE

Code LAW-6016B

Credits 20

This module provides an in-depth examination of a range of medico-legal issues and explores the interface between the law and medical ethics. It will investigate various areas of law and analyse the potential effect of legal rules on the provision of contemporary medicine. It will further address how the law impacts upon medical professionals in terms of their legal, professional and ethical accountability and consider important questions pertaining to patient rights.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW

Code LAW-6017B

Credits 20

This module will introduce you to the English law and practice of international trade. Although there have been considerable attempts to harmonise the law relating to international trade at an international level, English law remains of very considerable importance and is often chosen as the applicable law to govern international transactions. You’ll look at the English law relating to international sales, international payments and international carriage of goods by sea. As well as these core contracts in an international trade transaction, the module will also examine international dispute resolution and the problems of governing law, jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments, and the growing use of international commercial arbitration as an alternative to international litigation. You will also look at why and how the laws in these areas have become increasingly harmonised.

EQUALITY AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Code LAW-6018A

Credits 20

This module will firstly focus on the development of UK discrimination law. We will consider the concepts of ‘equality’ and ‘discrimination,’ as well the substantive law relating to the protected characteristics. We will also examine the laws relating to work-life balance. Future directions and the limitations of both discrimination law and work-life balance legislation will be a focus throughout.

JURISPRUDENCE

Code LAW-6018B

Credits 20

Students undertake directed reading on main currents of legal philosophy. This module is delivered via seminars.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

Code LAW-6019B

Credits 20

Intellectual Property (IP) law can affect the music you listen to, the brands you buy, the films you watch, the technology you use, the books you read, the shape of the bottle you drink from, the websites you view... In short, IP law applies to nearly everything in your daily life. Primarily, it deals with the protection and encouragement of innovation in technology, business, the arts, and the creative industries. Intellectual property is an exciting and up to the minute field of law which is constantly evolving. You will be introduced to, and encouraged to think about, the practical importance of intellectual property rights and their economic and philosophical justifications. There will also be a technological dimension to the module, whereby you will be introduced to the impact technology has had on the development and enforcement of IP rights. You will learn the basics of intellectual property law over a broad spectrum, including how to apply the law to representative factual situations. The course is designed to give a rounded overview of the three main areas of Intellectual Property; copyright, patents and trademarks.

INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW

Code LAW-6020B

Credits 20

This module will introduce you to the standards and mechanisms of international human rights law. Lectures will lay a foundation for focused seminar discussions on the content and scope of selected rights (such as the right to life, freedom from torture, and freedom of expression and assembly). A Civil Society Advocacy Project will run alongside the seminars to ensure that you become familiar with the regional (European, Inter-American and African) and international (UN treaty-bodies, Universal Periodic Review, the UN Human Rights Council and its ‘Special Procedures’) mechanisms of human rights implementation and enforcement. Through this Civil Society Advocacy Project, you will be encouraged to reflect critically on the adequacy of rights-based solutions to real-world problems.

MISCARRIAGES OF JUSTICE

Code LAW-6027B

Credits 20

This module considers how the criminal justice system deals with errors. Using Packer’s model as a conceptual framework, we will critically analyse current and previous arrangements for correcting miscarriages of justice. Defining and quantifying miscarriages of justice (and considering what level of error is “acceptable”) will be considered. The causes of miscarriages of justice will be discussed. Particular emphasis will be given to the role of forensic science and the issues with evidence such as DNA, fingerprints, fibre and hair analysis will be examined. Inter-disciplinary (drawing on psychological research) issues will be considered. The roles of the Court of Appeal and Criminal Cases Review Commission will be critically examined. Arrangements for compensating those who were wrongly convicted will be examined. You will be encouraged to challenge existing arrangements and consider critically proposals for change. A number of case studies will be used during the course and you will be encouraged to consider whether some were really miscarriages of justice.

THE ECONOMIC APPROACH TO LAW

Code LAW-6028B

Credits 20

The economic approach to law is an innovative approach to legal scholarship that offers exciting opportunities for understanding the law. It applies economic theory, principles and methods to rationalize legal rules and to understand their effect, often with reference to concepts of social welfare and efficiency. This approach to legal study has been useful in understanding and critiquing a growing number of legal fields that have no or little connection to economic activity and it has also become increasingly utilized in specialized fields of study such as competition law. Students will find it particularly helpful in explaining policy decisions taken by courts in departure from past principles. This introductory module provides an overview of the use of the economic approach in legal analysis and reviews the insights provided by this approach to core areas of the law such as property, contract, tort and crime. It, thus, draws together diverse areas of substantive law and provides a coherent and unified approach to them. It offers the students the opportunity to look across the substance of these core subjects and to revisit and review their understanding of them in the light of an alternative approach. The module will also provide students with an introduction to interesting concepts and ideas such as game-theory and the potential contribution of economics to less-obvious areas of study such as international criminal law. The goal of this introductory module is to equip students with useful tools to critically assess areas of law with which they are already familiar. The understanding of economic theories and concepts will allow students to reflect more critically on specific rules and legal doctrines in order to ascertain whether they contribute to the achievement of the stated goals of the legislator or otherwise to the realization of social welfare more generally. Where appropriate, use will be made of empirical studies to justify assumptions or to test predictions, thereby enhancing students’ numeracy skills. Students’ knowledge about the economic approach to law can enrich their ability to make informed decisions about the law whether as future practitioners, academics or law-makers. This ‘outside the box’ thinking will also help students develop their critical analysis and interdisciplinary skills which are transferable beyond the remit of legal practice and research. The Module will be delivered by a combination of lectures (applying the basic principles of the economic approach to law in property, contract and tort law as well as in litigation and crime) and seminars (exploring the material already discussed in lectures). Students should have a solid understanding of contract, tort and criminal law as the material will examine English cases in all these areas. A willingness to engage with abstract thinking and some symbolic notation is also necessary. No prior knowledge of economics is required. Maths is also not required, nor will maths skills be assessed as part of the module. The module, however, offers a valuable opportunity to students who are keen on extending their maths skills.

FORCED MIGRATION AND REFUGEE LAW

Code LAW-6031B

Credits 20

This module will be available from 2020/1. This module will examine the international law and practice of refugee protection. The module approach will be socio-legal and contextual, encouraging in-depth critical investigation of law and the legal management of refugees and forced migrants. It will take a wide-ranging geographical approach, considering case studies from global north and global south. Topics covered in the module will include the origins of international refugee protection and the development of a legal category of 'the refugee'; the criteria for recognition of/exclusion from refugee status and processes of refugee status determination; the principle of non-refoulement (and the challenges presented by eg. interdiction of boats at sea and extraterritorial processing of asylum claims); durable solutions to refugee situations; the intersections between refugee law & policy and ‘post-conflict’ processes of transitional justice and peacebuilding: 1. The origins of international refugee protection 2. UNHCR’s responsibility for refugee protection 3. Who is a refugee? The 1951 Convention inclusion criteria 4. Who is a refugee part II: exclusion and cessation criteria 5. Refugee Status Determination and the process of claiming asylum 6. Non-refoulement : rights v realities 7. Securitisation and the criminalisation of migration 8. Camps and containment of refugees 9. Durable solutions : resettlement, repatriation and local integration 10. Displacement and accountability: refugees and transitional justice

CONTEMPORARY CONCERNS IN CRIME AND JUSTICE

Code LAW-6032B

Credits 20

This module reflects the dynamic and evolving nature of the criminological enterprise and recognises that policies and practices of criminal justice; public perceptions, characteristics, and forms of crime; and theoretical perspectives used to explain and respond to criminality are mutable rather than static elements of society. In content, the module offers an in-depth and critical exploration of a variety of different topics that exemplify some of the current issues, challenges, and problems of crime in contemporary society and areas of inquiry within criminology. Moving towards broader conceptualisations of crime and justice, and built around key enduring themes, the module draws on a range of perspectives and disciplines in its examination of emerging trends and new directions in criminological research and thinking on crime and criminal justice, as well as recent developments and policy changes in the Criminal Justice System. Completion of the Level 5 Criminology module is a prerequisite for this module.

THE POLICED STATE: HUMAN RIGHTS AND POLICING IN THE UK

Code LAWZ6022A

Credits 20

This module offers students the opportunity to explore the “hows” and the “whats” of human rights protection in the UK with a focus on police/state and citizen interactions. This module, while not reserved for students in the Law School, is not recommended for those from other schools within UEA or from partner institutions abroad who have no experience of working with common law cases. Such students are advised to contact the module organiser in advance to discuss the appropriateness of their prior experience.

CRIME AND SENTENCING

Code LAWZ6023B

Credits 20

‘Crime and Sentencing’ examines sentencing law and penal policy in England and Wales. We look at the main theories of sentencing and punishment: retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation, and restoration. We then explore the sources of sentencing law and sentencing decisions: statute, case-law, ministerial statements, and informal sources. We'll examine recent history of sentencing law in England and Wales, evaluating the coherence of the overall sentencing structure. We explore the impact of moves towards structured sentencing, focusing on the impact of sentencing guidelines and the Sentencing Council on promoting consistency in sentencing. We will analyse the use of imprisonment asking, 'What are prisons for and are they used appropriately?' You'll also examine the treatment of offenders with mental health problems and those who are deemed dangerous, as well as the use of mandatory minimum sentences (sometimes called 'three strikes and you’re out' laws). We'll also consider the role of victims in sentencing proceedings. Restorative justice will be examined as an innovative yet controversial means of responding to crime that places victims at the heart of responses to crime. This module is available to students on Law, Law with European Legal Systems, Law with American Law, Visiting Studies in Law, Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law.

DIGITAL POLITICS

Code PPLM6078A

Credits 20

Today's political world is more than ever influenced by digital technologies, from innovative social movements to 'fake news' and digital election campaigns. We will explore how the technologies influence political processes and how political processes in turn influence technology. We will examine the impact of digital media on electoral politics, examining key election campaigns (including recent UK and US elections) and the impact of social media, big data, and targeted advertising on their results. We will investigate how social movements (from Black Lives Matter to the Alt-Right) have been transformed through their use of digital networks. We will navigate the world of online politics, with a particular focus on the new culture wars being fought out in online environments. Finally we will explore the politics of the everyday, and the political effects of the technology platforms on which we live our online lives.

ACTIVIST CAMPAIGNING

Code PPLM6079B

Credits 20

How do grassroots and third sector organisations campaign for social and political change? Rather than pose this as an abstract question, you will partner with existing organisations to conduct campaigns on specific issues such as climate change, tax avoidance or gender inequality. You will receive a brief from a partner organisation and be supported in planning, devising, and carrying out activities that will achieve the aims of the brief. Taught content will include strategies for both online and offline activism, analysing power relations at different scales, and ways of assessing the effectiveness of your campaigns, but the bulk of this module will be the experience of a “live” campaign. You will combine applied research skills with professional practice in the form of a “reverse internship.” As the partner organisations are embedded in the module, you will build valuable skills for employability as well as an opportunity for being supported in the exercise of engaged citizenship. You will be assessed by presentation and critical reflection. In the year 2017-2018 the partner organisation was Greenpeace, but partners may change each year.

BETTER WORLDS? UTOPIAS AND DYSTOPIAS

Code PPLX6066A

Credits 20

Would an ideal society have no more crime? Who would be wealthy? Would politics be outlawed? Do utopians wish to impose their views on the rest of us? This module explores questions such as these, which are central to political and social theory, through the prism of selected utopian and dystopian novels and other utopian texts ranging from Thomas More’s Utopia (1516) to the present. It focuses on themes such as property, social control, gender, work, the environment and politics. A major question which the module addresses is the political significance and effects of utopian ideas - often derided as frivolous or impractical in their own time - and the historical role of utopian ideas in political theory and social reform. This module is a 20-credit version of Better Worlds? Utopias and Dystopias.

Optional B Modules

(0-20 credits)

POLITICS, DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIETY

Code DEV-5019B

Credits 20

FAMILY LAW: CHILD LAW

Code LAW-5012B

Credits 20

LAW AND BUSINESS

Code LAW-5013B

Credits 20

PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW

Code LAW-5014B

Credits 20

EMPLOYMENT LAW

Code LAW-5015B

Credits 20

ANIMAL WELFARE LAW

Code LAW-5019B

Credits 20

THE LAW OF PROTEST AND DISSENT

Code LAW-5033B

Credits 20

FURTHER TOPICS IN CONTRACT LAW

Code LAWZ5017B

Credits 20

BREXIT LAW: THE CHANGING ROLE OF EU LAW IN THE UK

Code LAWZ5018B

Credits 20

MEDIA, GLOBALISATION AND CULTURE

Code PPLM5003B

Credits 20

THE MEDIA AND IDENTITY

Code PPLM5042B

Credits 20

POWER AND SOCIETY

Code PPLX5159B

Credits 20

GENDER, VICTIMISATION AND OFFENDING

Code SOL-5006B

Credits 20

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A Levels

AAB or ABB with an A in the Extended Project

T Levels

No acceptable pathways available for 2022 entry.

BTEC

DDD. Only acceptable in the following subjects: Applied Science, Applied Law, Forensic and Criminal Investigation or Business

Scottish highers

AAAAA

Scottish highers advanced

BBC

Irish leaving certificate

4 subjects at H2 and 2 subjects at H3

Access course

Pass the to Access HE Diploma with Distinction in 36 credits and Merit in 9 credits

European Baccalaureate

80%

International Baccalaureate

33 points

GCSE offer

You are required to have Mathematics and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE.

Additional entry requirements

INTO UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

If you do not meet the academic and/or English requirements for direct entry our partner, INTO University of East Anglia offers guaranteed progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of the following preparation programme:

International Foundation in Humanities and Law

Alternative Entry Requirements

UEA recognises that some students take a mixture of International Baccalaureate IB or International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme IBCP study rather than the full diploma, taking Higher levels in addition to A levels and/or BTEC qualifications. At UEA we do consider a combination of qualifications for entry, provided a minimum of three qualifications are taken at a higher Level. In addition some degree programmes require specific subjects at a higher level.

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Once enrolled onto your course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include your eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled.

Students for whom english is a foreign language

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):

IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) for year 1 entry
IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all components) for year 2 entry

We also accept a number of other English language tests. Please click here to see our full list.

INTO University of East Anglia

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Gap year

We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year.  We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.

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This course is open to UK and International applicants. The annual intake is in September each year.

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LLB (Hons) LAW WITH CRIMINOLOGY