Bachelor of Laws with Honours - LBH

Level 3 Core

Level 3

Study Abroad

Optional placement

Level 5 Core

Level 5 Optional

Level 5

Level 4 Core

Level 4

Level 6 Optional

Level 6

Programme Structure

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification: • Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading • Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English • Higher Diploma in Maths/ English • Functional skills Level 2 in Maths/ English •Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in communication or Application of Number •Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification: • Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading • Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English • Higher Diploma in Maths/ English • Functional skills Level 2 in Maths/ English •Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in communication or Application of Number •Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number Offerings: All

72 UCAS tariff points Offerings: All

72 UCAS points to include Advanced Higher

72 UCAS points to include Advanced Higher Offerings: All

International applications will be considered in line with UK qualifications. Any Applicant whose first language is not English will be required to have IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component)

International applications will be considered in line with UK qualifications. Any Applicant whose first language is not English will be required to have IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) Offerings: All

72 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels. Maximum of 20 AS points accepted.

72 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels. Maximum of 20 AS points accepted. Offerings: All

Demonstrate knowledge of the nature and appropriate use of research strategies and methods in relation to issues of crime, victimisation, and responses to crime and deviance.

Use appropriate legal terminology and language both orally and in writing.

Investigate legal and criminological questions in relation to victimisation, crime, responses to crime and deviance, and representations of these.

Analyse, assess methodologically, and communicate, information and empirical research findings about criminal law, crime, victimisation, and responses to crime and deviance.

Demonstrate knowledge of the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, victimisation, and responses to crime and deviance.

Show depth of understanding of the main policy and doctrinal issues in, and development of, substantive core and option subjects.

Identify a range of different strategies and methods and use appropriate research tools in relation to legal and criminological problems, including quantitative, qualitative, and evaluative techniques.

Present an argument in a way which is comprehensible to others and which addresses their particular concerns or questions.

Demonstrate awareness of the complexity of crime and victimisation, and an ability to assess the relative merits of different explanations for crime and punishment.

Show awareness of the main institutions involved in the operation of the English, EU and international systems of criminal law and justice.

Demonstrate knowledge of the nature of law and criminological questions and their investigation.

Examine the relevance of legal frameworks and criminological work to criminal law, crime, victimisation, and responses to crime and deviance including representations of these in relation to issues of social, public and civic policy at a national, international and global level.

Develop independent learning by taking responsibility for the preparation of work for tutorials, seminars, coursework, presentations and examinations, management of personal study time and the use of a wide variety of information sources.

Use and interpret basic statistical information in a legal or criminal justice context where the opportunity arises.

Evaluate and rank unfamiliar arguments in the light of established statute law, judicial decisions and authoritative legal commentary.

Evaluate the social and historical development of criminal justice institutions, including courts and hearings for adults and young people; the governance and values of the relevant institutions; the theory and practice of sentencing; prison and community based penalties; and the place of human rights in these processes.

Design research appropriately in relation to a specific problem, Gather, retrieve, and synthesise information, including comparative data; and evaluate research data, including both quantitative and qualitative data.

Produce an accurate and up-to-date picture of core and option areas of study from various sources, and to produce an overview of the relevant doctrinal and policy issues.

Evaluate personal performance and to identify and act upon weaknesses in learning, use of resources and the presentation and formulation of legal or criminological argument.

Analyse the range of responses to crime and deviance, and interpret the values and practices of the agencies which administer them.

Use standard word-processing packages, legal and social science electronic databases, e-mail, and the internet in support of their learning.

Take control of personal career development opportunities by utilising the personal tutor system, work-placements, the university careers information service and other organised career events.

Evaluate the distinctive character of criminal justice as an academic discipline, and its relationship to other social science disciplines, including law.

Communicate effectively when working in a group and fully contribute to such activities.

Show a well-developed ability to use a wide variety of standard and legal and other electronic sources of information.

Show an ability to apply gained legal knowledge to complex problems, to reflect upon and evaluate this application and to draw logical reasoned conclusions that are supported by argument and legal authority.

Organise and prioritise time and work to meet strict deadlines.

Evaluate the relationship between criminological theory and empirical evidence in relation to the investigation of issues relating to crime, victimisation, and responses to crime and deviance.

Understand the basic concepts, values, principles and rules of the English, EU and international systems of criminal law and justice.

Undertake and present scholarly work in a professional way.

Course Catalogue

Law and Criminal Justice - 42485 - LLB (Hons) (Fnd)