Awards
Target Award
Award Description:Bachelor of Laws Hons (Fnd) - LBF
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit
Programme Offerings
Full-Time
F2F-SEP
Educational Aims of the Course
The aim of the LJMU LLB Law and Criminal Justice programme with Foundation year is to create a positive learning environment which will allow students: To develop and use suitable academic skills for success at university; To gain an understanding of contemporary issues in the law and social sciences; To develop a fundamental understanding of subjects of English law related to the study of criminal law, in theory, policy and practice; To develop their knowledge and understanding of legal and criminal justice subjects which are intellectually and professionally complimentary to their core modules by providing a wide variety of option modules; To develop the highly transferable intellectual skills of coherent description, synthesis, logical analysis and criticism in relation to legal and criminal justice-related materials: To develop an understanding and critical appreciation of the interface between criminal law, politics, social justice, criminal justice, human rights and ethics: To develop an ability to carry out independent research, analyse and present information on any subject relating to the English legal system without previous study; To develop as an independent learner; To develop and enhance their written and oral communication skills; To prepare for employment through the development of transferable skills such as the ability to solve problems, to work independently and with others, to make independent critical judgements and to come to decisions based upon them; To develop an awareness of the professional values and ethics associated with criminal law and criminal justice, and To encourage students to engage with the development of employability skills by completing a self-awareness statement.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Understand the basic concepts, values, principles and rules of the English, EU and international systems of criminal law and justice.
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
Evaluate and rank unfamiliar arguments in the light of established statute law, judicial decisions and authoritative legal commentary.
5.
Use appropriate legal terminology and language both orally and in writing.
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Present an argument in a way which is comprehensible to others and which addresses their particular concerns or questions.
7.
Demonstrate awareness of the complexity of crime and victimisation, and an ability to assess the relative merits of different explanations for crime and punishment.
8.
Analyse the range of responses to crime and deviance, and interpret the values and practices of the agencies which administer them.
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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.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the nature of law and criminological questions and their investigation.
11.
Analyse, assess methodologically, and communicate, information and empirical research findings about criminal law, crime, victimisation, and responses to crime and deviance.
12.
Show awareness of the main institutions involved in the operation of the English, EU and international systems of criminal law and justice.
13.
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.
14.
Investigate legal and criminological questions in relation to victimisation, crime, responses to crime and deviance, and representations of these.
15.
Undertake and present scholarly work in a professional way.
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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.
17.
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.
18.
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.
19.
Use standard word-processing packages, legal and social science electronic databases, e-mail, and the internet in support of their learning.
20.
Use and interpret basic statistical information in a legal or criminal justice context where the opportunity arises.
21.
Communicate effectively when working in a group and fully contribute to such activities.
22.
Organise and prioritise time and work to meet strict deadlines.
23.
Show depth of understanding of the main policy and doctrinal issues in, and development of, substantive core and option subjects.
24.
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.
25.
Evaluate the distinctive character of criminal justice as an academic discipline, and its relationship to other social science disciplines, including law.
26.
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.
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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.
28.
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.
29.
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.
30.
Show a well-developed ability to use a wide variety of standard and legal and other electronic sources of information.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Via lectures, tutor-led tutorials, student-led seminars and problem-based seminars. Assessment is by way of different combinations of unseen/seen, closed/open book examinations, essays, dissertations, online assessments and some oral presentations Knowledge and Understanding is acquired via the use of the English Legal System and Skills for Success modules (4027LAWCJ and 4028LAWCJ),the induction programme, and cohort sessions developing academic and study skills.
Programme Structure
Programme Structure Description
The programme can be studied over four years (480 credits) or five years (600 credits) full time. On the four year model, study is undertaken at four levels, one for each year of study. 120 credits are required for the completion of each level and 480 credits for the completion … For more content click the Read More button below.
The programme is based on a two semester academic year with modules being delivered and assessed in either semester 1 or semester 2, apart from the year-long research-based module at Level 6, Dissertation (6016LAWCJ). All modules at Level 3 and 4 are core and must be taken - 6 modules at Level 3, 6 modules at Level 4. At level 5, 40 credits are core, and the remaining 80 optional credits are chosen by students selecting four optional modules, two in semester 1, and a further two in semester 2. At level 6, all modules are optional. The above rules apply for students enrolling on the programme in 2021/22 and beyond. Students on the programme at level 4 in 2021/22 will enrol on the current version of the programme as stated above. For students on the programme at level 4 in 2020/21, the following programme rules apply: seven core modules at level 4 (4017LAWCJ, 4301LAWPL, 4301LAWCL, 4301LAWFL, 4026LAWCJ, 4303LAWEU, 4019LAWCJ); one core module at level 5 (5029LAWCJ - Bridging Law and Justice) plus a choice of two optional modules from three in semester one (5020LAWCJ, 5018LAWCJ, 5301LAWCL),and three optional modules from five in semester two (5300LAWCL, 5028LAWCJ, 5019LAWCJ, 5022LAWCJ, 5304LAWCL); no core modules at level 6, students to choose from the following optional modules, which are all 20 credit modules apart from the Dissertation (6016LAWCJ - 40 credits) as follows: 6016LAWCJ, 6008LAWCJ, 6020LAWCJ, 6011LAWCJ, 6012LAWCJ, 6018LAWCJ, 6014LAWCJ, 6302LAWFL, 6301LAWPL, 6303LAWPL, 6306LAWCL, 6319LAWCL, 6301LAWFL, 6303LAWFL, 6021LAWCJ, 6009LAWCJ, 6307LAWCL, 6102LAWPL. For students on the programme at level 4 in 2019/20, the following programme rules apply: six core modules at level 5 (5019LAWCJ, 5022LAWCJ, 5100LAWCL, 5101LAWCL, 5104LAWCL, 5102LAWEU),no options; one core module at level 6 (6101LAWCL),plus 100 credits of options from any on the following list - 6016LAWCJ (Dissertation) (40 credits),6008LAWCJ (Contemporary Issues in Penology) (20 credits),6012LAWCJ (Youth Justice) (20 credits),6009LAWCJ (Policing) (20 credits),6011LAWCJ (Crimes of the Powerful) (20 credits),6013LAWCJ (Victimology) (20 credits),6014LAWCJ (Substance Use) (20 credits),6103LAWPL (Introduction to the American Legal System) (20 credits),6100LAWCL (Media Law) (20 credits),6102LAWPL (Sex, Crime and Society) (20 credits),6102LAWFL (Mediation) (20 credits),6102LAWBL (Commercial Law) (20 credits),6101LAWPL (Public International Law) (20 credits),6106LAWBL (Employment Law) (20 credits),6106LAWCL (Evidence) (20 credits),6102LAWAS (Family Law) (20 credits),6107LAWCL (Medical Law and Ethics) (20 credits),6110LAWCL (Animal Welfare and the Law) (20 credits),6105LAWBL (Company Law (20 credits),6105LAWCL (Intellectual Property) (20 credits),6108LAWPL (The UN and International Security) (20 credits),6109LAWCL (Bank and Financial Services Regulation) (20 credits),6101LAWFL (Negotiation) (20 credits),6103LAWFL (Mooting) (20 credits),6116LAWCL (Law Relating to Financial Crime) (20 credits),6111LAWCL (Maritime Law) (20 credits),6120LAWBL (Corporate Insolvency).
Students who started the programme in September 2019 are also able to take the following optional modules - 6000LANDCJ Land Law, 6000TORTCJ Law of Tort, 6000EQUICJ Equity and Trusts, 6101LAWCL Remedies in Contract, Tort and Restitution.
Structure
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Approved variance from Academic Framework Regulations
A variance to the Academic Framework regulation UG.A3.2 which states that modules comprise 10 or 20 credits except for a research project/dissertation module at Level 6 which may comprise 30 or 40 credits has been approved by the Chair of Education Committee on 01.06.17.