Diploma of Higher Education - DHE

Certificate of Higher Education - CHE

Bachelor of Laws with Honours (SW) - SLBH

Bachelor of Laws with Honours - LBH

Placement Year

Study Abroad

Optional placement

Level 5 Core

Level 5 Optional

Level 5

Level 6 Optional

Level 6

Level 4 Core

Level 4

Programme Structure

<ul>
<li>National Certificate (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma subjects / grades required: DDM if studied on its own or to the total of 120 UCAS points if combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>National Certificate (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma subjects / grades required: DDM if studied on its own or to the total of 120 UCAS points if combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

120 Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Further information: At least 24 Distinctions and 21 Merits, or any other combination that equates to 120 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Further information: At least 24 Distinctions and 21 Merits, or any other combination that equates to 120 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Minimum number of A Levels required: 2</li>
<li>Is general studies acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Average A Level offer: BBB</li>
<li>Are AS level awards acceptable? Yes</li>
<li>Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Minimum number of A Levels required: 2</li>
<li>Is general studies acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Average A Level offer: BBB</li>
<li>Are AS level awards acceptable? Yes</li>
<li>Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

As part of LJMU’s commitment to widening access we offer eligible students entry to their chosen course at a reduced threshold of up to 16/8 UCAS points. This applies if you are a student who has been in local authority care or if you have participated in one of LJMU’s sustained outreach initiatives, e.g. Summer University. Please contact the admission office for further details.

As part of LJMU’s commitment to widening access we offer eligible students entry to their chosen course at a reduced threshold of up to 16/8 UCAS points. This applies if you are a student who has been in local authority care or if you have participated in one of LJMU’s sustained outreach initiatives, e.g. Summer University. Please contact the admission office for further details. Offerings: All

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

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

<ul>
<li>Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Additional information: 26 IB Diploma Points</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Additional information: 26 IB Diploma Points</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

For non standard applicants and mature applicants you may be invited for interview.

For non standard applicants and mature applicants you may be invited for interview. Offerings: All

Applications are welcomed from mature and non-standard applicants, who will be considered on an individual basis. These applicants may be required to submit an essay and/or attend an interview, and should demonstrate potential and motivation and/or have relevant experience. International applicants will be considered in line with UK qualifications.

Applications are welcomed from mature and non-standard applicants, who will be considered on an individual basis. These applicants may be required to submit an essay and/or attend an interview, and should demonstrate potential and motivation and/or have relevant experience. International applicants will be considered in line with UK qualifications. Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Grades / subjects required: 120 UCAS Tariff points with a maximum 20 UCAS Tariff points from Ordinary Level</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Grades / subjects required: 120 UCAS Tariff points with a maximum 20 UCAS Tariff points from Ordinary Level</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>T Level requirements: 120 UCAS points in a relevant subject</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>T Level requirements: 120 UCAS points in a relevant subject</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English language proficiency test.

6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English language proficiency test. Offerings: All

Is a DBS check required?
No

Is a DBS check required?
No Offerings: All

Demonstrate an ability to understand the nature of law questions and investigate them.

Demonstrate 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.

Demonstrate an ability to use and interpret basic mathematical/statistical information in a legal context where the opportunity arises.

Develop their 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.

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

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

Demonstrate an ability to analyse, assess methodologically, and communicate, information and empirical research findings in relation to legal studies.

Demonstrate an ability to undertake and present scholarly work in a professional way.

Demonstrate an ability to identify a range of different strategies and methods and use appropriate research tools in relation to legal problems.

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

Use, and to sometimes demonstrate an ability to use, standard word-processing packages, legal data bases, e-mail, the intranet 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 LL.B career events.

Demonstrate an ability to 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.

Demonstrate an awareness of the impact upon law of other disciplines including politics, sociology, economics and ethics.

Demonstrate a firm grounding of the basic concepts, values, principles and rules of the English legal system and EU law.

Organise, prioritise their time and to work so as to meet strict deadlines.

Demonstrate an ability to use appropriate legal terminology and language both orally and in writing.

Demonstrate an ability to select key research issues and to identify relevant primary and secondary sources of information.

Demonstrate an ability to evaluate and rank unfamiliar arguments in the light of established statute law, judicial decisions and authoritative legal commentary.

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

Demonstrate an awareness of the main institutions involved in the operation of the English and EU legal systems.

Develop an ability to evaluate personal performance and to identify and act upon weaknesses in learning, use of resources and the presentation and formulation of legal argument

Course Catalogue

Law - 30578 - LLB (Hons)