Overview

 

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Why study European and international law?

Law affects every aspect of human life, from the air we breathe to our relationships with each other and the state.

Globalisation has led to the expansion of international law firms and an increase in job opportunities with private sector law firms, governments, courts, NGOs and organisations like the European Union and International Court of Justice.

Why University of Newcastle?

LLB(Hons) European and International Law gives you a solid foundation in law with an international focus.

Teaching is informed by the latest research and delivered by leading experts in international law. You’ll explore the legal systems of global nations through innovative modules spanning international trade, migration law and policy and European Union law.

 

Key features of the course

Develops your expertise of topics related to the investigation, exploration and contested terrain of crime, and social harm Extends skills and insights regarding the criminal justice system, victim protection and support, civil liberties, human rights, security and social justice Ideal preparation for work where analytical and careful decision making is required, and where initiative is valued. Please note that this masters degree is not suitable for those who wish to go on to PhD level study.

Accreditation

The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality. Accreditation is your assurance that the University meets quality standards.

Institutional Accreditation

Regional accreditation is an institution-level accreditation status granted by one of six U.S. regional accrediting bodies. Accreditation by more than one regional accrediting body is not permitted by the U.S. Department of Education.

University of Newcastle is accredited by the DETC Higher Learning Commission (DETC), www.detc.org.uk Since , University of Newcastle has been continually accredited by the DETC Higher Learning Commission and its predecessor.

 

BA (Honours) 

Course Level:

Undergraduate

Credit48

Course

codeM12F

How long it takes:

Three Years, Four Years Sandwich

Study Mode:

Distance learning/ Campus

Course cost

Price: US$15000.00

Entry requirements

Find out more about

Department:

Newcastle Law School

Why study European and international law?

Law affects every aspect of human life, from the air we breathe to our relationships with each other and the state.

Globalisation has led to the expansion of international law firms and an increase in job opportunities with private sector law firms, governments, courts, NGOs and organisations like the European Union and International Court of Justice.

Why Newcastle?

LLB(Hons) European and International Law gives you a solid foundation in law with an international focus.

Teaching is informed by the latest research and delivered by leading experts in international law. You’ll explore the legal systems of global nations through innovative modules spanning international trade, migration law and policy and European Union law.

Where can it take me?

The knowledge and professional skills you’ll gain on this course are highly valued by employers. They also provide a solid foundation for a variety of careers.

This degree combination leads naturally to a career in criminal law. But depending on your specialism, you could pursue a career as a solicitor, barrister, legal adviser or paralegal, or as a teacher, social worker, counsellor or charity worker.

There are also opportunities with the police, prison and court services, as well as the legal sector.

Content

The optional modules listed are those that are most likely to be available, but they may be subject to change.

Year zero (foundation year)

Development of your academic skills and your understanding of law, economics, accounting, business and management.

You will study:

  • Becoming a Professional
  • Introduction to Organisations, Enterprise and Management 
  • Economics and Accounting for the Real World
  • Introduction to Law in a Social, Business and Global Context.

You normally need to pass your foundation year before going onto Year one.

Year one

You will study:

  • Foundations for Law
  • Constitutional and Administrative Law*
  • Law of Contract*
  • Criminal Law*.

Year two

You will study:

  • Law of Torts*.

Plus, three optional modules from:

  • Land Law*
  • Environmental Law
  • Dispute Resolution Skills
  • Migration Law and Policy
  • Public International Law
  • Sports Law
  • Information Technology Law.

Placement year (if applicable)

If you study on the five year (sandwich) course, you’ll spend a year away from the University on a work placement after Year two.

You’ll complete a placement learning module.

See the Placements and Fees sections for more information.

Final year

You will study:

  • European Union Law*

Plus, at least one optional module from:

  • The Law of International Trade
  • Globalisation, Trade and Natural Resources.

And up to two modules (one if you’ve completed a placement year) from:

  • Equity and Trusts*
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • European Human Rights
  • Dissertation
  • Law in Action
  • Work Integrated Learning.

*You must take these modules to get a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD).

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.

Typical offers

  • Tariff points: 48
  • GCSE: For all applicants, Grade C/4 or above in English Language, or equivalent. Please note the University does not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as suitable alternatives to GCSEs.
  • A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. You can include points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) towards overall tariff. You must have at least one A-Level.
  • EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.
  • Access: Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma; no specific subjects required.
  • Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.

Entry requirements

We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. UNC Bristol welcomes interest from applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application.

Fees Amount (£)
Home/EU-Full Time-Annual (Per Year) Fee 9250
Home/EU-Full Time-Module Fee (15 Credit) 1156
International-Full Time-Annual (Per Year) Fee 13000
International-Full Time-Module Fee (15 Credit) 1625

 

Careers / Further study

Law students are valuable to employers because of the broad skillset you gain from studying this subject.

You could pursue a legal career as solicitor, barrister, legal adviser, legal executive or paralegal, but you can also go into HR, finance, teaching, charity work and the public sector.

Learning and Teaching

Our approach to learning is student-centered. You’ll become a reflective learner and we’ll support you to develop the skills you need to have a successful legal career.

In Year two and Final year, you can design the course to fit your interests and career ambitions. Our modules differ in learning approaches, so you can choose those that match your style.

You’ll be allocated an academic personal tutor who will support you throughout your degree.

See our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.

Approximate percentage of time you’ll spend in different learning activities*:

Year Scheduled learning and teaching study Independent study Placement study
0 24% 76% 0%
1 25% 75% 0%
2 24% 76% 0%
3 25% 75% 0%

*Calculated from compulsory and optional modules (where applicable) each year

Study time

During your degree, you will have 12 hours of teaching with a lecturer each week. 

If you choose to do a dissertation or take the Law in Action module, you’ll get a further nine hours of classes, as well as individual contact with the staff member supervising the module. 

In Year one and Year two, you will also receive one hour of peer assisted learning (PAL) each week. 

All students can access the Academic Success Centre (ASC) for workshops and one-to-one sessions with tutors.

Assessment

You can expect to be assessed using problem and essay questions, exams, research based assessments, reflection on skills acquisition, report writing, portfolio submissions and presentations.

See our full glossary of assessment terms.

Approximate percentage of marks awarded by each assessment method*:

Year Written exam assessment Coursework assessment Practical exam assessment
0 36% 41% 23%
1 52% 48% 0%
2 67% 33% 0%
3 59% 41% 0%

*Calculated from compulsory and optional modules (where applicable) each year