Law - Combined Subjects (Dual and Minor)
| From | To | UK Fee * | International Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep 2012 | 31 Aug 2013 | £7,800 | £9,000 |
* Exceptions may apply. Please see Fees and Finance for further information.
Introduction
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The Combined Subjects degree provides an opportunity to study Law with another subject as a minor or dual combination.
The study of law at degree level is valued because of the skills which graduates will, by definition, have acquired on completion.
These skills are transferable outside of the legal professions.
Minor and Dual Routes
The principle objective in the creation of these routes is to allow students to focus on a limited number of legal fields. All students must complete Legal Institutions and Method which will introduce students to the basic building blocks onto which all law modules are founded.
Students are then required to choose between Contract Law, Criminal Law and Human Rights.
The decision made here is of fundamental importance to their studies in Levels 2 and 3 and it is recognised therefore that appropriate advice must be provided during Level 1 induction.
As noted above these modules provide the conceptual basis for many of the option modules to follow in later years of the programme and the pre-requisites in place on these optional modules reflect the importance of the choice made at this time.
Level 2 and 3 students are offered a much greater degree of optionality. Students will again be provided with academic counselling to assist them in their choices.
Course Content
Level 1
- Legal Institutions and Method
- Law of Contract
- Human Rights and Civil Liberties
Level 2
- Constitutional and Administrative Law
- Law of Tort
- Land Law
- Environmental Law
- Practical Employment Law
- International Law
- Cyber Law
- Criminal and Civil Litigation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Company Law
- Mooting
Level 3
- Equity and Trusts
- Family Law
- Dissertation
- Commercial Law
- Law of Evidence
- Succession
- Medical Law
- International Law 2
- Organised Crime and Terrorism
- International Human Rights Law
- Legal Theory
- Law and Sexuality
- Sports Law
*Please note that module listings may change from year to year.
Entry Requirements
Our typical offer will be 260 points from a minimum of 2 A levels/AVCEs or equivalent (e.g. 1 x AVCE double award). English Literature, English Language or English Literature and Language would be desirable.
We accept a maximum of 20 points from Level 3 Key Skills.
We also require three passes at GCSE grade C or above which must include Mathematics and English Language or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication, Application of Number and Information Technology (or equivalent).
Scottish Highers: 260 points
Irish Leaving Certificate: 260 points.
Access Course: We would require successful completion of a Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education Access programme and that you would have a minimum of GCSE grade C Mathematics and English Language (or have obtained the equivalent as part of your course).
Non-standard qualifications Tel: (0191) 515 3000.
Applicants with non-standard qualifications may qualify for entry through relevant work experience. Applicants in this category may be asked to attend an interview and present a portfolio of evidence.
Direct Entry to Level 2/3: Candidates wishing to be considered for direct entry to Level 2/3 of a programme should contact the Helpline - Tel: (0191) 515 3000.
International Applicants: Tel: +44 191 515 3000.
Fees and Finance
The fees for this course are as specified in the table at the top of the page.
Please note that different fees apply to students studying for "Equivalent or Lower Qualifications" (ELQs). For more information about ELQs, please see the page Information for applicants who already have an HE Qualification.
For information about University scholarships and bursaries please see the page Fees and Finance.
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching encompasses a range of activities including lectures, seminars, and workshops. Within individual modules, students will be exposed to a range of activities including case studies, practical exercises, multi-media presentations and external visits. External speakers are also invited into some class sessions.
Assessment is a combination of coursework and examination (all foundation subjects are required to have a formal examination as part of the assessment). Typically coursework involve researching specific points of law and undertaking a critical evaluation and/or practical application of that law.
Work Experience
No formal placements are offered as part of the programme. The Law Team however works with Business Bridge and where appropriate short-term placements or work experience opportunities arise, students are advised accordingly.
Students may also wish to pursue work experience opportunities on their own which might complement their course of study.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities for Sunderland graduates are excellent as the degree provides a variety of transferable skills which are valuable to employers.
The Combined Subjects degree is NOT a qualifying law degree. The QLD is fundamentally intended to address the academic stage of qualification as a solicitor or barrister. On completion, students are eligible to progress to the professional stage (either the LPC or BVC). Those who do not wish to transfer however, are still able, subject to the selection of appropriate option modules at Levels 2 and 3, to acquire qualified Paralegal status, allowing them to apply for such positions immediately on graduation.
Students on the all Combined Subjects routes are also eligible to progress onto a range of alternative postgraduate programmes such the LL.M or PGCE.
Where students decide on completion of their programme that they wish to pursue a formal legal practice careers, they may enrol on a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) which is a Law Society approved conversion course for non-law graduates. This one-year full-time programme covers the foundation subjects and allows graduates to progress from there to the LPC or BVC.
For those not wishing to pursue the route to practice, there are a number of alternative career options available.
For further details of where this subject might lead please contact the Careers and Employability Service on (0191) 5152920 or visit their webpage at http://my.sunderland.ac.uk/web/services/oc/ahome or www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Options
Supplemental Information
Study Abroad
You have the opportunity to study abroad during your second year. We have a number of reciprocal links with Universities in Australia, Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway and the USA. These studies count towards are credited to your degree, allowing you to experience living in a foreign country and experience a different educational system.
Facilities
World Class Web/Design Tools
The University of Sunderland has made a significant investment in providing students with access to the latest releases of Adobe products.
Selected PCs within the St Peter's and Murray Libraries have been pre-loaded with the Creative Suite 4 CS4 Adobe Design Premium Suite for your exclusive use.
CS4 Creative includes key products such as Indesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver as well as Photoshop and a range of many others.
Further information is available from:
http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/creativesuite/design/
For information regarding locations of PC or Macs within your own faculty that have access to Adobe products please contact your Faculty IT Support.
If you are interested in purchasing Adobe products for your own PC/Mac Adobe offer significant savings for student purchases via any of its approved re-sellers.
Please visit:
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