Why study this course?
The LLB (Hons) is a degree that enables you to explore a diverse range of optional subjects while meeting the Qualifying Law Degree requirements for training as a solicitor or barrister. Throughout the course, you’ll develop your knowledge of key areas of English and European Union law and human rights, as well as valuable transferable skills. You’ll also benefit from access to activities including mooting, the Mansfield Law Society, employment fairs and expert speakers.
More about this course
On this Bachelor’s of Law (LLB) degree you’ll gain a detailed understanding of legal rules, their contexts and application, as well as developing transferable skills in communication, independent research, teamwork and public speaking.
The expert teaching team have numerous links to employers, professional bodies and international organisations. In addition, you’ll benefit from high-quality classroom teaching enhanced by an online learning environment, academic skills support, mentoring, and careers guidance including workshops, fairs and work placements. There’s also a lively programme of events and outside speakers organised through the Mansfield Law Society – the president of which is a Supreme Court judge.
Professional accreditation
This course is recognised as a Qualifying Law Degree for progression to the Legal Practice Course (solicitors) or the Bar Professional Training Course (barristers).
Accreditation of Prior Learning
Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course.
Modular structure
The modules listed below are for the academic year 2022/23 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.
Year 1 modules include:
Administrative Law (core, 15 credits)
Constitutional Law (core, 15 credits)
Contract I (core, 15 credits)
Criminal Law I (core, 15 credits)
English Legal System (core, 15 credits)
Land Law I (core, 15 credits)
Law of Tort I (core, 15 credits)
Legal Method (core, 15 credits)
Year 2 modules include:
Contract Law II (core, 15 credits)
Criminal Law II (core, 15 credits)
Land Law II (core, 15 credits)
Law of Equity and Trusts I (core, 15 credits)
Law of Tort II (core, 15 credits)
Law of the European Union I (core, 15 credits)
Consumer Rights Law (option, 15 credits)
Employment Law (option, 15 credits)
Law of Advocacy and Mooting (option, 15 credits)
Law of Evidence (option, 15 credits)
Legal Research Methods (option, 15 credits)
Medical Law (option, 15 credits)
Year 3 modules include:
Civil Law and Practice (core, 15 credits)
Criminal Litigation (core, 15 credits)
Law of Equity and Trusts II (core, 15 credits)
Law of the European Union II (core, 15 credits)
Child Law (option, 15 credits)
Civil Liberties and Human Rights (option, 15 credits)
Company Law (option, 15 credits)
Dissertation (option, 15 credits)
Environmental Law (option, 15 credits)
Extended Essay (option, 15 credits)
Family Law (option, 15 credits)
International Trade Law (option, 15 credits)
Jurisprudence (option, 15 credits)
Landlord and Tenant Law (option, 15 credits)
Law of Evidence (option, 15 credits)
Law of Immigration (option, 15 credits)
Music and Entertainment Law (option, 15 credits)
Penal Policy (option, 15 credits)
Public International Law (option, 15 credits)
Where this course can take you
Many LLB graduates go on to train as a solicitor or barrister. As well as qualifying you for this next stage of training, the course also opens the door to many other graduate careers, including roles in business, media, voluntary organisations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
Career management is encouraged through reference to the relevant professional bodies, work experience and careers advice.
