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216 | Law Law LLB (Hons) Why study this course? With an impressive list of alumni practising law at the highest levels, this Single Honours programme is recognised as a qualifying law degree that will enable you to train as a solictor or barrister after graduation. Our law degree examines law in its social, political, ethical, historical and international contexts. You’ll explore core legal subjects such as crime, torts, contract, land, equity and public law, developing your understanding of the rules which structure relationships between governments and citizens, and between private individuals. You’ll study principles and doctrines of English and European and International law and have plenty of opportunities to develop your practical skills. You can take part in mooting (practising oral arguments), client interviewing, and could volunteer as a Community Legal Companion, within the innovative CLOCK programme. What will this mean for my future? The Single Honours law programme is accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board as a ‘qualifying law degree’ and thus satisfies the current academic stage of legal professional qualification. Your degree will also be of value in many other careers. After further study or training you might work as a company secretary, chartered accountant, tax advisor or in business. You might also work in the police service or pursue a career with a charity or in international relations. Accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board * Please refer to page 214 for information on the route to qualification as a solicitor. INDICATIVE MODULES First Year • Legal Skills • Legal Systems • Public Law • Tort Law • Two electives in another subject Second Year • Land Law • Contract • Criminal Law Plus optional modules in: • Mental Health Law • Law in Action • Family Law Third Year • European Law • Equity and Trusts Plus optional modules in: • Child Law • Commercial Law • Employment Law • Evidence KEY INFORMATION UCAS Code - M100 Foundation Year Yes Indicative entry requirements Single Honours A level: BBB-ABC BTEC: DDM Course duration 3 years or 4 years with an international year For further information on entry requirements please visit keele.ac.uk/entryrequirements International Year Yes Learn a Language Yes