1 : Awarding Institution / Body
Aberystwyth University
2a : Teaching Institution / University
Aberystwyth University
2b : Work-based learning (where appropriate)
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3a : Programme accredited by
Aberystwyth University
3b : Programme approved by
Aberystwyth University
4 : Final Award
Bachelor of Laws
5 : Programme title
Law and Criminology
6 : UCAS code
MM91
7 : QAA Subject Benchmark
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8 : Date of publication
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9 : Educational aims of the programme
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10 : Intended learning outcomes
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10.1 : Knowledge and understanding
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10.2 : Skills and other attributes
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10.3 : Transferable/Key skills
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11 : Program Structures and requirements, levels, modules, credits and awards
LLB Law and Criminology [MM91]
Academic Year: 2024/2025Single Honours scheme - available from 2020/2021
Duration (studying Full-Time): 3 years
Part 1 Rules
Year 1 Core (100 Credits)
Compulsory module(s).
Semester 1 LC10120 Legal and Criminal Justice Systems
LC12220 Introduction to Criminology
Semester 2 LC10320 Crime Control and Prevention
Year 1 Options
Students must take one of the following modules dependant on language preference:
Part 2 Rules
Year 2 Options
Students can take 120 credits of optional modules from the range available within the Department. If you wish to have the Foundations of Law (FoL) as part of your degree, you MUST take and pass the following modules: Tort Law, Contract Law, Criminal Law, EU Law, Public Law, Land Law, Equity and Trusts, and Human Rights (these modules are available at different levels). For students starting their degree in 2019, 2020 or 2021 who wish to obtain a ‘Qualifying Law Degree’, Human Rights (which is available at Level 2 and Level 3 and runs in alternate years) will be necessary as part of the 180 credits of ‘Foundation of Legal Knowledge’ subjects.
Year 2 Options
Law subject module options (Language preference English LC / Welsh CT):
Semester 1 CT24920 Ecwiti a Chyfraith Ymddiriedolaethau
LC27720 Climate Change and Environmental Law
Semester 2 LC22420 Technology, Artificial Intelligence and the Law
LC26720 Medicine Ethics and the Law
Year 2 Options
Criminology subject module options (Language preference English LC / Welsh CT):
Semester 1 CT21020 Yr Heddlu, Plismona a'r Gymdeithas
CT22500 Lleoliad Gwaith Cyfiawnder Troseddol
CT26120 Troseddau & Chyfiawnder Ieuenctid
LC21020 Police, Policing and Society
LC28120 Psychological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour
Semester 2 CT22520 Lleoliad Gwaith Cyfiawnder Troseddol
LC24220 Contemporary Issues in Criminology
Final Year Core (20 Credits)
Compulsory module(s).
Semester 1 LC39000 Law and Criminology Dissertation
Semester 2 LC39020 Law and Criminology Dissertation
Final Year Options
Students can take 100 credits of optional modules from the range available within the Department. If you wish to have the Foundations of Law (FoL) as part of your degree, you MUST take and pass the following modules: Tort Law, Contract Law, Criminal Law, EU Law, Public Law, Land Law, Equity and Trusts, and Human Rights (these modules are available at different levels). For students starting their degree in 2019, 2020 or 2021 who wish to obtain a ‘Qualifying Law Degree’, Human Rights (which is available at Level 2 and Level 3 and runs in alternate years) will be necessary as part of the 180 credits of ‘Foundation of Legal Knowledge’ subjects.
Final Year Options
Law subject module options (Language preference English LC / Welsh CT):
Semester 1 CT34920 Ecwiti a Chyfraith Ymddiriedolaethau
CT36600 Sgiliau Cyflogadwyedd ar gyfer Gweithwyr Proffesiynol
LC31320 Legal Practice and Public Law
LC31420 Business Law and Practice and Solicitors Accounts
LC31520 Dispute Resolution in Contract and Tort
LC36600 Employability Skills for Professionals
LC37720 Climate Change and Environmental Law
Semester 2 CT36620 Sgiliau Cyflogadwyedd ar gyfer Gweithwyr Proffesiynol
LC31720 Wills, Trusts and Estates Law and Practice
LC32420 Technology, Artificial Intelligence and the Law
LC36620 Employability Skills for Professionals
LC36720 Medicine Ethics and the Law
Final Year Options
Criminology subject module options (Language preference English LC / Welsh CT):
Semester 1 CT31020 Yr Heddlu, Plismona a'r Gymdeithas
CT32500 Lleoliad Gwaith Cyfiawnder Troseddol
CT36120 Trosedd & Chyfiawnder Ieuenctid
CT37120 Troseddeg Feirniadol a Radical
LC31020 Police, Policing and Society
LC37120 Critical and Radical Criminology
LC38120 Psychological Explanations of Criminal Behaviour
Semester 2 CT32520 Lleoliad Gwaith Cyfiawnder Troseddol
LC34220 Contemporary Issues in Criminology
Final Year Options
In relation to the SQE modules available in the final year, students may take up to four of the SQE modules, or up to five SQE modules if they have taken Land Law / Cyfraith Tir or Equity and Trusts / Ecwiti a Chyfraith Ymddiriedau in Year 2.
Final Year Options
Students should note the pre-requisite modules for LC31720 Trusts, Wills and the Administration of Estates and Trusts (Equity and Trusts / Ecwiti a Chyfraith Ymddiriedau) and LC31820 Property Law and practice (Land Law / Cyfraith Tir)
12 : Support for students and their learning
Every student is allocated a Personal Tutor. Personal Tutors have an
important role within the overall framework for supporting students and
their personal development at the University. The role is crucial in
helping students to identify where they might find support, how and where
to seek advice and how to approach support to maximise their student
experience. Further support for students and their learning is provided by
Information Services and Student Support and Careers Services.
13 : Entry Requirements
14 : Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning
All taught study schemes are subject to annual monitoring and periodic
review, which provide the University with assurance that schemes are
meeting their aims, and also identify areas of good practice and
disseminate this information in order to enhance the provision.
15 : Regulation of Assessment
15.1 : External Examiners
External Examiners fulfill an essential part of the University’s Quality
Assurance. Annual reports by External Examiners are considered by
Faculties and Academic Board at university level.
16 : Indicators of quality and standards
The Department Quality Audit questionnaire serves as a checklist about the
current requirements of the University’s Academic Quality Handbook. The
periodic Department Reviews provide an opportunity to evaluate the
effectiveness of quality assurance processes and for the University to
assure itself that management of quality and standards which are the
responsibility of the University as a whole are being delivered
successfully.
