Law (Philosophy, Politics and Law Pathway) LLB (Hons)
University of Surrey
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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

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**Why choose this course**• Top lawyers not only know what the law is, but they understand why it is this way, what philosophical ideals and values it is based on, and how it can be made better. • The heightened analytical skills that can be obtained on our LLB in Law (Philosophy, Politics and Law Pathway) are increasingly in demand by employers. As technology eliminates simplistic tasks, employers are progressively seeking law graduates who have complex problem-solving skills, can think ...Read more


Why choose this course

• Top lawyers not only know what the law is, but they understand why it is this way, what philosophical ideals and values it is based on, and how it can be made better.
• The heightened analytical skills that can be obtained on our LLB in Law (Philosophy, Politics and Law Pathway) are increasingly in demand by employers. As technology eliminates simplistic tasks, employers are progressively seeking law graduates who have complex problem-solving skills, can think abstractly, argue critically and find creative solutions to novel legal problems. This is what our course delivers.
• We offer our own Professional Legal Practice (SQE Pathway) LLM so you can apply to stay at Surrey for your masters and benefit from the familiar teaching environment.
• You’ll have the option to take one of our award-winning Professional Training placements that will prepare you for work in industry.


What you will study

You’ll gain a strong understanding of the main areas of legal knowledge, including law as it:
• Regulates the functions of the state (public law and criminal law)
• Regulates relations between private individuals (contract law and tort law),
• regulates the ownership and control of land and other property (land law, and equity and trusts). After your first year, you will immerse yourself in deeper questions about the operation and design of our legal system and the principles of legal change and reform. You will take optional modules on the philosophical, social and political dimensions of law, focusing on cutting-edge legal problems and developing your knowledge of the relation between law and society, and the values and political structures our legal system is based on. You will learn how to evaluate the law, analyse its application to given situations and apply your legal understanding in a national or international context. We also provide a series of employability training seminars, digital lawyering, pro bono opportunities, and extracurricular activities focusing on client interviewing, negotiation and mooting.

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24th
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12th
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14 Nov 24

Surrey University is an excellent place to study, there is constant communication with the teachers, loads of support and fun activities. There are great transport links and the..Read more

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Feels really welcoming and has a really calm vibe even when it gets stressful...Read more

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

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A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

33 Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Overall:ABBApplicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.

Overall:AABBBGCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Maths: Scottish National 5 - C

Overall:ABBGCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Maths: Scottish National 5 - C

Overall:QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit.

Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.

Overall:33GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Maths (either course) HL4/SL4.

Overall:Pass overall with ABB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.

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