Law Foundation Year
Gain an introduction to law with business subjects which prepare students for entry to the law degree.
Course facts
Course length: 4 years as part of an extended version of one of the degrees listed below.
UCAS Code: M111
Entry level
Applicants should have completed two years of A Level, BTEC or similar qualifications and obtained the equivalent of 80 UCAS points.
Mature students who have not recently undertaken a formalised course of study at A Level or equivalent, but who can demonstrate relevant workplace or voluntary experience, indicating their ability to complete the course successfully, will be considered.
Overseas applicants in an equivalent situation to UK students as outlined above and who have been taught in English or have IELTS 5.5 or equivalent will be considered.
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Course overview
This course is designed for students who wish to prepare for a law degree. The course aligns very closely with the LLB (Hons) and covers all the areas designed to enable you to progress to a law degree.
Throughout the course you will learn not only about the law with business subjects, but also how to develop and apply a range of legal skills including analysis, research, problem solving, written and oral expression. The lectures are supported by work in small groups in which you participate with work you have prepared in advance.
You will have access to a well-stocked, modern library with online facilities, and you will benefit from our innovative assessment methods.
Industrial focus
Members of the staff team have valuable experience in practising and teaching law and ensure that the course is constantly updated to reflect contemporary law and business practice.
Course content
Six core units:
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Working with People
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Business Issues in the Contemporary World
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Legal Research and Reasoning Skills
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Law and Business
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Law and the Individual
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Law and Society.
Why choose Solent?
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Carefully designed with employability in mind
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Direct entry onto the Solent LLB (Hons)
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Student support and guidance
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Contemporary business and legal skills.
Assessment
The course is assessed in a variety of ways including written assignments, oral presentations, group work and individual projects.
Projects/work experience
You will supplement your learning with individual and group research.
Key career skills
Problem solving, legal research, working as an individual and in teams, effective presentation and communication skills.
Career opportunities
The degree is designed to progress to a law degree which enables students to prepare for a range of careers.
Career paths include:
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solicitor
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barrister
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para-legal work
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police
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commercial organisations
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prison service
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local government.
Contacts
For further information on the course, please contact:
The Faculty of Business, Sport and Enterprise
Tel: +44 (0)23 8031 9888
Email: fbse@solent.ac.uk|
International students, please contact the International Recruitment Office:
Tel: +44 (0)23 8031 9129
Fax: +44 (0)23 8031 9412
Email: international@solent.ac.uk|