Bradford College

Subject Area Overview

Bradford School of Law

Bradford College has a long history of providing legal education which stems from delivery of A level law through to the Foundation Degree in Law and Legal Practice, delivered for the first time in 2008/9, and established degree programmes, as well as delivering law in other areas such as ILEX (Institute for Legal Executives), and CLC (Council for Licensed Conveyancers) courses.

This comprehensive College portfolio provides students with the opportunity to study full law programmes or just specific aspects of law, to study an academic course appropriate to their personal or professional needs.

This diverse range of legal education opportunities at Bradford College supports the College inclusiveness agenda, provides the widest range of opportunities to help students from the region, nationally and internationally achieve their potential and make a rewarding and positive contribution to their own communities (College Mission Statement).

Former students are now qualified as solicitors, barristers or are flourishing in legal careers. Rated first among regional Law Schools in the 2008/9 National Students Survey, our student`s benefit from robust academic standards and participation in extra curricular events including speakers, visits, mooting and negotiating competitions. Local and national businesses and law firms sponsor substantial prizes for our top performers, as they have been so impressed by the calibre of our students and the quality of our degree and professional courses.

Local and national law firms sponsor substantial prizes for our top performers, as they have been so impressed by the calibre of our students and the quality of our degree and professional courses.

In the National Student Survey of Graduating Students 2008/09, the Bradford School of Law boasted an overall satisfaction rate of 90%, a figure which is well above that of Law students at most other Higher Education institutions in the region. For the full national results visit www.unistats.co.uk

Career Opportunities: Law, Local and National Government, Public services, Accountancy, Marketing, Banking & Finance, Business Management, Human Resources and others.

Course Overview

This degree is the perfect choice if you wish to work within the Criminal Justice System in a capacity other than as a barrister or solicitor.

Course Structure

The course is made up of a combination of diverse and absorbing modules, dealing with both legal and social welfare issues.

Modules Covered

A wide range of legal modules such as Family law, Criminology, English Legal Process and Immigration law are delivered with Social Welfare modules such as Sociology, Social Policy, & Mental Health and Disability.

Learning Methods

Your course will consist of lecture and seminar work, with supported and guided independent study.

Teaching Methods

A variety of teaching methods are used including lectures, seminars, independant research and group work.

Assessment

There will be a wide variety of assessment methods including: examinations, assignments, portfolios, presentations, dissertation, and assessed moots/client counselling.

Work Placement/Fieldwork

None

What`s Next?

On successfully completing the course, your degree could lead to a broad range of opportunities in the police force, the youth justice service, customs and excise, the probation service, the courts service, drugs prevention services or immigration services.

Entry Requirements

You will need ta minimum of two A Levels equivalent to approximately 240 UCAS points, or AVCE (minimum of 12 units), or BTEC National or equivalent or Access Course, or the international equivalent. If you are a non-standard applicant, these formal entry requirements may not be necessary. Entry will be based upon your ability to demonstrate the capability to complete, and benefit from, the course.
If you successfully complete the College`s Foundation Degree in Law and Legal Practice, you will be eligible for direct entry to Level 2 of this degree.

Programme Specification

NSS Results for Law 2009

The National Student Survey (NSS) is the biggest annual survey of final year students studying on higher education courses in England. Bradford College is proud to announce that our student satisfaction exceeds the national average in many areas of teaching and learning.

* 90% students were satisfied with the quality of their course which exceeds the national average of 81%
* 95% of students were satisfied with the teaching of their course, exceeding the national average of 83%
* 77% of students were satisfied with the advice and support received on their course, which exceeds the national average of 74%
* 80% of students were satisfied with the organisation and management of their course, exceeding the national average of 72%
* We boasted an overall student satisfaction rate of 90%, which is well above that of Law students studying at Universities in the region

Read more about our National Student Survey Results

Did you know?

We were delighted that the QAA's Integrated Quality and Enhancement Review (IQER), carried out in January 2010 concluded that they had 'Confidence' (the highest judgement possible) in the quality of our Higher Education provision.

For further details read the summary report