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NCUK - International One Year - Law

Introduction

The International Year One in Law is a first-year undergraduate equivalent programme that builds students’ knowledge and skills in the Law field. You will also study our integrated English for Academic Purposes module which is accepted in lieu of IELTS and will help you improve your English language skills.

Students who successfully complete the International Year One in Law gain guaranteed access to the second year of an international bachelor’s degree at a top-ranked university with many degree courses to choose from.

Affiliated By

NCUK is a leading global pathway provider. Our university pathway programmes are developed in collaboration with top universities to ensure the highest quality educational experience. We partner with schools, colleges, universities, governments, and investors globally (known as NCUK Study Centres) to create successful pathways for students both locally and internationally. At NCUK, our students are at the heart of everything we do. Our pathway programmes are meticulously crafted to prepare students for success at university and beyond, transforming their futures. Our extensive network supports students on their educational journeys to more than 60 top-ranked university partners, including nine institutions in the QS World Top 100, across some of the world’s most popular study destinations.

How will I be assessed?

The assessment breakdow

Generally 50% coursework and 50% exam.

Each semester includes:

formative tasks that will prepare you for the later summative assessments. You will also complete homework assignments, engage with past examination questions and other activities.

Each semester includes:

For the summative assessments, you will be evaluated separately in each module.

Modules & Credit Hours

Students enrolled in the International Year One in Law complete a total of 5 modules (3 modules over both semesters and 1 module each per semester).

Mandatory Courses

Contract Law

Unit 1

Credits:30

This module aims to provide law students on a level four programme with the essential legal knowledge and understanding that will allow them to appreciate the operation of contract related issues in the wider legal context, as well as being able to recognise the effect of contract law on the formation, resulting obligations, breach of contractual obligations and subsequent remedies relating to individuals and businesses. The module will also develop the skills including oral and written communication. Students will be able to apply the law to practical situations and collect relevant information from identified secondary sources.

Criminal Law

Unit 2

Credits:30

This module aims to provide students on a first-year undergraduate programme with an essential knowledge and understanding of criminal law. Students will cover a range of criminal law offences, defences and liability for these, giving them the necessary legal detail and analytical skills to come to confident, evidenced conclusions. Students will be able to identify criminal offences, take a critical approach to these offences and use legal evidence effectively, applying legal principles and concepts accurately and practically.

Public Law

Unit 3

Credits:30

This module aims to provide students on a first-year undergraduate programme with an essential knowledge and understanding of criminal law. Students will cover a range of criminal law offences, defences and liability for these, giving them the necessary legal detail and analytical skills to come to confident, evidenced conclusions. Students will be able to identify criminal offences, take a critical approach to these offences and use legal evidence effectively, applying legal principles and concepts accurately and practically.

Tort Law

Unit 4

Credits:15

This module aims to evaluate and examine the rules of law (comprising both the common law principles and relevant legislative provisions) which provide the legal framework of tort law, to consider, examine and demonstrate a knowledge of the considerations of policy that underpin tort law and evaluate the objectives of tort law.Students will also learn to appreciate at an introductory level how tort law operates as a compensation and loss distribution mechanism.

English Legal System & Legal Research Skills

Unit 5

Credits:15

This module aims firstly to introduce students to the legal system of England and Wales (more commonly referred to as the ‘English Legal System’) and secondly to develop the core skills of legal research that are necessary to succeed both on an LLB programme and in future legal practice.

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Requirements:

 – Have achieved at least an NCUK EAP ‘C’ grade or hold an acceptable equivalent alternative English language qualification.

PLUS:

 – obtained a minimum of 48 NCUK foundation points with a C in at least 2 subjects following study of the NCUK International Foundation Year.

OR

 – obtained a minimum of grade ‘C’ in two relevant UK recognised ‘A’ levels.

OR

 – met one of NCUK’s country-specific entry requirements, which can be found here.

PLUS

 – completed a satisfactory entry interview designed to assess motivation, future study plans and preparedness for the International Year One in Law.

The Study Centre is responsible for assessing and verifying standard entry qualifications, which are subject to audit as part of NCUK’s quality assurance processes.

NCUK reserves the right to require applicants with non-standard qualifications to take one or more entrance tests before admission to the International Year One in Law.

University Progression

By completing the International Year in Law you will be able to progress to one of a range of six NCUK Universities across the UK where you will have several degree courses to choose from, including popular options such as Law, Business Law, Law with Criminology, Law with Finance and more!

LLB (Hons) Law degrees from UK universities are highly regarded by employers even if you don’t plan on practicing as a Solicitor/Lawyer in the future. However, if you do wish to qualify and practice as a Solicitor/Lawyer then you will also need to undertake further study, training, and work experience after completing your Law degree at university.

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