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Law with Criminology with Foundation Year at University of Salford - UCAS

Course summary

Prepare for a rewarding career in law and justice with our Law with Criminology with Foundation Year programme. Whether you want to better prepare for academic life, didn't get the grades you needed, or you've taken a break from studying, this course combines academic study with practical experience, giving you the tools and skills you need to succeed in your future studies. / Build a base level of knowledge and skills to prepare you for your future studies. / Build a foundation of knowledge in your subject area, supporting your future studies. / Practice your professional skills through a range of out-of-classroom schemes and activities This course is also available with: • Placement Year - on the placement year option, you will not pay fees to the University and will earn a wage for the work that you do. • Study Abroad – study with one of our partner Universities for a semester or a year. This programme covers the foundational legal knowledge required by the Bar Standards Board and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). You’ll also gain essential digitals skills through platforms like LinkedIn Learning, where you'll learn: / WestLaw for legal research / Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Generative AI / Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Find out more on https://www.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/law-with-criminology-with-foundation-year This course is not open to international students.

Modules

Foundation Year: Introduction to English Law, English Legal Systems, Academic and Personal Skills, Further Legal Knowledge, Introduction to Legal Skills and Attributes, Employability for Life. Year 1: Contract Law, Tort Law, Legal Systems and Legal Digital Skills, Criminal Law, Criminal Justice and Human Rights, Understanding Criminology. Year 2: Public Law, European Union Law and the UK, Land Law, Theoretical Criminology. You will also choose two elective modules. Please visit the website for more information. Year 3: Equity & Trusts, Criminal Justice and Punishment. You will also choose two electives modules. Please visit the website for more information.

Assessment method

Assessments are not just about exams. We use different assessment techniques in different modules and wherever possible these will reflect the types of work you will do in the ‘real world’ for example, portfolio work, multiple choice questions, court visit reports and problem questions. The weighting between exams and coursework varies between modules and years, however exams do still play an important role.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
M1M8
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

This course is not suitable for international students. If you are an international student and interested in a foundation year study pathway, the University of Salford website has details of the International Foundation Year.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

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Law with Criminology with Foundation Year at University of Salford - UCAS