Course summary
In this course, you’ll discover real-world law in action and encounter a wide range of literature from across the globe, studied in the context of perspective-altering theories concerning identity, desire, and cultural politics. KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE Boost your employability Combining two subjects boosts your employability and gives you the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise in two subject areas, making you a more versatile graduate. Study fascinating subjects Studying English and Law provides you with analytical, research and creative transferable skills that open up a range of career paths to explore. We aim to broaden your understanding of literature and culture, while equipping you with skills and knowledge of the legal sector. We're networked into the legal profession, which opens up exciting opportunities for work internships and professional mentoring. Specialist facilities Law students are based on the Derby Campus at One Friar Gate Square. It includes a mock court room, replica custody suite and social learning hubs where you can develop your skills and familiarise yourself with the type of environments you’ll encounter in real-life legal situations. Academic expertise Our Law teaching team includes barristers, solicitors, criminal psychologists, sociologists and experienced police officers. Several are still actively engaged with practice, which helps you keep up to date with contemporary issues in justice. Our teaching is also enriched by research covering some of the most pressing issues confronting society today, from slavery to digital privacy. For English modules, you will be taught by an enthusiastic team with research expertise covering a broad range of areas in both literature and language. We place emphasis on discussion and active engagement with the material. We aim to challenge you to achieve your best. HOW YOU’LL LEARN You'll be taught through a variety of methods, such as:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops and tutorials
- Student presentations
- Debates
- One-to-one sessions with a tutorWork projects
- Self-directed study
- Video discussions with overseas partner institutions
- case preparation
- mooting - where you present a legal issue against opposing counsel in a mock court case
- interviewing
- negotiation
- Writing, editing or publishing
- Journalism
- Marketing, advertising or events
- Art and Literature-based organisations such as media centres, museums or galleries
- Teaching
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- Q31L
- Institution code:
- D39
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £14900 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £14900 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Derby
Kedleston Road
Derby
DE22 1GB