Modules

You'll take compulsory modules in your first year of the LLB, and then you'll have the opportunity to focus on your interests in the second and third years by choosing from a range of law option modules. A unique feature of the degree is that you'll also be able to study across a wide range of specialisms, drawing on globally leading expertise in the departments of Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Art, and Media, Communications and Cultural Studies. Year 1 (credit level 4) You'll study the following compulsory modules: 21st Century Legal Skills Contract Law Criminal Law: Theory and Practice Public Law and the Human Rights Act English Legal System in a Global Context Year 2 (credit level 5) You'll study the following compulsory modules: EU Law and the UK Law of Tort Land Law Trusts International Law and Politics Option modules Department of Sociology Modules You'll then choose 1 or 2 from an approved list of modules from an approved list from the Department of Sociology. This list is updated each year, and may include the following: Criminal Justice in Context Crimes Against Humanity Religion, Crime, and Law Depending on how many credits you decide to take from the Department of Sociology, you can choose up to 1 module from the Department of Law optional modules, or from relevant departments (known as the Connected Curriculum) across the University. Department of Law modules You can select up to 1 optional module that may include those listed below. Immigration Law Intellectual Property Law The Goldsmiths Elective The Goldsmiths Project We run an 'Immigration Law and Policy Clinic' that you can take for credit if you select The Goldsmiths Project module. Connected Curriculum modules You can also select modules from the Connected Curriculum, if you're keen to extend your studies beyond law. Exact lists of these modules will be available at the beginning of each academic year. You can select up to 1 module from Connected Curriculum modules. Year 3 (credit level 6) In your third year, you'll take the following compulsory modules: Criminal Justice & Human Rights Dissertation Criminal Evidence (with Advanced Mooting and Advocacy) Human Rights Law and Clinic Interdisciplinary modules You then need to select 1 or 2 from an approved list of interdisciplinary modules. This list is published annually and may include modules such as: Confronting climate crisis Media Law and Ethics Anthropology of Rights Crimes of the Powerful Psychology and Law You can then choose 2 or 3 from option modules that may include: AI, Disruptive Technologies and the Law Work Placement Commercial Law and International Trade Agreements Art Law Company Law SQE2: Practical Legal Skills in Context Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.

Assessment method

You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, depending on your module choices. These include coursework, examinations, reports, case notes, statutory interpretation, critiques of articles, and research projects such as the dissertation. As well as these traditional assessment methods, you'll also have the option in your second and third years to take modules that are wholly assessed in more innovative ways, such as:

• A portfolio of mooting contributions

• Client interviewing, persuasive argumentation, written advice and legal drafting

• Voluntary and prepared contributions in the classroom

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Solicitors Regulation Authority
• Bar Standards Board