Overview

It runs alongside the standard LLB (Hons) Law course. It shares the same core modules and offers optional modules that meet the requirements for an English qualifying (Hons) Law Canadian Route degree offered by the University of Sunderland

Key facts

This course gives you the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental doctrines and principles which underpin the law of England, Wales, and Canada. This pathway is recognised and provides a strong foundation to pursue a legal career in all these countries. It also satisfies the academic stage of training for students wishing to study the Bar Course.The pathway runs alongside our current LLB (Hons) Law(opens in new tab) course, and you'll join students studying that course. Together, you'll study a broad range of core and a choice of optional modules that meet the Bar Council requirements for an English qualifying law degree.You'll also study two core Canadian modules in Year 2 and Year 3. Through these modules, you'll gain comprehension of the Canadian legal system and constitutional law. This will prepare you for the Canadian National Committee on Accreditation exams to qualify for the Canadian bar. If you don't wish to qualify as a solicitor or barrister, this pathway also enables you to develop key transferable skills for employment outside the law. These are highly respected and sought after in other graduate career destinations in England, Wales, and Canada.We'll introduce you to a variety of approaches to studying law, including critical studies and problem-based learning. This will enable you to specialise in theoretical aspects of law, while engaging in practical activities. You can also choose to work in our Law Clinic,(opens in new tab) which provides real legal advice on a pro bono basis to members of the public.While you're with us, you may wish to join our student-led Canadian Law Society. This provides a sense of belonging and an opportunity to make friends. You'll also join our Canadian Law Alumni Society upon graduation.The pathway will prepare you for a range of career opportunities. By the end of the course, you'll have developed the necessary intellectual, personal, professional, and key skills to enable you to function as an independent, autonomous, articulate, and reflective individual.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Law

Public Law and the Law of the European Union

English Legal Systems

Practical Contract Law

Practical Land and Property Law

Canadian Legal Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

We require 60% or above in the Canadian High School Diploma.

If English isn't your first language, please see our English language requirements.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17500 GBP / year

≈ 17500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Sunderland

United Kingdom

758 - 1438 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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