Law, Human Rights and Social Justice (Hons), L.L.B.

  • Application Deadline
  • 36 months
    Duration
The Law, Human Rights and Social Justice (Hons) at De Montfort University is a qualifying law degree, which means you will cover the core law content that the Bar Standards Board and the Solicitors Regulation Authority require, as well as studying how individuals are protected and how they interact on issues such as immigration, housing and state benefits.

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Teaching and assessment

In this Law, Human Rights and Social Justice (Hons) at De Montfort University ou will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work and self-directed study. 

Assessment is through coursework (presentations, essays and reports) and usually an exam or test, which is typically weighted as follows in your first year:

  • Exam: 70%
  • Coursework: 30%

These assessment weightings are indicative only. The exact weighting may vary depending on option modules chosen by students and teaching methods deployed by the academic member of staff each year. Indicative assessment weighting and assessment type per module are shown as part of the module information. Again these are based on the current academic session. 

    Reasons to study Law, Human Rights and Social Justice at DMU:

  • Specialist options such as human rights, refugee law, social justice and immigration
  • Enjoy an international experience with #DMUglobal trips include New York, Berlin, Toronto and Doha
  • A fully qualifying law degree with full exemptions from the academic stage of the professional qualification for solicitors and barristers
  • A dedicated law environment including a mock court room, client interviewing room and an integrated law library

Activities available such as DMU Legal Advice Centre, the Careers Project, Street Law, DMU Law Society, client interviewing and mooting enhance your employability, ensuring you are well equipped for a range of career paths or further study

  • Opportunities to get involved in extra-curricular activities such as visits to the Supreme Court, giving talks about legal issues in schools and colleges, and social events including the Annual Law Society Ball
  • Preparation for careers in various areas such as housing, immigration, social welfare, the charity sector and the voluntary sector

Career

Many graduates go into the legal profession, but the career opportunities for law graduates are infinite.

Recent graduates from our Law School have gone onto careers such as Legal Associate at Barratt Developments PLC, Case Worker at Ministry of Justice, Investigation Support Assistant at Leicestershire Police and Prosecution Manager at Arriva Rail North.

Accreditation

This course meets the requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board, which means that you will graduate with full exemptions from the academic stage of the professional qualification for solicitors and barristers. 

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 36 months
    • Duration description
      four years with a placement
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus
  • More information Go to the programme website

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Constitutional and Administrative Law
  • Law of Contract
  • Criminal Law
  • English and European Legal Contexts
  • Human Rights
  • European Union Public Law
  • Substantive Law of the European Union
  • Land Law

English Language Requirements

You need the following IELTS score:

  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

  • A typical offer is 112 UCAS points. You need to study at least two subjects at A-level or equivalent (eg BTEC)
  • You must have at least five GCSEs at grades A–C including English language
  • Pass Access with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit (or equivalent)

    English (Language or Literature) and Maths GCSE required as separate qualifications at grade C

    We will normally require students to have had a break from full time education before undertaking the Access course

Studyportals Tip: Students should consider taking one of the Pre-Bachelor's below. these courses will be necessary if:

  • You are considered ineligible for admission
  • You need to improve your academic, study, research or language skills
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Tuition Fee

  • International

    13250 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 13250 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.

  • EU/EEA

    9250 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 9250 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
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Living costs for Leicester

  • 751 - 1430 GBP/month
    Living Costs

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

Funding

  • DMU Global High Flyers Award
  • Vice-Chancellor’s Sports Scholarship
  • International Scholarships

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