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LLM
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PG Dip, PG Cert
Intermediate awards available
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July 2014
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Programme content
The aim of the LLM (Modular) programme is to provide a range of local, national,
international and global themes for study in a critical legal perspective. It aims to provide
considerable freedom to individual students to devise their own programme by choosing from
the varied options available. Students, thus, have the opportunity to link previous or current
experience to academic inquiry. It aims to engender excellent research and writing skills
based on stronger foundations and better understanding of the role of law in a contemporary
context. The objective of the programme is to promote better understanding of law related
frameworks in areas such as human rights, international law, development, refugees, minority
rights and Islam.
The Aims and Objectives of the LLM (Modular) Programme are to:
The LLM ( Modular ) offers flexibility by offering the student one core module, Current
Issues and Research in International Law and an unrestricted choice of three options from a
range of existing modules. Students take four modules and write a dissertation.
LLM General at UEL
The LLM ( Modular ) at UEL is a distinctive programme for the following reasons
The School has experts in the field whose research was rated as international
recognized in the Research Assessment Exercise 2008;
LLM programs judged by the highest grade "commendable" by the Quality assurance
Agency in 2002;
The LLM (Modular) offers a range of innovative programmes of which the students
have an unrestricted choice in three options;
The LLM (Modular) is attractive due to the programme structure making it entirely
research based while offering students the flexibility of choosing research areas
within the modules and for their dissertation;
The LLM (Modular) will be taught, as with the existing programme, through
interactive lectures and seminars and day schools;
The LLM (Modular) is supported by a strong library collection and the critical studies
academic culture at the School of Law and UEL.
Admission requirements
Qualifications for admission are a good degree in law, the social sciences or the humanities
or another appropriate degree. Professional qualifications will also be taken in account.
Applicants whose first language is not English or who have not studied for the first degree in
English medium require IELTS at 6.5 or its equivalent.
Students that apply to enter stages of the programme may be admitted through normal
Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning
(ACL) processes, or through an approved articulation agreement. Therefore such applicants
must be able to demonstrate and evidence that they have the required learning outcomes as
listed in the modules for which they are seeking exemption.
Programme structure
Students study the core module Current Issues and Research in International Law and have an
unrestricted choice for the three option modules from existing modules such as International
Refugee Law, Globalisation, International Environmental Law, Islamic Legal Theories,
International Human Rights, Law of the World Trade Organisation, International Criminal
Law, Regulation of Transnational Corporations, Minority Rights under International Law
and Islam and Human Rights. Candidates take one core and chose three option modules and
write a dissertation approved by the Dissertation committee.
Learning environment
Module Lectures/Seminars, workshops and human rights seminars, day school, visits by
external experts and the possibility of an overseas study trip.
Assessment
All modules are research based involving coursework. Students take four modules of 30
credits each for which they submit their coursework of approximately 7,000 words at the end
of the semester. The LLM dissertation accounting for 60 credits involves a 15,000 word
essay. The full time students normally complete the 180 credits requirements in one academic
year while part time students complete the same in two years.
Relevance to work/profession
Outcomes
Programme aims and learning outcomes
What is this programme designed to achieve?
This programme is designed to give you the opportunity to:
General skills
Knowledge
Thinking skills
Structure
The programme structure
Introduction
At the University of East London all programmes are credit-rated to help you to understand
the amount and level of study that is needed.
One credit is equal to 10 hours of directed study time (this includes everything you do e.g.
lecture, seminar and private study).
Credits are assigned to one of 5 levels:
0 - equivalent in standard to GCE 'A' level and is intended to prepare students for year
one of an undergraduate degree programme
1 - equivalent in standard to the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree
programme
2 - equivalent in standard to the second year of a full-time undergraduate degree
programme
3 - equivalent in standard to the third year of a full-time undergraduate degree
programme
M - equivalent in standard to a Masters degree
Credit rating
The overall credit-rating of this programme is 180 for LLM (Modular)
Typical duration
The typical duration of this programme is one year full-time or two years part-time. It is
possible to move from full-time to part-time study and vice-versa to accommodate any
external factors such as financial constraints or domestic commitments. Many of our students
make use of this flexibility and this may impact on the overall duration of their study period.
How the teaching year is divided
The teaching year is divided into two semesters of roughly equal length. A typical full-time
student will study two 30 credit modules per semester and a typical part-time student will
study one module per semester. Dissertation of 60 credits is undertaken on completion of the
four modules- during the summer for the full time student and in the second year for the part
time student.
What you will study when
LLM Modular is awarded to students who have accumulated 180 credits (with four modules
and a dissertation). Full time students do so in one academic year while part time studies
spread it over two years.
Full Time Students
YEAR
ONE
SEMESTER A
CORE Current Issues and Research in
International Law
30 Credits
OPTION TWO
30 Credits
SEMESTER B
OPTION ONE
SUMMER
DISSERTATION 60
credits
30 Credits
OPTION
THREE
30 Credits
SEMESTER A
SEMESTER B
SUMMER
YEAR
ONE
YEAR
TWO
OPTION TWO
30 Credits
OPTION
THREE
30 Credits
DISSERTATION
60 credits
Note: PG diploma in Legal Studies is awarded to students who have completed 120 credits,
having completed the modules but not the dissertation.
Year
One optional module can be taken from any LLM Porgramme or MSc Terrorism Studies
Requirements for gaining an award
In order to gain a Postgraduate Certificate, you will need to obtain 60 credits at Level M.
In order to gain a Postgraduate Diploma, you will need to obtain 120 credits at Level M
In order to obtain a Masters, you will need to obtain 180 credits at Level M. These credits
will include a 60 credit level M core module of advanced independent research.
Masters Award Classification
Where a student is eligible for an Masters award then the award classification is determined
by calculating the arithmetic mean of all marks and applying the mark obtained as a
percentage, with all decimals points rounded up to the nearest whole number, to the following
classification
70% - 100% Distinction
60% - 69% Merit
50% - 59% Pass
0% - 49% Not Passed
Additional information ...
The structure of LLM (Modular) is similar to the LLM (International Law), LLM (Human
Rights), and the LLM (Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies) except that it offers candidates an
unrestricted choice of modules.
Assessment
Teaching, learning and assessment
Teaching and learning
The individual modules are delivered through lectures and seminar series involving both staff
and student presentations.
Apart from class contributions, Students are expected to develop their ideas through research
and preparation leading to a research based essay whose title is negotiated.
Negotiated essay titles and supervision involves one to one interaction with the tutor
where the student's choice of research subject and proposed essay structure are
discussed. This process develops the knowledge base of students as there is discussion
of content, their critical thinking and analytical skills as students are expected to
contribute original ideas, the practical application of theories and doctrines and in
acquiring research methods and essay writing.
The LLM programme, in general, offers several avenues for development of knowledge,
critical thinking, practical application and general skills for life and work. These include Day
schools, guest seminar series and voluntary placement schemes.
In addition to the four modules, Students also undertake a long essay, the LLM thesis, which
further develops the skills listed above and elaborated in the assessment criteria, below.
Assessment
As the LLM programme is designed as a researched based degree, the formal assessment
method for most of the modules is the evaluation of an essay, approximately 7,000 words,
submitted at the end of the semester. However, the titles and structure are negotiated by the
student with the tutor which contributes to the research exercise.
The research essays develop knowledge in the chosen area while at the same time
demonstrating the links with other doctrines and related subjects and the overall
context.
As the essays are expected to be based on original research by students, the
assessment criteria emphasises analysis and critical appreciation (as opposed to mere
narratives).
The content of the modules and the choice of the essay titles are geared to the
development of practical skills based either on practical application or appreciation of
theories/doctrines or evaluation of contemporary trends and developments.
The essay writing process is a vital skill that is central to general ability to think,
articulate and build ideas and projects- essential for life and work.
Quality
How we assure the quality of this programme
Before this programme started
Before the programme started, the following was checked:
This is done through a process of programme approval which involves consulting academic
experts including some subject specialists from other institutions.
How we monitor the quality of this programme
The quality of this programme is monitored each year through evaluating:
Drawing on this and other information programme teams undertake the annual Review and
Enhancement Process which is co-ordinated at School level and includes student
participation. The process is monitored by the University's Quality Standing Committee.
Once every six years an in-depth review of the whole field is undertaken by a panel that
includes at least two external subject specialists. The panel considers documents, looks at
student work, speaks to current and former students and speaks to staff before drawing its
conclusions. The result is a report highlighting good practice and identifying areas where
action is needed.
The role of the programme committee
This programme has a programme committee comprising all relevant teaching staff, student
representatives and others who make a contribution towards the effective operation of the
programme (e.g. library/technician staff). The committee has responsibilities for the quality
of the programme. It provides input into the operation of the Review and Enhancement
Process and proposes changes to improve quality. The programme committee plays a critical
role in the University's quality assurance procedures.
The role of external examiners
The standard of this programme is monitored by at least one external examiner. External
examiners have two primary responsibilities:
Module evaluations
Student representation on programme committees (meeting 2 times year)
Student membership on the Law School Board
UEL teaching Staff on the LLM, associated with other universities teaching human
rights or organisations working on human rights issues, have held informal
discussions with experts. Human Rights seminars and day schools have been used as
feedback.
Further Information
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