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BSc (Hons) Law with Management

Study your BSc (Hons) Law with Management Degree in London

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Individuals who have an understanding of the complexities and technicalities of the law and who are able to analyse and present legal data and argument in an understandable form should have no difficulty obtaining employment in today’s competitive job market. Where this knowledge is combined with an understanding of the competitive and economic environment then graduates can offer considerable value added to the organisation.

A degree that combines these skills and knowledge, therefore, offers the potential graduate a wide range of career opportunities in large, small, public or private enterprise's both in the UK and around the globe.

On successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Law with Management degree, you will be in a position to fully utilise your knowledge in a number of management roles within the public and private sector. Furthermore, graduating with a Law and Management bachelor degree will award you partial exemption from the Foundations of Legal Knowledge, giving you the option to complete additional legal modules in order to gain entry onto professional vocational courses such as the Legal Practice Course and Bar Vocational Course.

As well as offering employment in solicitors’ firms or barristers’ chambers graduates in law work in the police service, in the armed forces, in journalism, academia, industry, banking, management or the civil service.

» A Law degree in London

The advantages of a London location to both law students and faculty are diverse. Among the most important of these is the close proximity of a wide range of prestigious law firms, multi-national companies and business organisations. Law resource information is equally bountiful and accessible in the Capital. Indeed, London is undoubtedly the premier location for a law degree programme.

» How can I study this degree?

The Greenwich School of Management (GSoM) Bachelor of Science Honours Degree BSc (Hons) programmes are delivered full-time, with three intakes per year in October, February and June.

This degree is available to study as an accelerated two calendar year programme.

Our two year degree allows you to complete your studies more quickly getting you to into the work place a year ahead of your contemporaries. You will study 3 semesters per year instead of the usual 2.

» Programme Assessment

The assessment methods for students on the BSc (Hons) Degree are a mixture of individual module assignments, group project work and written examinations.

Assessment will take place during and at the end of each semester period with a final research project presented at the final stage of the degree programme. This industry-specific research will allow you to demonstrate your ability to critically evaluate and synthesise the knowledge gained in the classroom.

» Bachelors degrees at GSoM

The GSoM Bachelor Degree programmes are awarded by the University of Plymouth an internationally recognised institution ranked one of the top five modern universities in the UK.

The GSoM Campus offers a prestigious first division university education studied in the heart of historic Greenwich within close proximity to Central London and Canary Wharf. With a diverse range of business, management and law degrees, GSoM programmes are designed to meet the needs of employing organisations worldwide.

If you would like advice concerning your eligibility or would like to discuss the programme in more detail please contact a Course Advisor at the School on +44 (0) 208 516 7800 or by email enquiry@greenwich-college.ac.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you soon and welcoming you as a student to one of the leading independent management schools in the UK.

UCAS Campus (Institution) Code: G74

BSc (Hons) Law with Management UCAS course codes

Mode of Study

UCAS Course Code

2 year accelerated

M1N2

2 year extended (incl 8 month foundation stage)

MCN2


To reference UCAS course codes for our other BSc degree pathways please click here.

Mode of attendance

Full time

Starting Dates

February, June and October each year.

Mode of attendance

The University of Plymouth BSc Programmes at Greenwich School of Management can be studied full time only. The programme is available to study as an accelerated degree over two calendar years.

BSc (Hons) Programme structure

Two calendar year accelerated degree
There are three stages to the programme. There are six subjects at each stage: three subjects in any semester. Each stage takes eight months (two semesters) to complete. This degree programme takes twenty-four months (six semesters) to complete.

The first year/ stage offers fundamental academic grounding, the second and third years engage more directly with the specialist subject to advance the students’ analytical thinking and understanding of the industry.

Programme fees

2 year accelerated degree

EU Students Non-EU Students
Year one £4,500 £10,425
Year two £4,500 £10,425
£9,000 £20,850

2 year Extended Degree (+ 8 month foundation stage)

EU Students Non-EU Students
Year one £4,500 £10,425
Year two £4,500 £10,425
Year three (8 months) £3,375 £6,950
£12,375 £27,800

Exam Fees

Exam registration - £10 per exam

Entry Requirements

  • 'A' Level passes amounting to 240 UCAS points

    Or
  • NQF Level 3 qualifications equivalent to 240 UCAS points at ‘A’ level or equivalent qualifications (including the GSoM Degree Foundation Programme Diploma)

    And
  • English language proficiency, which can be demonstrated by IELTS 6, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants whose first language is English, or who have undertaken a programme of study with English as the medium of instruction, may not need to fulfil this requirement.

Level of Entry

If you are unsure whether you qualify for a Law programme please feel free to either:

Apply for the programme. You may well be accepted (your registration fee is refundable if you are not accepted).

Or

Make an appointment to see us:

In either case if you are not qualified for Registration then we will recommend the most efficient way for you to qualify.

How to make an application

To make an application please send us the following information:

  1. Your completed GSoM Application Form - Application forms are available in your prospectus pack or you can click here to complete the form online.

    If you need any help or advice before completing the application form please write to or telephone the School and speak to a counsellor who will advise you.

  2. The GSoM International Student Declaration Form - If you require a Student Visa to study in the UK you will be required to complete this form. Click here to download a copy of the International Student Declaration Form. This is not a requirement if you hold a British Passport.
  3. Copies of your qualifications as listed on your application form.
  4. Your CV / Resume detailing your educational and professional achievements.
  5. A Reference from a place of study or an employer. - References must be on letterhead paper, signed and dated by your referee or emailed from an official email address.
  6. A photocopy of the relevant pages of your passport. - For example front cover, personal details page and any pages indicating relevant visas or migration stamps.
  7. The Application Fee of £130. - This can be paid by cheque or postal order made payable to Greenwich School of Management Ltd. Credit / Debit Card, or by Bank Transfer (click here for the GSoM account details). The application fee is entirely refundable should you not be accepted.

Send the above to the Admissions Department at GSoM either by post or email:

Email: admissions@greenwich-college.ac.uk

Admissions
Greenwich School of Management
Royal Hill
Greenwich
London
SE10 8RD

To email your application, scan and attach your documentation and arrange the application fee payment as above. If you wish you can submit an application in person.

UCAS Applicants

If you have any difficulty in obtaining a UCAS form from your school or college please contact the School immediately on this number: +44 (0)20 8516 7800.

UCAS Code Information

- Greenwich School of Management
- Institution code name: GSoM
- Institution code: G74

Registration

On receipt of your application form and enclosures the School will assess your application and:

  1. Accept your application if you are qualified for the programme. (If you are not qualified the School may suggest an alternative programme that suits your needs and qualifications).
  2. Forward to you an acceptance letter and statement of fees. These letters will inform you of the date that you should enrol and the duration and cost of the programme.

Enrolment

  1. You should arrive at Greenwich School of Management on the date specified on your acceptance letter.
  2. You will be expected to pay your tuition fees on or before enrolment. You can arrange an easy payment plan with the School bursar on the day of your enrolment if necessary although you will still need to make an initial deposit. Please speak to a course advisor if you would like further information regarding payment options.

Further Information

  • Tuition fees are payable in advance.
  • Tuition fees are non-refundable.
  • The registration fee is refundable should the School be unable to accept you.
  • Overseas students are reminded that they must comply with Home Office regulations on immigration, particularly with respect to attendance.A medical certificate must support absences due to illness.
  • Programme details are correct at the time of going to press but are subject to alteration.
  • Programmes will only take place if justified by demand.
  • All fees are inclusive of Government taxes.
  • Students must adhere to the regulations relating to their programme.
  • The Students’ Union Fee of £10 may be payed on enrolment.
  • The admission requirements stated for the programmes represent the minimum entry standard. Greenwich School of Management and the University of Plymouth reserve the right to require entry standards above the minimum.
  • The School reserves the right to refuse to accept or to enrol any student

Programme Modules

» Legal Systems and Skills

This module provides an introduction to the nature and sources of English and European Law and the institutions and processes by which laws are applied in practice. It is designed to develop an appreciation of the work of the civil and criminal justice system and the processes of dispute resolution, and to develop an awareness of the necessary skills appropriate to the study of law (eg. legal writing, drafting and advocacy and the recognition of the relevance of ethical consideration).

» Contract Law

Module Description
This module aims to equip students with an understanding of the complexities involved in the intricate area of private contracts. Philosophical aspects of the contract will be examined, as will the grounding principles of how these are adopted and implemented in a commercial setting. This module will give students an appreciation and understanding of the role that contracts play in the commercial arena in addition to equipping them with the relevant skills to enable them to progress on to professional training at a later date.

» Management

Module Description
The role of the manager has developed significantly over the past twenty-five years. Not just a person who gives orders and sees that they are applied, the modern manager must be aware of business strategy and understand how that can become reality through effective business policy. Modern managers understand how personnel is motivated, how policy is communicated and how market awareness is vital to survival in a competitive free-market economy.

» Business Economics

Module Description
Economic theory assists the modern manager to understand the ways in which the scale of operations may impact upon cost savings, as well as the influence of world economic trends upon individual business strategy. In this way, managers utilise micro-and macro-economic data to improve decision making about future policy.

» Land Law

Module Description
The purpose of this module is to offer students an in-depth knowledge and perspective of the concepts of land law. An understanding of the fundamental issues and tangible concepts of land law will be examined, e.g. interests in land, leases and co-ownership. This module will also outline the various ethical and moral issues involved within this area. It will illustrate how the courts address these issues in line with legislation such as the Human Rights Act and decisions from the European Courts.

» Tort Law

Module Description
This module will illustrate the obligations and implications of activities involved within the public arena. Students will be introduced to the basics of general negligence and its liability, coupled with specific areas such as clinical negligence. In addition, this module will cover areas such as product liability, defamation and nuisance as well as defences to these claims. Additionally, students will be encouraged to consider the socio-economic conditions within which torts are committed, and the implications that these have on society. Moreover, this module will draw from other common law systems and illustrate how their precedents could affect judicial decisions here in the UK.

» Company Law

Module Description
This module identifies the various forms and structures of companies and at what level they operate, including regulatory guidelines within which they operate. In addition, legislative instruments affecting the role of companies and the fiduciary duties placed upon their corporate officers are examined. This is a wide ranging and challenging module which will draw from a number of core areas including tort, contract and equity. Students will be encouraged to develop their interpretation of statutory and common law functions, enabling them to better understand the changing dynamics of company law.

» Business Organisation and Policy

Module Description
Managers are continuously under pressure to adapt their policies and organisational structure to the changing environment together with the opportunities and threats presented. We need to understand the benefits of alternative policies in the face of change and how organisations ought to adapt to meet their business aims. Managers should, therefore, be aware of the nature of external and internal pressures and the ways in which these might influence short-term objectives.

» Criminal Law

Module Description
This module will evaluate the key principles of the criminal justice system and offer students a detailed knowledge of this area of the law. The general principles of what constitutes a crime will be addressed, as well as the various corresponding sanctions that can be implemented through offences of criminal liability. As well as grasping fundamental issues of criminal law, students will develop an appreciation of the relationship between the theory and practice of criminal law. Moreover, students will be encouraged to offer opinion based on relevant statutory guidelines to factual scenarios. Through critical analytical approach, students will be able to comprehend the extent and range of criminal law issues.

» Project Management

Module Description
A major skill relevant to business organisations is that of managing projects. It frequently entails using teams in which individual responsibilities need to be co-ordinated to ensure that objectives are met. The module explores the basis of an effective planning process through the appropriate scheduling of resources and offers the opportunity to final year undergraduates to demonstrate their skills in the preparation of a research project. The project should focus upon a particular business problem or opportunity. Typically, course members will choose a case study and make a critical appraisal in the light of related business theories. The benefit of this study is that it provides a real possibility that the conclusions of the project could make a contribution to business efficiency.

» Strategic Management

Module Description
The module explores the ways in which the overall aims and objectives of a business might interact with the need to institute changes in response to external challenges. Management structures within organisations must accommodate these changes and adapt accordingly to the business environment.

» Information Systems Management

Module Description
Management forecasting and effective decision making relies heavily upon the nature and quality of the data available. The management of modern information systems offers the benefit of better informed strategic decisions. This module explores the most effective ways in which data may be captured, stored, retrieved and interpreted.

Undergraduate Student Finance Advice

If you are a UK or EU Citizen and are making an application for a UK undergraduate degree, you may be eligible for financial support from the government through Student Finance England. The main sources of financial help available are grants and bursaries which you don’t pay back and loans which you do.

There are two types of student loans available which you may be able to receive for each year of your course.

  • Student tuition fee loan – to help with the cost of your tuition fees
  • Student maintenance loan – to help with accommodation and living costs

If you are a full-time student you can also apply for a Maintenance Grant to help with your living costs which you don’t have to pay back.

For more information on the types of loans available please click on the links below:

» Student Tuition Fee Loans


Did you know that you can get a student loan if you are a Home Student (UK or EU) on a full-time undergraduate (Bachelors) programme?

Paying for your tuition fees using a student loan allows you to defer repayment of your fees until you have graduated and are earning a good salary.

You pay your Tuition Fee Loan back when you are earning:

  • Over £15,000 per year if you start your course before September 2012
  • Over £21,000 a year if you start your course in September 2012 or later (subject to approval by parliament)

Once you are earning this amount then repayments will be taken from your salary. You will repay your fees at 9% of your earnings over the £15,000 threshold. Any debt that remains unpaid after 25 years will be cancelled.

Below is a list of the maximum available tuition fee loan amounts for the relevant academic years

  • £3,290 for 2010/11 (October 2010, February 2011 and June 2011 enrolments)
  • £3,375 for 2011/12 (October 2011, February 2012 and June 2012 enrolments)
  • £9,000 for 2012/13 (October 2012, February 2013 and June 2013 enrolments)

If you are unsure of the tuition fee of your chosen programme please contact us on 0208 516 7800.

The two year accelerated degree programme delivered at GSoM means that there is a shortfall in the yearly loan available from the Student Loan Company. The easiest way to cover this shortfall is to pay a third of the difference at the start of each semester or to arrange smaller instalments directly with GSoM. If you would like to discuss this in more detail please contact our Finance Department on 0208 516 7800.

» Student Maintenance Loans


UK Students studying full-time are eligible to receive a loan to help towards their living expenses.

The repayment terms of this loan are similar to the student tuition fee loan, and it is repaid once you are earning over the current threshold.

Eligible students receive 72% of the maximum loan regardless of any other income. The remaining 28% will be dependent on:

  • Your household income
  • Where you live
  • When you start your course
  • What year of study you are in
  • What help you get through the Maintenance Grant

The maximum Maintenance Loan available for students starting their course in 2010/11 and 2011/12 is:

  • £3,838 if you’re living at home
  • £4,950 if you’re living away from home outside London
  • £6,928 if you’re living away from home in London

The maximum Maintenance Loan available for students starting their course in 2012/13 is:

  • £4,375 if you're living at home
  • £5,500 if you’re living away from home outside London
  • £7,675 if you’re living away from home in London

» Student Maintenance Grants


If you are a new full-time student you can apply for a means-tested Maintenance Grant which you do not have to pay back.

For 2010/11 and 2011/12 you can apply for a Maintenance Grant if your household income is £50,020 or less. If you receive a Maintenance Grant your Maintenance Loan may be reduced. The amount that you receive is dependent on your family income and the number of other dependent children in the household.

Special Support Grants

If you get or qualify for Income Support or Housing Benefit you may get the Special Support Grant instead of the Maintenance Grant. The amount you can get through the Special Support Grant is the same as that available through the Maintenance Grant. You are likely to qualify for the Special Support grant if:

  • You are a single parent
  • Your partner is also a student
  • You have certain disabilities

If you get a Special Support Grant, it won’t affect how much you can get through the Maintenance Loan and it will not be counted as income when working out if you are entitled to income-related benefits or tax credits.

How to apply for a student loan

To apply for a tuition fee loan, maintenance loan or maintenance grant you will need to contact Student Finance England on 0845 300 50 90 or click here to visit their website.

Click here to download the Student Finance England Guide to Financial Support.

It is best to apply as early as possible to ensure your finance is secured before your course begins.

When making an application to the Student Loan Company you should register as a Greenwich School of Management student. Although your degree is awarded by the University of Plymouth you are a student of the Greenwich School of Management – mentioning the University of Plymouth will confuse the SLC and could delay your loan application.

Completing a PN1 form – Guidance notes

What is a PN1 form?
A PN1 form is the form that you will need to complete to make an application for a Student Loan.

The following information is provided for information only and is based on our understanding of the Student finance system. If you are in doubt about any of the points below, please contact the Student Loans Company directly on 0845 300 50 90.

You may apply for a maintenance loan and/ or tuition fee loan. You do not have to declare your income for either of these, but you do have to complete a Loan Request Form. Click here to download a copy.

If you apply for a maintenance loan the money will be paid to you directly and you will be required to pay it back, this is usually taken directly from your salary once you have graduated and are working full time.

If you apply for a tuition fee loan the money is paid directly to Greenwich School of Management and will have to be paid back similar to the maintenance loan.

Please give very careful consideration to whether you want to apply for a loan. Completing a Loan Request Form will generate money, but this will have to be paid back at some time in the future.

Completing the PN1 Form

The PN1 form is completed by everyone applying for student finance. You may either apply on-line, or if you don’t have access to the internet there is a paper version available.

The form is available for download via the following link:
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/DG_183342.

Or you can apply online:
www.studentfinance.direct.gov.uk/portal/page?_pageid=153,4680119&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

Please read the instructions on the PN1 form and the separate PN1 notes.

Financial help for EU Students

Not from the UK? If you are classed as a European Union (EU) student and you are studying a full-time undergraduate programme in the UK you can apply for a student loan to help pay for your tuition fees.

Student loans are funded by the government of the country where you choose to study, and paid directly to your college or university by the Student Loans Company.

For more information click here:
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning

About the University of Plymouth

The University of Plymouth is consistently ranked as one of the top five modern universities in the UK and is a national leader for teaching excellence.

With over thirty thousand students studying on and off campus, the University of Plymouth is one of the largest universities in the UK. The University has a reputation for friendliness and widening participation as well as for developing innovative business partnerships and programmes of study. This is particularly evidenced in the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered at the School.

The University of Plymouth is one of only two universities to have been awarded seven prestigious National Teaching Fellowships. It also demonstrates research of both national and international excellence.

The Law Society

Electing to study the LLB (Hons) or the BSc (Hons) Law with management at the School may be some students’ first experience of law in a theoretic sense and they have been developed to ensure that they will gain a sound understanding of the fundamental principles.

The degrees, awarded by the University of Plymouth, are internationally recognised. They have been developed to offer students the full qualifying foundation areas of law needed for exemption on vocational courses laid down by the Joint Academic Stage Board of the Law Society and the Bar Council of England and Wales.

On successful completion of the LLB(Hons) students will be qualified to enrol onto the professional stage of training to become a barrister on the Bar Vocational Course or alternatively train to be a Solicitor on a Legal Practice Course. When students graduate with a BSc(Hons) Law with management degree, a partial exemption from the foundations of legal knowledge will be awarded. Thus, giving them the option of completing additional law modules in order for them to gain entry onto the professional vocational courses.

The Law Society represents, protects and promotes solicitors in England and Wales. Its remit covers a wide variety of activities from negotiating with and lobbying the Government, to offering training and advice to solicitors.

The Bar Council is the professional body for barristers in England and Wales, it provides representation and services to the Bar and guidance on issues in professional practice.

The Law Library

The School is proud of The Lord Harris Library, which ensures that our collection and services are in line with the legal library guidelines laid down by the Society of Legal Scholars.

In addition to the latest law textbooks, the Lord Harris Library also holds a comprehensive range of legal journals and periodicals, including the All England, Weekly and Law Reports which will assist students in considering recent judgments and precedents - a pivotal element for successful progression on the programmes.

GSoM Law students also have access to up-to-the-minute online legal resources via Lexis Library and Westlaw, databases which provide the very latest information in legislation and case law, as well as giving access to hundreds of journal articles, news and commentary.

The School’s Law Librarian is always willing to assist or offer advice concerning library resources and other sources of information in London.

Remote Access

Law students, faculty and staff are able to access the databases remotely via a portal, allowing access to the School’s online resources from anywhere in the world.

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