PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION LAW FHEQ 3 University …

PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

LAW University Foundation in Law

FHEQ 3

Version

Current Version

1.16

Prior Version/s

1.15

April 2019 August 2018

PATHWAY/s Pathway Type Pathway Areas Pathways/s University SITS Code/s College MAZE Code/s

Pathway Provision

Awarding University Awards by Pathway

Subject Benchmark Statements College Status College Location University Location University Faculty University School/s Rationale

Undergraduate Law Law U3L1, U6L1, U6L2, U3L2

College: FHEQ Level/s University: FHEQ Level/s University of Hertfordshire Degree awards

3 and 4 5 and 6

LLB (Hons) Law BA (Hons) Criminal Justice and Criminology QAA: Law 1261 07/15; General Business and Management 1089 02/15;

FHEQ Award Level 6

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Associate College

College Lane Campus, Hatfield (part of University estates provision)

De Havilland Campus, Hatfield

Hertfordshire Law School

Law

The partnership between the College and University of Hertfordshire facilitates the acquisition of an

undergraduate degree by international students who, because of their previous educational

experience, are not normally able to gain direct access to the University's degree courses. The

pathway has therefore been developed to satisfy important pedagogical issues:

1.

To ensure that international students have a dedicated period of time, in a familial and safe

setting, to adjust to and acquire the skills to prepare for further studies within a western learning

environment.

2.

To satisfy the University's quality protocols, which in turn are directed by the QAA Subject

Benchmark requirements, for articulation purposes.

3.

Facilitate access to a pathway leading to a University degree award.

4.

Protect the entry tariff of the University to its degree courses and ensure that the University

does not need to lower its entry tariff in order to increase its international student population.

5.

Widen access and participation in higher education in line with the University's

internationalisation agenda.

6.

Commit to the provision of best practice customer service and student experience for

international students and thus add value to the University's award winning student lifestyle.

7.

Support the integrity of the University's QAA commitment by adopting and adapting the

University's quality regime to form the basis of a robust, quality driven academic provision and

administrative systems and processes.

8.

Facilitate effective and efficient, low risk public/private partnership in line with the

University's strategic research mission.

9.

Enhance the global reach of the University into previously untapped markets and market

segments.

10. Add resource, human and financial, to the University's marketing process.

11. Facilitate access to a global recruitment process.

12. Assist in the diversification of the student body.

13. Make available the benefits derived from access to Navitas' global reach and corporate

marketing arm.

Educational Aims

The programme, University Foundation in Law, is offered for 1 Semester or 2 Semesters and has been devised in accordance with Navitas UK general educational aims along with those formulated for the College, and the nominated outcomes desired by University of Hertfordshire, University of Hertfordshire Law School, to impart a high quality of education in the disciplines required. The educational aims of the programme are to: 1. Prepare students, who would not normally be considered qualified, to an appropriate standard

for entry into the HIC First Year degree in Law at FHEQ Level 4. 2. To endow each individual with an educational pathway that augments opportunities for

professional employment and development in the legal sector at both a national and international level. 3. Develop in students a fundamental knowledge and understanding that can demonstrate an understanding of the economic, political, legal and cultural factors in the global economy so as to support their transfer into the HIC First Year Degree in Law at FHEQ Level 4 and on successful completion therein to the University of Hertfordshire prescribed degree schemes. 4. Develop in students an appreciation and desire to learn based on competent intellectual and practical skills building to a set of transferable skills that will support them in all aspects of their onward academic studies/careers and assist informed decision making. 5. Ensure that students have attained the prescribed level of inter-disciplinary language competence described as Level B2 `Independent User' by the Council of Europe, see Common European Framework of Reference for languages: Learning, teaching assessment 2001, Council of Europe, CUP, Cambridge, p. 24, Table 1. Common Reference Levels: global scale. 6. Ensure that graduates have attained the prescribed level of inter-disciplinary language competence to a minimum pass mark of 50% in the ACL accredited/Navitas English module Interactive Learning Skills and Communication, and therein a minimum 6.0 IELTS equivalent.

PROGRAMME Title

FHEQ Credit Points Duration of Study Weeks of Study Mode of Study Mode of Delivery Notional Hours Contact Hours

Self-directed Study Hours

Delivery Model Language of Delivery

Intended Learning Outcomes

University Foundation in Law (1 Semester)

University Foundation in Law (2 Semesters)

3

3

90

120

One (1) semesters

Two (2) semesters

Twelve (12) weeks

Twenty Four (24) weeks

Full-time

Full-time

Face to Face

Face to Face

900

1,200

252

336

648

864

Standard Delivery Model (SDM)

Standard Delivery Model (SDM)

Delivery

English

Assessment

English

Council of Europe

Common language reference level B2 Independent User

ACL Accreditation

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication

Generic:

All modules have a set of Generic Learning Outcomes (LOs) attached to them, see relevant Definitive

Module Documents (DMDs). These provide a basic set of core transferable skills that can be

employed as a basis to further study and life-long learning. They are delivered using an

interdisciplinary and progressive approach underpinned by the relevant Interactive Learning Skills and

Communication (ILSC) module, to build these core skills within the context of subject-specific

learning. Incorporated in these core skills are the key themes of relationship-management, time

management, professional communication, technological and numerical understanding and

competency.

The Generic LOs for the programme are tabled below:

Key knowledge will be demonstrated by:

Key skills will be demonstrated by the ability to:

Personal organisation and time management skills to achieve research goals and maintain solid performance levels.

Meet converging assessment deadlines ? based on punctuality and organisation with reference to class, group and individual sessions within a dynamic and flexible learning environment

with variable contact hours and forms of delivery.

Understanding of the importance of attaining in-depth Communicate clearly using appropriate nomenclature to

knowledge of terminology as used in a given topic area, as a enhance meaning in all oral and written assessments with no

basis to further study.

recourse to collusion or plagiarism.

Understanding, knowledge and application of appropriate Present clearly, coherently and logically in a variety of oral and

and effective methods of communication to meet formal written formats using a variety of appropriate qualitative and

assessment measures.

quantitative tools and evidence bases.

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Understanding and knowledge as to the development of the Demonstrate an understanding of the current themes of a

industry and/or scholarship in relation to a given topic given topic, the academic and practical foundation on which

under study.

they are based ? demonstrated by a lack of plagiarism and

need for collusion in both individual and group work.

Understanding of the rules applying to plagiarism and Collate, summarise, reason and debate/argue effectively on a

collusion.

given topic with appropriate reference to another's work or

ideas/concepts.

Ability to work as an individual, in a small team and in a Meet and succeed in each of the varied assessments

larger group to effect data collation, discussion and presented.

presentation of evidence.

Specific:

Module-based LOs are described as Specific LOs and combine to make up the Intended LOs of the

programme/stage of study. Specific LOs for a module are fully expressed in the relevant DMD and

Module Content Guide (MG).

Intended: Each programme/stage of study incorporates a set of Intended LOs to define the wider academicbased knowledge and skills acquisition. These key areas are described and tabled below:

A Knowledge and Understanding

Knowledge and

Teaching/learning methods and Assessment methods

understanding:

strategies:

1

Recall and define what a business Acquisition of Intended LOs via a A combination of summative (closed-

is and its internal and external combination of small group lectures book) examinations and summative

operating processes, inclusive of (listening, writing and reading); small coursework along with written

planning and strategy, growth, group-based tutorial labs/coursework assignments, portfolios and in-course

marketing, products/services, (oral, reading, listening and written assessments/tests, computer-based

finance and accounting systems, presentation); and individual coursework and tests, project reports,

information systems, and the coursework (oral, and written presentations and practicals.

management and development of presentation) and summative

human resource within examination (reading and writing).

Unseen examination (60%), at the end

organisations.

of term and completion of tasks in

Additional support is provided workshops and written up (40%) in

2

Demonstrate factual and or through the provision of small peer- Constitutional and Administrative Law

conceptual knowledge of the led tutorial group work and of

principal features of the English individual tutorial support; College Unseen examination (60%), at end of

Legal System and European module-specific subject specialists term in contract and criminal modules.

Union, including general familiarity with its institutions, procedures and operation using appropriate technology.

delivering modules; guest speakers (industry/topic specific); monitoring and appraisal by College academic management.

Contract coursework will require students to provide contextual overview. MCQs will require the dissemination of information and the application of knowledge gained

3

Demonstrate detailed knowledge Ensuring all students acquire

and understanding of a wide grounding in University of The Legal Procedures, Ethics and Skills

range of legal concepts, values Hertfordshire and associated end- Module will introduce professional and

and principles and rules of English user IT platforms for academic study. ethical issues relevant to the study of

Law in a wide range of topics

law and in developing the students'

extending beyond the core, The opportunity to interface regularly research and academic skills for the

having an awareness of contexts with noted platforms in College, rest of the programme provide an

and frameworks.

University of Hertfordshire library awareness of the role of the law and

and independent environments to specific specializations of the law in the

4

Demonstrate awareness of develop an understanding of the wider

commercial,

social,

commercial, political, social, and implications of the use of different e- environmental, and political contexts.

environmental, contexts involved learning for research.

This module will be 60% portfolio, 20%

in areas of study and the

presentation 20% court report.

correlation between this and the The Programme Specification, DMDs,

development of law and society Module Content Guide, reading lists, Definitive Module Documents identify

lecturers and notes, and assessment specific assessment strategies for

5

Apply techniques and forms of regimes are available via the College individual modules.

effective

and

clear e-learning portal for queries to be

communication in a variety of met.

academic and professional settings in accordance with Level B2 `Independent User' as described by the Council of Europe, see benchmarking documentation of this document for reference.

Students are encouraged throughout the stage of study to undertake independent study both to supplement and consolidate what is being taught/learnt and to broaden their individual knowledge and

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Understand role and importance understanding of the subject.

of the study of the history of

scholarship as a basis to Feedback is given to all students on

determining a full understanding, all work produced and, where

correct use of accurate appropriate, confirmed in individual

nomenclature

and

an appraisal events associated with

appreciation of fundamental modules and specifically ILSC.

concepts associated with a Additional interviews are made with

subject area.

the tutor and/or the College

academic services to evaluate and

discuss any emerging learning issues

and therein students options.

B

Intellectual Skills

Intellectual skills: able to

Teaching/learning methods and Assessment methods

strategies

1

Make full use of library and Acquisition of B.1 and B.2 via topic B.1 to B.5 ? a combination of

College/University e-learning specific small lab-based group summative (closed-book) examinations

search

(catalogue

and lectures and the additional support and summative coursework along with

bibliographic) resources.

and guidance provided via the written assignments, portfolios and in-

2

Apply basic research techniques provision of small peer-led tutorial course assessments/tests, computer-

to sourcing and selecting group work in differing environments. based coursework and tests, project

appropriate academic data and

reports, presentations and practicals.

literature.

Ensuring all students acquire

3

Integrate oral, written, listening, grounding in University of Intellectual skills are assessed through

reading, non-verbal and Hertfordshire and associated end- unseen examinations and written

diagrammatic skills to effect clear user IT platforms for academic study. courseworks and focus on the

communication.

identifying and appreciation of legal

4

Apply knowledge accurately and The opportunity to interface regularly issues raised by a defined problem

carefully with support to a well- with noted platforms in College, requiring the student to find solutions

defined problem and begin to University of Hertfordshire library using appropriate supporting materials.

appreciate the complexities of the and independent environments to

legal issues producing well develop an understanding of the Uses a variety of assessment alongside

supported conclusions.

implications of the use of different e- the unseen examinations. Written

5

Ability to begin to evaluate and learning for research.

start to apply, reasoned thinking

courseworks have a will require the student to draw on materials from a

and supportive evidence collation Acquisition of B.2 to B.5 via a wide variety of primary and secondary

to conflicting sets of information combination of small group lectures sources. Assessment is through oral

and academic opinion.

(listening, writing and reading); small presentation, based on topic that has

group-based tutorial labs/coursework been researched, and subsequent

(oral, reading, listening and written report. Written assessments build on

presentation); and individual content of workshops. Original

coursework (oral, and written research, compilation and presentation

presentation) and summative of findings is a requirement for LMS,

examination (reading and writing).

together with an observational court

report.

Additional support is provided

through the provision of small peer- Definitive Module Documents identify

led tutorial group work and of specific assessment strategies for

individual tutorial support; College individual modules.

module-specific subject specialists

delivering modules; guest speakers

(industry/topic specific); monitoring

and appraisal by College academic

management.

C

Practical Skills

Practical skills: able to:

Teaching/learning methods and Assessment methods

strategies

1

Employ key communication skills Communication skills are central to all Integrated themes used across the

appropriate to undergraduate teaching, class/lab-based learning continuous assessment framework for

study, inclusive of written, oral, and self-directed study; these are the programme to test robust

reading, speaking, numerical, tested out throughout all assessment copability skills in a number of

graphical and diagrammatic practices. Students are encouraged to environments.

manipulation and presentation of explore and develop variety of

information.

communication skills, under pinned

by the ILSC module.

2

Employ analytical skills and

methodologies as a basis to

A combination of summative (closedbook) examinations and summative

further study.

coursework along with written

assignments, portfolios and in-course

assessments/tests, computer-based

coursework and tests, project reports,

presentations and practicals.

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Engage in academic debate in a Practical skills are developed through Practical skills are assessed through a

professional manner to present weekly workshops and large group

range of formats, including, oral

specialist materials in a range of skills sessions.

presentation, drafting, advice, and

formats.

traditional written courseworks

evidencing legal research undertaken

in specialist areas of study providing

solutions to complex legal problems

involving the resolution of academic

debate.

D Transferable Skills

Transferable skills: able to

Teaching/learning methods and Assessment methods

strategies

1

Select, read, digest, summarise Embedded in all aspects of delivery A combination of summative (closed-

and synthesise information and assessment structures is the book) examinations and summative

material in a variety of forms, need to disseminate information coursework along with written

both qualitative and quantitative presented in a variety of forms and assignments

and

in-course

(text, numerical data and modalities.

assessments,

computer-based

diagrammatic) and in an

coursework, project reports, portfolios

appropriate manner to identify Using a combination of all delivery and presentations. Indicating an ability

and determine key facts/themes and assessment styles (oral and to effectively manage a complex and

and relevancy.

written, group and individual) used flexible timetable, combining a variety

within the programme to of delivery and assessment modes,

2

Communicate

effectively demonstrate competence in some of which are conflicting in

knowledge and understanding presentation, reports, long and short submission and style (oral/written and

from reading/ research essays (to enhance summarisation individual/small group, to demonstrate

undertaken, orally or in writing, techniques and limit collusion and effective organisation, self-reliance and

on legal matters of in English, plagiarism),

timed-assignments time-management skills.

directed to the needs of the (indicating knowledge, organisation,

specific task or audience.

time management and clear

communication ability), of the

3

Apply basic research and following: design a persuasive

referencing techniques to all message from the audience's

aspects of study, information perspective; demonstrate effective

collation,

information presentation delivery skills in a

presentation and formulation of variety of situations; leave effective

academic opinion.

voice-mail messages; write persuasive E-mails, memos letters;

4

Embed the importance of self- and write factual essays and reports

study and reliance. This involves in plain English. These skills are

cultivating and developing a reflective of in-context reading,

responsibility within each student writing, oral and speaking skills and

to take cognizance for their own enhanced language acquisition.

learning, initiative, effective time-

management and self-discipline

within the academic and

professional environments.

5

Begin to develop a very good

conceptual understanding and

evaluation of the main aspects of

the cognate area and the wider

commercial and economic

context.

Summary: The programme is compliant with both the generic assessment regulations of Navitas UK and those of the College, see CPR QS9. Each module within the programme/stage of study has an associated Module Outline that may be broadened into a Definitive Module Document (DMD), either of which will be provided to students at the beginning of their studies. These documents offer generic information on the Aims and Specific LOs of the subject(s) under study, basic references and the attendance and notional contact requirements. They also include topics/subject areas of study and outlines of the assessment events.

Each module has an associated textbook, as prescribed by the University's Module Outlines, and a specifically developed Introductory Module Guide (IMG) which includes the types of assessment activities employed, teaching methods, resources, assessment criteria and expectations, contact details of the tutor(s), referencing (if applicable) and submission/completion requirements. Contained is also a detailed lecture-by-lecture schedule of subjects students can be expected to cover over the teaching period. This acts as a useful reference for study and revision purposes. All assessments are designed to reflect and measure both an individual's and a cohort's achievement against the Specific LOs of the module and Intended LOs of the programme.

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