Law - LLB (Single Honours)

Sunderland is going into its tenth year of teaching this year and is increasing year on year in popularity. The law staff are a small dedicated team with diverse professional and academic experience.

Research undertaken by members of the department plays a key role in underpinning teaching and also influencing both national and international legal trends. We aim to build long-lasting relationships with our students through an informal atmosphere and open-door policy.

The Department of Law is based at the award-winning Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's. With a unique law court and numerous extra-curricular opportunities, students can expect a unique and rewarding learning experience. Come to Sunderland and be part of the experience; be part of the best new law department in the country.

Course Content:

Level 1

Core Modules - 120 credits

* LAW101 Legal Institutions and Methods
* LAW103 Law of Contract
* LAW112 Human Rights and Civil Liberties
* LAW113 Criminal Law


Level 2

Core Modules - 80 credits

* LAW201 Constitutional and Administrative Law
* LAW202 Law of Tort
* LAW204 Land Law
* LAW200 EC Law


Options: 40 credits from:

* APC200 Accounting for Legal Practice
* LAW207 Environmental Law
* LAW212 Practical Employment Law
* LAW216 International Law 1
* LAW218 Civil and Criminal Practice
* LAW219 Intellectual Property Law
* LAW220 Company Law
* LAW221 Mooting
* Law and Society*


Level 3

Core Modules - 20 credits

* LAW302 Equity and Trusts


Options: 100 Credits from:

* LAW306 Family Law
* LAW307 Dissertation
* LAW311 Commercial Law
* LAW314 Conflict of Laws
* LAW315 Evidence
* LAW317 Succession
* LAW320 Organized Crime and Terrorism
* LAW324 Legal Theory
* LAW326 Sports Law
* Law and Sexuality