BACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB)

Awarded by
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

In a world where degree providers are proliferating, the University of London LLB offers the security of an internationally recognised 'gold standard' established for over 100 years. The University of London was the first to offer a degree in English Law, in the 1890s. Upon graduation you will be joining a distinguished group of solicitors, barristers and judges around the world who began their careers by obtaining their law degree from the University of London. The academic direction of the LLB is provided by a Consortium of outstanding University of London Law Schools: Birkbeck, King's, LSE, Queen Mary, SOAS and UCL.

Programme aims and values

The Laws programme is committed to:

University’s study materials are informed by current research and scholarship and engage with contemporary legal issues. Students are offered the opportunity not only to know the law but to understand it.

Students have many opportunities to develop analytical and problem solving skills and learn how to construct arguments.

Learn how to stand back and consider the ‘bigger picture’; develop an awareness of the context of law, nationally and globally.

Learning how to use the legal discourse is crucial for success. Written and oral communication skills are vital.

Programme Structure

The degree consists of 12 units and each unit will be delivered over 15 weeks with 30 contact hours each.

 

Intermediate Examinations

1

Criminal Law

2

Common Law reasoning and institutions

3

Elements of the Law of contact

4

Public Law

 

Final Examinations Part 1

5

Land Law

6

Law of Tort

7

Law of Trusts

8

Administrative Law

 

Final Examinations Part 2

9

Jurisprudence and legal theory

10

Civil and criminal procedure

11

Company law

12

Evidence

Assessment

For all subjects assessment is entirely by unseen written three-hour examinations at the end of each stage of study. Examinations by written paper will take place on one occasion each year, normally commencing in May.

Study Materials

The study materials provided include:

Entrance requirements

In order to satisfy the entrance requirements for the BSc Accounting and Finance, you must:

- two subjects at GCE 'A' level, plus at least three further subjects at GCSE or GCE 'O' level (at not less than grade C or above) or
- three subjects at GCE 'A' level (with one 'A' level at not less than grade D) or
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three subjects at GCE 'A' level and one further subject at GCSE or GCE 'O' level (at not less than grade C) or
- two subjects at GCE 'A' level, plus two further subjects at GCE 'AS' level.

English language requirement

The language of instruction, reading and assessment is English; success in the LLB requires a good level of English competence. Any candidates in doubt as to their abilities in written and/or oral English are strongly advised to undertake English language
courses and tests before enrolling on the programme.
The Undergraduate Laws Programme policy on English language requirements is that all applicants must:

Fees

The course fee is Rs 100,000 per year, payable at the beginning of each academic year.

How to apply for admission

Application forms may be obtained from:

The Rushmore Business School
4th Floor, Newry Complex
St Jean Road
Quatre-Bornes.
Tel 4544091
Website www.rbs.ac.mu

When applying for admission, completed application forms must be accompanied by:

The Application form, supporting documentation and the application fee should be submitted by hand to:

The Director of Studies
Rushmore Business School
4th Floor, Newry Complex
St-Jean Road
Quatre-Bornes
Mauritius

Enquiry no:     + (230) 454 4991
Fax:                 + (230) 467 3801
Email:              registry@rbs.ac.mu
Website:          www.rbs.ac.mu