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Whether or not you’re moving away from home, going to university is a significant milestone in your life. It can seem like a big step up from sixth form or college, so naturally you’ll have a lot of questions about life as a university student. We’ve put together a snapshot of what your first year as a Law with Criminology student at the University of Salford might look like. As well as taking a detailed look at the modules you’ll study, we’ve enlisted Dana, a current student to take you through an average day on campus. Our Law with Criminology course is delivered predominantly on the Peel Park campus. If you have visited us before, you might have already had chance to explore. However, there are plenty of hidden gems, places to eat and useful facilities to be aware of if you’re joining us in September. We’ve listed a few for you to learn more about below.
Welcome to Salford University isn’t just about what happens in the lecture theatre. Before getting stuck into your studies, take time to find out about the amazing activities and clubs you can get involved with through the Students’ Union, USSU. Students’ Union events, socials, parties and sports clubs are a great way to make new friends and seek out new experiences. The SU also organises tours and trips in case you’re feeling a little lost on campus or in the city. Keep up to date with the latest info, events and activities by following us on Twitter and Facebook. @UoS_Students
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What will I study in my first year? In your first year of our Law with Criminology course you’ll study the following modules:
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- Legal Sy stems and Digital Le gal Skills - Crime, Conflict a nd Society - Crimina l Law - Crimina l Justice and Huma n Rights - Law of Tort
But what do I actually study in those modules? As part of your degree you’ll have the chance to take part in a mini pupillage with Kenworthy’s Chambers and even spend the day shadowing a Judge. Outside of the syllabus your opportunities continue: the University’s active Law Society, Mooting team and CLOCK Scheme give allow you to put your knowledge into practice, learn essential skills and improve your employability. In each year of your course, you need to obtain 120 credits, so these modules are worth 20 credits each. Academic years are divided into two semesters and for the most part you’ll study three 20 credit modules in each. In this section, we are going to give you a bit more information on each of those modules, so you have a better understanding of not just what you will study, but how and the assessments involved. The amount of time you spend in lectures and seminars can vary throughout the year, you are expected to do assignments, reading and independent study as well as your scheduled activities. All your activities should add up to about 35 - 40 hours a week (the same as a full-time job).
MODULE: Contract Law Contract Law is an essential aspect of any legal education. In this module, you will identify and evaluate the central principles of contract law using case law and statutory interpretation. Through Contract Law, you will develop a detailed knowledge of the life cycle of a contract and learn to apply contractual principles to a range of problem scenarios. The module will be delivered through a combination of lectures and seminars. Each lecture will provide an overview of a topic, the themes of which will be explored further in the seminars that follow.
Aims and objectives of the module: Develop an understanding of the general principles of the law of contract Link the theoretical framework of the law of contract to its practice and enforcement as introduced in English Legal Process Consider the interface between the rules of contract and tort Critically review the economic and social impact of contract upon individuals and commercial bodies
What will the assessments be like? Assessment for Contract Law will consist of one written assessment.
Who will teach me? The number of tutors on a module can vary, but you will usually have three to four tutors teaching you throughout this module.
MODULE: Legal Systems and Digital Legal Skills Legal Systems and Digital Legal Skills is designed to give you an introduction to the English Legal System, its main processes and its role within society. Over the course of the module, you will learn how law interacts with society and gain a demonstratable understanding of the principal mechanisms of the English Legal System. You will also develop your legal research and interpretation skills. This module looks at the importance of good digital skills within the law and you will be supported and assessed through an eLearning legal training course. You will be encouraged to sign up for and complete the following online courses after the end of the module to develop your digital legal skills further: / The Duke of York Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award (iDEA) working towards your bronze award. iDEA is an interactive programme that improves digital, enterprise and employability skills / Westlaw and Lexis Library Legal Research Basic Certificates. The module is delivered by a combination of lectures, seminars and legal eLearning courses designed to develop legal study, legal research and digital legal skills.
Aims and objectives of the module: Give you a broad understanding of how the core legal subjects are interrelated in the legal landscape Explain the importance of legal principles, concepts, structures, citations and practices within English Law Develop the key skills of interpreting primary and secondary sources of law Explain the purposes of legal research through the application of appropriate digital legal skills
What will the assessments be like? Legal Systems and Digital Legal Skills is assessed through an eLearning legal training course.
Who will teach me? The number of tutors on a module can vary, but you will usually have three to four tutors teaching you throughout this module.
MODULE: Criminal Justice and Human Rights In Criminal Justice and Human Rights, you will explore some of the most poignant issues in society within the context of the criminal justice system. You will also gain a practical understanding of the functions of the police, prisons, courts and human rights. Through a combination of lectures, seminars and independent study, you will develop a demonstrable knowledge of the basic facts and historical purpose of criminal justice and human rights in the UK as well as a global context.
Aims and objectives of the module: Introduction to the form, key features and purpose of the institutions of the contemporary criminal justice system in England and Wales Provide an informative foundation for the detailed analysis of the criminal justice process and human rights Begin an insight into the issues which are comprised in the question of justice and civil liberties
What will the assessments be like? Criminal Justice and Human Rights is assessed through a written exam at the end of the semester.
Who will teach me? The number of tutors on a module can vary and usually depends on a tutor’s area of expertise, you will usually have three to four tutors teaching you throughout this module.
MODULE: Criminal Law In Criminal Law you will examine punishment by the state of offenders and the general principles of criminal liability, along with an examination of principal offences and defences. Through a combination of lectures and seminars, you will develop a practical understanding of the role of criminal law within the justice system and society more generally. You will also explore the key principles of criminal law through case law and learn to apply them to a range of specific offenses.
Aims and objectives of the module: Develop an understanding of the general principles of criminal law Study specific criminal offences and defences Link the theoretical framework of criminal law to its practice and enforcement Evaluate the present law in the context of its historical, moral and social framework, and to identify examples of actual and desirable reform
What will the assessments be like? Assessment for Criminal Law will consist of one written assessment.
Who will teach me? The number of tutors on a module can vary, but you will usually have three to four tutors teaching you throughout this module.
MODULE: Law of Tort Tort is the branch of law that imposes civil liability for breach of obligations imposed by law. Put simply, torts are wrongdoings that are done by one party against another. In Law of Tort you will explore a range of specific torts and develop a theoretical and practical understanding of the role of the law of tort within the legal system. On completion of the module you will have a demonstratable understanding of the key principles of this area of law and the ability to apply your knowledge to a variety of scenarios. Law of Tort is delivered through a combination of lectures and seminars over year one of LLB Law.
Aims and objectives of the module: Develop a critical understanding of the general principles of the law of tort Study an in-depth range of specific torts and show an understanding of the theoretical and procedural linkages between them Develop an understanding of the link between the theoretical framework of the law of tort and its practice and enforcement Explore and question the interface between the rules of contract and tort
What will the assessments be like? Assessment for Law of Tort will consist of a written assessment and an exam.
Who will teach me? The number of tutors on a module can vary, but you will usually have three to four tutors teaching you throughout this module.
MODULE: Crime, Conflict and Society This module introduces the key foundational issues, ideas, and ways of thinking within criminology. You will explore the various relationships between crime and society drawing upon contemporary, historical and comparative evidence and demonstrate links between particular theories and concepts and their implications for research methodology and social policy. On completion of Crime, Conflict and Society, you will have a better understanding of the basic concepts and types of explanation for crime within criminology. You will also gain an appreciation of the difficulties involved in ascertaining the facts about crime and conflict in society. Crime, Conflict and Society is delivered through lectures, seminars, workshops and e-learning.
Aims and objectives of the module: Examine major types of conflict, particularly those which challenge the social order, the different forms of collective action they involve and the state response to them Explore the various relationships between crime and society, including the different ways of understanding crime in different historical moments. Demonstrate the links between particular theories and concepts and their implications for research methodology, as well as economic and social policy
What will the assessments be like? Final assessment for Crime, Conflict and Society involves the submission of a written assignment.
Who will teach me? The number of tutors on a module can vary, but you will usually have three to four tutors teaching you throughout this module.
How does my week look? Don’t put these in your calendar just yet, timetables change each year and you will get your actual timetable during your induction week!
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How does your typical day start? My usual day starts with waking up around 8:30 or 9 am and getting ready for that day. I live on campus which means that I don’t travel to university. After that, I look at my diary and see what work needs to be done that day, I usually plan this a week or so in advance, so I know at the end of the week what needs to be done is completed. I then either go to the library, and maybe take some books out that I need and get some quiet work done there, or sometimes I stay in my room and study as it’s usually quiet throughout the day. Then I make myself lunch before my afternoon classes. After my classes that day, I go home and make dinner and probably have some time to myself, unless it’s coming up to a coursework deadline or there was work, I urgently needed to look at.
What lecture/seminar does your day start with? Most of my lectures and seminars this semester begin at 1 or 2 pm. Mondays I have two lectures which are criminal law and criminal justice and human rights for criminology. Both are really interesting, but my preference and favourite module is criminal law just because naturally that’s an area I have always been interested in. I have Wednesdays and most Fridays off, and Tuesday and Thursdays I have seminars mostly, such as for Criminal Law, Contract Law, Criminal Justice and Human Rights. My favourite seminars are definitely Contract Law because I really like my tutor Martin, he is really good at explaining each topic and I find the classes engaging.
Lunch time Most days I start in the afternoon now, so I mostly eat lunch at my flat on campus before my lectures and seminars, as I find that saves money too. However, on the rare days I don’t eat at my flat, I usually go to the restaurant in the Maxwell Building, or to the Subway in there for lunch.
Afternoon lectures/seminars The majority of my classes are in the afternoon and finish around 6pm. I think the most challenging module I’m doing at the moment is Contract Law. I really enjoy it, but I feel like some of the topics can be quite challenging. Nevertheless, I make sure I make notes on each topic and attend seminars to improve my knowledge and understanding. I also enjoy Criminal Justice and Human Rights, that I’ve started this semester because it links well to Criminal Law and a lot of the articles we look at touch on controversial topics which can be debated in class.
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After university My weekends are spent usually doing seminar work, I have three seminars a week and there’s always quite a bit of reading to do and questions to answer and I find weekends are the best time to get this done for the week ahead. I also find it’s really important to take some time away from university, so every couple of weeks I visit my Grandma who lives in Greater Manchester.
Peel Park campus Our main campus, Peel Park, offers you the best of both worlds: state-of-the-art learning facilities within minutes of a world-class city, set against beautiful green spaces to relax and socialise in. As well as being home to the ornate Peel Park Building which opened in 1896, the Maxwell, Lady Hale and Chapman Buildings, where most of your classes will take place, are all on campus. With student shops, cafés, study spaces and computer labs, the Peel Park campus is a great environment for study and downtime.
Here are a few places to look out for:
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Clifford Whitworth Library We’ve given our main library a £6.2million refurbishment to bring you the ‘library in the park’ – a fresh, modern learning space with PC suites, Mac computers, laptops available to loan, bookable work rooms and café. The library is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can study at a time that suits you. You’ll also find study spaces across the University, so a quiet place to study is never far away.
Peel Park Peel Park was the first public park in the United Kingdom funded entirely by the people’s subscription. Created in 1846, it was free to use and brought all Salford residents together. Benefiting from a recent £1.6 million transformation, the park provides a beautiful green space to relax outside of lessons.
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Student Union
Atmosphere Kitchen and Bar The central social hub of your Students’ Union! Atmosphere is open every day until late serving up amazing food and drink right in the heart of campus. Atmosphere is the place to go to get some tasty food or your favourite beverage, all at student friendly prices. Grab the best coffee on campus or head to the café for a quick bite to eat and chill after a day of studying.
Want to see more? Take a whistle stop tour of Peel Park Campus here: vimeo.com/312989861
Want to see more? Follow a video of a typical first day on campus We hope you’ve found this information useful and you know what to expect in your first year studying Law with Criminology at the University of Salford now. Remember, this is just a sample of the information you’ll receive in your induction week so some of the information may change a little, especially the timetable! Meet other applicants, ask questions, share your thoughts; join the applicant Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/ salfordstudents2021
What Happens Next? Learn about your next steps at: beta.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/ applied-what-next
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