A typical week for you will include lectures, seminars, group work and e-learning. We encourage you to develop study skills and carry out independent legal research. You will also have opportunities to present ideas to other students and develop concepts within groups. A number of modules incorporate court/tribunal visits, video presentations and visiting speakers. As well as assessments that count towards your degree, there are also on-going assessments for feedback and consolidating your learning. Assessment methods include research assignments, case studies, problem questions, practical activities, reports and exams.

Sunderland has one of the best Law Departments in the UK. The Faculty of Business and Law was rated best in the North-East for Course Satisfaction, according to The Guardian University Guide 2015. This extended law degree is designed to help ease your transition from school/college to a higher education environment. You’ll develop a better understanding of contemporary issues in a globalised environment and enhance your critical thinking and communications skills.