Truro and Penwith College

LLB (Hons) Law

Institution code T85
Duration

2 years
Course type

Part-time
Study location Truro and Penwith College
Rated Ofsted Outstanding (2016), Truro and Penwith College provides a range of quality degree courses with employer needs in mind. All students benefit from an excellent support network that helps to put them on the best footing for a successful future after graduating. Finding themselves at home in purpose-built buildings with expert lecturers and access to industry-standard equipment, students can study a quality university course right here in Cornwall.
A variety of people enter higher education with an assortment of experiences and commitments, but with the flexibility at the heart of our programmes, the College offers a compressed timetable and small class sizes to allow students to study in a relaxed and supportive environment. Whatever your background, studying University courses at Truro and Penwith College means an opportunity to study locally, the chance to fit home or part-time work around your lectures and the one thing all our students have in common – the shared experiences of a quality education right here in Cornwall.
For more information visit the Truro and Penwith College website.

Course details

  • Year 1

  • Core modules

    TRUR3089
    Land Law

    An introduction to principles of land law, in particular, concepts of real property and personal property, the difference between legal and equitable property interests, proprietary estoppel, third party rights in land and the registered and unregistered land system, trusts of land, easements and profits, covenants, mortgages and adverse possession.

    TRUR3090
    Equity and Trusts

    The law of equity and trusts; historical development of equity; law and equity today; the role of equity; equitable maxims; the creation of trusts including secret trusts and the three certainties; implied trusts of the home; purpose trusts, charitable trusts; the role of trustees and the administration of trusts; remedies available to beneficiaries for breach of trust.

    TRUR3091
    International and European Law

    An introduction to key aspects of EU law, in particular EU institutions, Sources of EU law, Enforcement of EU law: Direct Action, Direct effect, indirect effect and state liability, Free movement of workers, Free movement of goods. International law will take a comparative angle on contemporary issues such as human rights, diversity and criminal law.

  • Year 2

  • Core modules

    TRUR3092
    Dissertation

    This module will require students to develop a research question based on their own area of interest and develop a research strategy in order to test the question. Data collected will be analysed and the findings of the research will be reported in a way that is relevant to the discipline.

    Optional modules

    TRUR3093
    Business and Employment Law

    An introduction to law in the business environment. Students will consider areas of law that businesses need to navigate including commercial property, contracts, intellectual property rights, professional negligence, reputation, safety at work and sustainability. Students will then explore processes surrounding the recruitment and management of staff

    TRUR3094
    Environmental Law

    Students will develop understanding of legal avenues available to mitigate environmental damage. They will be introduced to legislation that governs issues that compromise environmental quality and will extend thinking from local agendas to develop through to global strategies to combat environmental harm. Students will think critically about the adequacy of current environmental protection and consider future law reform.

    TRUR3095
    Pro-Bono

    Decreases in Legal Aid and economic pressures has limited access to justice and increased Litigants in Person and vulnerable people particularly in areas like debt, housing, family, welfare and mental health. The College is working with front line organisations to develop opportunities for members of the public to access support. This module enables students to work with professionals to help provide access to justice.

The modules shown for this course are those currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new modules. Please note that programme structures and individual modules are subject to amendment from time to time as part of the University’s curriculum enrichment programme and in line with changes in the University’s policies and requirements.

Fees, costs and funding
As this course is delivered by one of our partner colleges, please contact the college directly for information on fees and funding.

* UK Government announcement on tuition fees

On Monday 4 November 2024, the UK Government announced a proposal to increase tuition fees for home undergraduate students from £9,250 to £9,535 per annum from September 2025 onwards. The University of Plymouth intends to apply this new fee from September 2025. However, implementation of this increase will be subject to parliamentary procedure. This change applies to new students starting their studies in September 2025. For current and returning students, the University is reviewing fees and will update you as soon as possible.

How to apply

For further information and to apply for this course, please contact the college's admissions team directly using the contact details below. 

Our partnership with Truro and Penwith College
The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions around the world with the sole purpose of making higher education more accessible to those people who need something just a little different.

Our Academic Partnerships enable students to enrol for a degree at a partnership institution closer to home, or engage in distance learning – even when they’re in the middle of the ocean. They are there for those people looking to return to education, or enhance their professional development. Full- or part-time; foundation degree to masters-level – we cater for a huge variety of needs and aspirations.

Many of our partners offer specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price. And as a student of two institutions, you get the best of both worlds; a supportive learning environment as part of a close-knit community, and a university-level qualification awarded by the University of Plymouth. You’ll enjoy not only the facilities and services your partnership institution provides, but also all of the additional support and resources you need from us, and you’ll automatically become a member of our Students’ Union, too.

We are continuing to grow the number of partner institutions and expand our academic community to new locations around the UK and overseas. Why not visit the Academic Partnerships page on our website for a full list of partners and for more details on studying with us?

One of our partners delivers this particular course – so please visit their website for full course details, entry requirements, tuition fees and information on what student life is like there. 

Please contact Truro and Penwith College to apply for this course:

Truro and Penwith College
College Road
Truro
TR1 3XX

Tel: +441872267000
Email: enquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk

Open days

Partner college open days

This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.

University of Plymouth open days

You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.

Studying with Truro and Penwith College

We’re one of the leading colleges in the country, delivering teaching and learning to the highest level. With three modern campuses at Truro, Penwith (at Penzance) and Tregye, we provide you with a unique university experience.
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