The course, unique to Cyprus, blends the English legal heritage with current English and Cyprus law. For the benefit of our local students, education on the two systems is combined within the modules and, in those instances where the law is very different, separate Cyprus law modules are provided. Thus, our local students will graduate not only with an outstanding knowledge of both English and Cyprus law, but also have knowledge of all legal terminology in both English and Greek, besides fluency in both languages – essential in an ever more globalised world. It is important to note that the course has been designed in such a way so that students can avoid if they want all instruction in Cyprus law, be taught entirely in the English language and follow a regular UK LLB curriculum. Like with any other UK LLB degree, the seven foundations of legal knowledge (Criminal Law, Equity and Trusts, Law of the European Union, Contract, Tort, Land Law and Public Law) are compulsory for all.
The theory of law is well represented at various levels, charting 2,500 years of legal philosophy, teasing out the classical foundations of modern law, including through Latin legal terminology and a deep explanation of common law principles. At the same time the LLB at UCLan Cyprus is extremely modern and skilful, placing strong emphasis at various levels on English laws, skills and practices of commercial contracts and companies which rule today’s global business world.
The compulsory module European Union Law is supplemented at various levels, including with EU Single Market Law for those wishing to acquire detailed knowledge of the single market and the regulation of anti-competitive conduct in the EU. International Law is well served with modules in both Public International and Private International Law. In addition, human rights modules examine not only the European and International, but also the municipal legal architecture in the area of human rights as well as its applications in other fields such as Public Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Employment Law or Medicine and the Law. Finally, conscious of Cyprus’ continued international outlook and the increasing transnationalisation and modernisation of legal relations, modules are offered in Comparative Law, Consumer Law, Commercial Law, Business law and Company Law at various levels of the curriculum.
The LLB at UCLan Cyprus is the only Law degree on the island validated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board of England and Wales. Exclusive in Cyprus, LLB graduates from UCLan Cyprus shall obtain the same qualifying law degree, with identical rights, privileges and entitlements, as any LLB graduate from an English or Welsh university. As a result, our graduates will have the opportunity to sit their professional law exams in London, for instance, without having to return to university in order to obtain a qualifying law degree first. During these challenging economic times, globally, it is important to know that a UK qualifying law degree is accepted by (law) professional bodies in a number of different countries around the world, including Cyprus and other countries of the Commonwealth.
Additionally, the LLB has also been recognised as a qualifying law degree by the Cyprus Legal Council.
Graduates will hold substantive legal knowledge and key transferable skills valued highly by employers. Law graduates are highly employable in a wide-range of careers: legal profession; public and private sector administration and management; advisory services; ancillary legal professions; legal enforcement and regulation services; business, banking, insurance and financial services; primary, secondary and tertiary education.
To help students, graduates and alumni in their professional development and career achievements, the School of Law proposes enhanced professional development opportunities.
The School has achieved professional recognition or accreditation nationally and internationally, to the benefit of its students, alumni and professionals, as follows:
The School also benefits from collaborations for certification and/or professional recognition for short courses or specialised modules, leading to academic or professional credits:
A range of professional courses at the School are offered to professionals, practising lawyers, accountants and professional service providers, management and senior employees at small and medium sized businesses but also advanced students in law, finance and business, accountancy, and cognate academic disciplines. Visit the Law Academy https://www.uclancyprus.ac.cy/short-course/law-academy/
Introductory courses or Fundamentals are also available for undergraduate students on a recurrent basis, including in the following fields:
Year 1
Compulsory
Optional
Year 2
Compulsory
Optional
ECTS available here.
Year 3
Compulsory
Optional
Year 4
Compulsory
Optional
In addition to the modules (including Cyprus law modules) listed above, instruction (at no further cost) is offered also in the following subjects: Cyprus mooting skills; Cyprus Employment Law; Cyprus Contract Law; Cyprus Criminal Law; Cyprus Law of Torts; Cyprus Family Law and Cyprus Company Law.
The LLB (Hons) course at UCLan Cyprus has been accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board (respectively the regulatory bodies for solicitors and barristers in England and Wales). With this important accreditation, the LLB at UCLan Cyprus is recognised as a qualifying law degree, providing exemption from the academic stage of professional legal training for those who wish to become solicitors or barristers. Additionally, the LLB by UCLan Cyprus has also been recognised as a qualifying law degree by the Cyprus Legal Council.
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Complete the University of Central Lancashire application form. The form is also available here.
Provide copies of your High School leaving certificate and other supporting documents (in native language & in English).
Undergraduate Applicants
– School leaving certificate & mark sheet
– English language qualification (IELTS or IGCSE or any other equivalent)
– ID card or passport copy
Postgraduate Applicants
– Bachelor degree & transcripts
– School leaving certificate & mark sheet
– English language qualification (IELTS or IGCSE or any other equivalent)
– Personal statement
– Curriculum Vitae (CV)
– Two reference letters
– ID card or passport copy
Payment of €50 application fee (non-refundable).
The above documents may be submitted electronically via email to your University advisor or to admissions@uclancyprus.ac.cy.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
All payments should be made in Euros (€), to the University’s bank account or via electronic payment:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHEN MAKING A PAYMENT
> Provide your full name (student name)
> A copy of the bank transaction slip should be sent to: accounting@uclancyprus.ac.cy and admissions@uclancyprus.ac.cy
1. Bank Transfer
Bank: HELLENIC BANK
Account name: UCLan Cyprus
Account number: 314-10-868795-01
IBAN: CY86 0050 0314 0003 1410 8687 9501
SWIFT/BIC: HEBACY2N
2. Electronic Payment
JCC Smart
https://www.jccsmart.com/e-bill/22447015
NOTES:
1. In case you still do not have your School leaving certificate (for Undergraduates) or your Bachelor degree (for Postgraduates) you can provide the latest mark sheet you have and a conditional offer letter will be issued to secure your place at the University of Central Lancashire Cyprus.
2. In case you do not have an accredited English language qualification, we offer our recognised English language Admissions test. We also offer Intensive English Language courses which quickly enhance your English level. Please see more information here.
3. Students whose native language is English or have completed their High School education in English need to provide appropriate evidence.
Once the University has received all the above required documents via email along with the application fee, the UCLan Cyprus Admissions Department will proceed with an official evaluation and if the application is successful, will issue a Conditional/Unconditional Offer Letter stating the terms & conditions of your admission for the programme you are applying for.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT – VISA MATTERS
International students, who require a visa to enter Cyprus, upon acceptance of their offer letter must submit directly to the University all necessary requested documentation within the deadlines that will be provided. The University of Central Lancashire Cyprus Admissions Department will submit the Visa Application on their behalf and guide them further on the visa application process.
For more information regarding the visa process, click here or contact the Admissions Officers at admissions@uclancyprus.ac.cy or at +357 24 69 40 00 for further instructions and assistance on completing your visa application form.
The calendar is arranged so that students may start classes either during the last week of September or the first week of February. Candidates may submit an application for admission in any of the semesters. Due to the fact that formalities for the issue of an entry visa take at least 6 weeks, candidates are urged to file an application at least 8 weeks prior to the expected date of enrolment. Students are expected to be on campus prior to the beginning of the intended semester/session. In response to arising need, courses could be provided within the summer period.
The minimum entry requirements are:
> Apolytirion or High School leaving Certificate or other equivalent.
> Knowledge of English Language.
We now offer the online Password English test, which is an internationally recognised English Language University Admissions test created by researchers involved in the development and validation of Language assessments such as IELTS and Cambridge suite.
The Password Knowledge test will test your Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar and Writing and you will be awarded a CEFR-aligned level certificate specifying a score between 3.0 and 7.0 and above. The test can be taken online or at the UCLan Cyprus campus.
You can take the test whether you are a prospective student or not, and you can use your certificate and grade for proof of your English Language Level either at entry at English universities or institutes or at a job application. Please contact us for more information.
In order to take the test, you need to inform our Admissions Office at admissions@uclancyprus.ac.cy or at 24694059 who will guide you on how the test works online, when you can take it, how you can prepare for it, and any steps you need to take in advance, such as the payment of the test fee of €45.
If you are a student who is thinking of joining UCLan Cyprus yet concerned about the English level or the English Language Certificate and Test, then our English Preparation Courses are perfect for you. Our courses have a 98% success rate and we will take you through all the necessary content to get you to the level you need to secure your place here at UCLan Cyprus.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
> €8,500 per year (60 ECTS) from the original fee of €9,950 after the discount of €1,450 per year UCLan Cyprus Bursary.
STUDENTS FEES UNTIL REGISTRATION:
1. Application Fee: €50 > Applicable both to Locals/EU and International Students. Non-Refundable. The Head of Admissions can approve waiving of the application fee for certain cases.
2. Visa Application Fee: €140 > Applicable to those that will apply for a visa. Non-Refundable.
3. Deposit/Registration fee: (a) €1200 > for Locals/EU, (b) €5000 > for non-EU.
4. Student Pass: €60 for both UG and PG students (except DL students). For UG students this is payable every year of their study. This fee is payable upon the payment of the deposit.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS VISA RENEWAL FEES TO OTHER AUTHORITIES:
For the renewal of the entry permit and the issuance of the Temporary Residence Permit (Pink Slip), the following charges apply and are payable to other Authorities/Organisations such as Government, Medical Centres, etc:
1. Pink Slip application fee: €35
2. Alien book fee: €70
3. Medical Insurance: €130
4. Medical tests (blood tests & x-ray): €60
Other Fees:
a. International Commercial Mediation Module under LLM programmes: €300 per student. This will be added as a note in the Offer Letters of the LLM students.
b. Graduation Fee: A €50 graduation fee is payable by every graduand participating in the graduation ceremony.
c. Retake of a Module: €600 for every module that needs to be retaken.
d. APL Module Evaluation Fee: After the start of Academic Year, €100 per module evaluation request, regardless of the decision. (non-refundable)
e. APEL Module: The module which is APELed is charged with 25% of the tuition fee of the module.
f. Official Transcript: Additional official copy requested = €5 per set. Certified Copy of Degree: €10 per set.
g. Distance Learning Exams Fee: The University will indicate the nearest exam centre to your location or at the University campus. In case you will need to be accommodated to an exam centre/location not in the University’s list a Fee per Exam might be charged.
Contact Person: UCLan
Phone: +35724694000
Email: info@uclancyprus.ac.cy
