You will study a variety of modules across your programme of study. The module details given below are subject to change and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Company Law and Practice
You’ll study the key principles of corporate law in England and Wales looking at the concept of the company as a separate legal entity and considering aspects such as limited liability, the corporate veil, constitution and the role of directors and shareholders.
Contract Law and Disputes
You’ll develop your awareness of issues surrounding contract law and dispute resolution. You’ll consider the practical and ethical implications of contract law and how it operates in society within a range of social, economic and political contexts.
Legal Foundations
You will be introduced to the core legal skills needed for a career in law and explore the operation and fundamental principles of the legal system of England and Wales, enabling you to acquire a basic knowledge of the main legal institutions and professions, sources of law and the criminal and civil justice systems.
Public Law and Law of the European Union
We’ll introduce you to the operation and fundamental principles of the UK’s constitution.
Land Law and Property
You’ll gain an appreciation of areas of key importance to legal practitioners in England and Wales relating to Property and Land Law. You’ll be introduced to the process of analysis of the definition of land and practical application to the conveyancing process.
Criminal Law and Practice
This module covers the main principles of English Criminal Law and analysis of their practical application.
Torts
This module will enable you to develop your awareness of the role, remit and function of the law of Torts, including practical and ethical implications, its operation within society and the social, economic and political contexts and underlying policy issues relating to (and impacting on) its operation.
Equity and Trusts
You’ll develop your knowledge and understanding of issues relating to equity and trusts. Through the use of specific case studies, you’ll explore practical and ethical implications, and evaluate the operation of equity and trusts within society. You’ll look at the social, economic and political contexts and underlying policy issues relating to their operation, and their impact.
Dissertation
In order to demonstrate your critical understanding of issues and concepts in connection with a legal topic, you will define a research project of your choice on an area of law.