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LAW2006 – Environmental Law
Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Simon Sneddon
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: DL05 - Environmental Law (Distance Learning) (May), Coursework: 100% DL09 - Environmental Law (Dl - September), Coursework: 100% DL01 - Environmental Law (Distance Learning) (January), Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: The purpose of this module is to allow students to develop an awareness and understanding of the underpinning philosophies behind environmental law, as well as of the ways in which environmental policy is implemented and enforced through legal measures.
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LAW2009 – Law of Tort
Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Nicola Smithers
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Law Of Tort, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Law Of Tort (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: Llb;
Description: The purpose of this module is to enable students to develop an understanding of the main principles of tort and to develop an ability to analyse some of those principles.
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LAW2032 – Judicial Protection Under UK and EU Law
Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Sarah Willis
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: LAW1021
Co-requisites:
Assessment: STD - Judicial Protection Under Uk And Eu Law, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Judicial Protection Under Uk And Eu Law (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: Llb;
Description: The purpose of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the United Kingdom (UK)'s and European Union (EU)'s administrative law and practice to assess their effectiveness as a means of controlling public authorities and protecting individual rights. The module helps with preparation for SQE.
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LAW2033 – Criminal Litigation
Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Dominic Carrington
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Criminal Litigation, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Criminal Litigation (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: Llb; Llb (4 Year Programme);
Description: The purpose of this module is to enable students to develop an understanding of the rules and processes that govern the conduct of criminal litigation in England and Wales. The module will equip students with the necessary knowledge that can be applied to situations encoutered in criminal practice. The module will benefit students who are working towards the SQE.
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LAW2034 – Child and Family Law
Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Konatsu Nishigai
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Child And Family Law (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Child And Family Law, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Law With Criminology; BA Law With Criminology (Integrated Foundation Year); Llb; Llb (4 Year Programme);
Description: The purpose of this module is to provide an understanding of the socio-cultural context for child and family law, and to analyse current legal issues impacting on child and family relationships. The module will consider the changing nature of children and families and proposals for law reform.
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LAW2036 – Organised Transnational Crime
Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Simon Sneddon
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Organised Transnational Crime, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Organised Transnational Crime (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: Llb; Llb (4 Year Programme);
Description: The purpose of this module is to enable students to develop an understanding of the nature and impact of organised transnational criminal behaviour and their interrelationship with law enforcement investigation and prosecution.
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LAW2037 – Intellectual Property Rights in Commerce
Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Ebenezer Laryea
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Intellectual Property Rights In Commerce, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Intellectual Property Rights In Commerce (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: Llb; Llb (4 Year Programme);
Description: The purpose of this module is to enable students to examine and analyse the main intellectual property rights which protect and enforce rights regarding the use of creations of the mind within everyday commerce.
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LAW2038 – Medical Law and Ethics
Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Nicola Smithers
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Medical Law And Ethics (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Medical Law And Ethics, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: Llb; Llb (4 Year Programme);
Description: The purpose of this module is to enable students to gain an understanding of the main principles of medical law and ethics and to develop an ability to analyse some of those principles.
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LAW2039 – Graduate and Academic Skills Development
Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Zhara Malik
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 3
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Graduate And Academic Skills Development (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Graduate And Academic Skills Development, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: The purpose of this module is to facilitate the further development of key academic skills, such as written and verbal communication and analytical skills. It also provides practical support for the development of essential employability skills in relation to applying for graduate-level jobs.
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LAW2040 – Social Action Research Project
Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Sarah Willis
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 3
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Social Action Research Project, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: The purpose of this module is for the students to participate in public legal education through social justice project work linked to local community needs and to have social impact.
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LAW2042 – Green Crime
Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Simon Sneddon
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Assessment: STDFF - Green Crime (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Green Crime, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Law With Criminology; BA Law With Criminology (Integrated Foundation Year);
Description: The purpose of this module is to allow students to develop an awareness and understanding of the scope and nature of environmental crimes, the reasons why they are committed, and the legal and societal measures of controlling them.
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LAW2044 – Environmental Law and Justice
Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Simon Sneddon
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Environmental Law And Justice, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Environmental Law And Justice (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BSc Biological Sciences; BSc Biological Sciences (With Integrated Foundation Year); BSc Environmental Science; Llb; Llb (4 Year Programme);
Description: The purpose of this module is to allow students to develop an awareness and understanding of the underpinning philosophies behind environmental laws on land and at sea, as well as of the ways in which environmental policy is implemented and enforced through legal measures.