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LAW1020 – Learning the Law
Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Dominic Watts
Credit Value: 20
Level: 4
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Learning The Law, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Learning The Law, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: Llb;
Description: The module provides a basic introduction to the legal system and key skills to encourage criticality and reflection. Specifically the module will introduce students? to the nature of law, how it is made and applied (both statute and case law) and the courts and legal professionals involved in those processes.
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LAW1021 – UK and EU Constitutional Law
Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Sarah Willis
Credit Value: 20
Level: 4
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Uk And Eu Constitutional Law (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Uk And Eu Constitutional Law, 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 constitution, key institutions, theories and rules; an understanding of the European Union (EU)'s key institutions and law, and the relationship between UK and EU law, and the relationship between UK and EU law. This module will benefit students working towards the SQE.
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LAW1022 – Law of Contract
Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Ayshea O'Brien
Credit Value: 20
Level: 4
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Law Of Contract (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 50% STD - Law Of Contract, Coursework: 50% Exam: 50% STDFF - Law Of Contract (4 Year Programme), Exam: 50%
Designated for: Designated for: Llb;
Description: The purpose of this module is to enable students to develop an understanding of the practical and commercial nature and application of the law of contract which prepares them for the world of practice and further legal studies. The module will benefit students who are working towards the Solicitors Qualifying Exam.
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LAW1023 – Criminal Law
Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Dominic Carrington
Credit Value: 20
Level: 4
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Criminal Law (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Criminal Law, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: Llb;
Description: The purpose of this module is to enable students to develop an understanding of the general principles which underpin criminal liability before progressing to consider specific crimal offences and defences. The module will benefit students working towards the Solicitors Qualifying Exam.
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LAW1024 – Ethics, Discrimination and Human Rights
Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Jade Brailsford
Credit Value: 20
Level: 4
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Ethics, Discrimination And Human Rights (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Ethics, Discrimination And Human Rights, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: Llb;
Description: The purpose of this module is to give students an understanding of basic principles relating to human rights, discrimination and ethical behaviour. This will be of benefit to all students as these principles are pervasive throughout their legal studies.
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LAW1025 – Current Legal Issues and Jurisprudence
Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Kelly Ann Cannon
Credit Value: 20
Level: 4
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Current Legal Issues And Jurisprudence (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Current Legal Issues And Jurisprudence, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: Llb;
Description: This module provides students with an accessible introduction to jurisprudence and legal theory. It aims to develop a theoretically informed introduction to some of the key theories that inform the development and application of law from classical theories such as Natural Law Theory to more mdern, critical approaches such as critical legal theory and feminism.
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LAW1027 – Introduction to Business Law
Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Kelly Ann Cannon
Credit Value: 20
Level: 4
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Assessment: STD - Introduction To Business Law, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: This module is for learners to acquire a sound understanding of legal obligations which govern the parties? relationships in business transactions and activities. It will also enable learners to acquire the knowledge of how businesses can be formed, and the legal responsibilities associated with the different structures and associated management.