Programme Modules
Term 1
Legal Systems and Skills
This module provides an introduction to the nature and sources of English and European Law and the institutions and processes by which laws are applied in practice. It is designed to develop an appreciation of the work of the civil and criminal justice system and the processes of dispute resolution, and to develop an awareness of the necessary skills appropriate to the study of law (eg. legal writing, drafting and advocacy and the recognition of the relevance of ethical consideration).
Contract Law
This module aims to equip students with an understanding of the complexities involved in the intricate area of private contracts. Philosophical aspects of the contract will be examined, as will the grounding principles of how these are adopted and implemented in a commercial setting. This module will give students an appreciation and understanding of the role that contracts play in the commercial arena in addition to equipping them with the relevant skills to enable them to progress on to professional training at a later date.
Term 2
Management
The role of the manager has developed significantly over the past twenty-five years. Not just a person who gives orders and sees that they are applied, the modern manager must be aware of business strategy and understand how that can become reality through effective business policy. Modern managers understand how personnel is motivated, how policy is communicated and how market awareness is vital to survival in a competitive free-market economy.
Business Economics
Economic theory assists the modern manager to understand the ways in which the scale of operations may impact upon cost savings, as well as the influence of world economic trends upon individual business strategy. In this way, managers utilise micro-and macro-economic data to improve decision making about future policy.
Term 3
Land Law
The purpose of this module is to offer students an in-depth knowledge and perspective of the concepts of land law. An understanding of the fundamental issues and tangible concepts of land law will be examined, e.g. interests in land, leases and co-ownership. This module will also outline the various ethical and moral issues involved within this area. It will illustrate how the courts address these issues in line with legislation such as the Human Rights Act and decisions from the European Courts.
Tort Law
This module will illustrate the obligations and implications of activities involved within the public arena. Students will be introduced to the basics of general negligence and its liability, coupled with specific areas such as clinical negligence. In addition, this module will cover areas such as product liability, defamation and nuisance as well as defences to these claims. Additionally, students will be encouraged to consider the socio-economic conditions within which torts are committed, and the implications that these have on society. Moreover, this module will draw from other common law systems and illustrate how their precedents could affect judicial decisions here in the UK.
Term 4
Company Law
This module identifies the various forms and structures of companies and at what level they operate, including regulatory guidelines within which they operate. In addition, legislative instruments affecting the role of companies and the fiduciary duties placed upon their corporate officers are examined. This is a wide ranging and challenging module which will draw from a number of core areas including tort, contract and equity. Students will be encouraged to develop their interpretation of statutory and common law functions, enabling them to better understand the changing dynamics of company law.
Business Organisation and Policy
Managers are continuously under pressure to adapt their policies and organisational structure to the changing environment together with the opportunities and threats presented. We need to understand the benefits of alternative policies in the face of change and how organisations ought to adapt to meet their business aims. Managers should, therefore, be aware of the nature of external and internal pressures and the ways in which these might influence short-term objectives.
Term 5
Criminal Law
This module will evaluate the key principles of the criminal justice system and offer students a detailed knowledge of this area of the law. The general principles of what constitutes a crime will be addressed, as well as the various corresponding sanctions that can be implemented through offences of criminal liability. As well as grasping fundamental issues of criminal law, students will develop an appreciation of the relationship between the theory and practice of criminal law. Moreover, students will be encouraged to offer opinion based on relevant statutory guidelines to factual scenarios. Through critical analytical approach, students will be able to comprehend the extent and range of criminal law issues.
Strategic Management
The module explores the ways in which the overall aims and objectives of a business might interact with the need to institute changes in response to external challenges. Management structures within organisations must accommodate these changes and adapt accordingly to the business environment.
Term 6
Information Systems Management
Management forecasting and effective decision making relies heavily upon the nature and quality of the data available. The management of modern information systems offers the benefit of better informed strategic decisions. This module explores the most effective ways in which data may be captured, stored, retrieved and interpreted.
Law Dissertation
If you choose our 2 year extended degree programme you will start on our foundation year (year zero). The foundation year will include the below modules:
Computer Literacy
Advanced Critical Writing Skills
Numeracy
Academic Writing
Personal Development
Legal Studies
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