COURSE CURRICULUM

Across three years of study, this law program provides a comprehensive legal education, building essential academic, professional, and practical competencies. In Year 1, students are introduced to the foundations of legal study through modules such as Public Law, which explores the UK constitution, parliamentary sovereignty, and judicial review. Law of Contract equips students with knowledge of binding agreements and case law, while Legal System and Legal Skills provides insight into court structures, legal professions, and essential academic skills. Foundations of Criminology introduces students to criminological theories and societal responses to crime and victimisation. In Year 2, the curriculum deepens with core modules in Land Law, Law of Torts, and Criminal Law. These subjects strengthen students' abilities to handle legal reasoning, statutory interpretation, and case analysis. Policing and Society further connects law to social structures and the justice system. Year 3 blends compulsory modules such as Equity and Trusts and European Union Law with a wide array of electives, allowing students to tailor their studies to specific interests. Options include Company and Partnership Law, Family Law, and the Law of Evidence, which are particularly useful for students pursuing legal practice. Modules like Legal Work Placement and Undergraduate Research Placement offer invaluable practical experience, helping bridge theory and practice. Other electives such as International Law, Immigration and Asylum Law, Medical Law, and Competition Law give students the chance to explore global legal systems and contemporary legal issues. Criminology-focused options, including Women, Power, Crime and Justice, Crime in the City, Gangs, Guns and Knife Crime, and Penology, enhance interdisciplinary understanding and awareness of social justice. Throughout the program, students develop a blend of analytical thinking, legal research, problem-solving, and communication skills. This academic pathway not only prepares students for professional legal training but also opens opportunities in policy, human rights, business, and international law contexts.