COURSE CURRICULUM

The Law degree at Westminster is structured to provide a broad and flexible legal education, combining core subjects with a wide range of specialist options that allow students to shape their studies to suit their interests and career goals. In the first year, students gain a strong foundation in law through modules such as Criminal Law, Public and Private Law, Legal Systems, and Introduction to Legal Practice, while also exploring diverse areas like Cinematic Justice, Islamic Law in Context, Law and Social Media, Race and the Law, and Mooting and Advocacy. The second year builds on this knowledge with compulsory study in Property Law and Professional Practice, alongside a wide selection of options including Child Protection Law, Medical Law and Ethics, European Law, International Law, Legal Psychology, Law and Mental Health, and Climate Change and the Law. This stage emphasizes applying legal principles to real-world issues and encourages critical engagement with law in social, cultural, and global contexts. In the final year, students advance to specialist and practice-based study, with opportunities in areas such as Advanced Criminal Law, Family Law, Employment Law, Human Rights, International Trade, Media and Entertainment Law, Jurisprudence, and Clinical Legal Practice. The program equips graduates with professional, analytical, and advocacy skills essential for careers in law and related fields.