LLB (Hons)

Module Description
This module will equip students with a fundamental knowledge of the areas surrounding the British Constitution, including the theoretical concepts and the practicalities involved in the continued development and principles of the system. Students will be encouraged to participate in discussions and will develop a range of analytical skills which will foster an understanding and appreciation of the relationship with other areas of law. Furthermore, the inter-relationship between the three functional bodies of the state (legislature, executive and judiciary) and the role of judicial review under the administrative function of the law will be examined.

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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.

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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.

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Delivered early in the programme, this module offers a grounding in the essence of law, the legislature and legal instruments within the English and Welsh systems. The module includes and explains the civil and criminal legal procedures in place and addresses how the law is reformed and changed in light of common law and the concept of precedent. Students practice the relevant skills that they will need to complete their degree programme successfully and to become an effective legal practitioner.

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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.

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This module will critically evaluate the basis on which the principles of equity apply. Students will cover the creation of trusts and the legal status in which they operate, including the various legal aspects surrounding trust management. In addition, this module will address a number of core elements concerning the liabilities affecting trusts and the remedies that are available for trust beneficiaries. To augment the key philosophical issues of the laws of equity and trust, students will be expected to analyse certain factual scenarios and offer a critical analysis: using their knowledge in a practical setting. The module also addresses the interaction between equity and trust law and land law.

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This module introduces students to the fundamental issues surrounding European law and of how these concepts play a pivotal role in the underpinning of EU law. The complexities of the EU in the context of the varying legislation of nation states will be explored, together with the principle treaties of the EU and their impact on the free movement of goods and the person. Competition within the EU will also be considered. This module will address the various judicial instruments available to the EU and explain its historical origins and its future developments.

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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.

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This module introduces students to the key fundamental principles and history of human rights, including the signing of the European Convention on Human Rights and the passing of legislation incorporating those rights into national law. Furthermore, the relationship between socio-economic, political and civil factors will be investigated with particular attention placed on how decisions made by the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg have direct implications on the judgements of national courts. Students will also develop their knowledge of how human rights are upheld and the recent developments in human rights case law.

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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.

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The aim of the project is to develop students' skills through independent study, research and presentations. Students will submit a formal proposal related to a certain area of law (once approved) and are encouraged to carry out detailed research into their chosen area, and present a critical evaluation of the evidence and a conclusion to the objectives in a written format.