LLB (Hons) Law

This module will focus on the fundamental concepts and principles concerned with ownership and the way in which the law engages with the concept of property . The module starts by considering the meaning of ‘property’ and the consequences of using property-based rules to regulate the use and transfer of land. Students will develop the ability to identify the different rules relating to ownership of land and legal rights and interests attached to land.

Students will also consider how the law adapts longstanding concepts to modern practices and policies, including the means through which property is governed under the legal system and where gaps, if any, exist in the management of property as a legal concept. This module is concerned with the law of England and Wales.

The law of torts is a branch of private law that imposes civil liability for breach of obligations owed by both individuals and organisations to one another. This purpose of the module is to develop students' knowledge and understanding of the foundational tort of negligence and its application in specific settings (e.g. actions of public authorities, occupiers’ liability); the distinction between negligence and strict liability; kinds of injury that tort law deems worthy of compensation (especially the complex position with regard to psychiatric and economic harm); and the kinds of remedy that it provides to claimants.

The module also develops key skills, in particular the module will nurture students' ability to develop a reasoned legal argument and to evaluate the merits of competing legal arguments, for example in relation to legal remedies and crossover with the Law of Contract. The module helps to develop students' transferable intellectual and professional skills, in order to prepare them for further study and legal practice.

The purpose of this module is to provide the opportunity to study in depth and in context certain areas of constitutional European Union Law after Brexit. On completion of this module students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the decision-making process, sources of retained EU Law, the principle of supremacy, and the legal remedies for enforcing EU Law. Students will also develop fundamental evaluative, research and problem-solving skills to provide a sound basis for studying undergraduate law modules.

 The trust is a distinctive aspect of English law that has implications in areas such as family law, property law and tax. Principles of Equity are fundamental to the English legal system, taking a more flexible approach to various legal issues and providing fair outcomes where the common law is unable to do so. This module explores the equitable principles governing the creation, operation and administration of public and private trusts and examines the reasons for creating trusts in the contemporary social, economic and international context. Contemporary issues in this area may include the legal problems raised joint ownership of property outside of the family relationship.

 Students will study the rights, duties and powers of settlors, trustees and beneficiaries and develop the ability to apply relevant legal principles to complex fact patterns. Students will learn when a fiduciary relationship exists and how to recognise when a non-express trust may be imposed by equity. Students will explore the evolving use of equitable remedies and the modern-day use of the law of trusts.

This purpose of the module is to provide a basic introduction to the structure and functions of business enterprises and to explore the legal theories, rules and commercial drivers that influence the practice of law concerning limited companies, partnerships and other business models.

This module will complement the Law in Practice Year 2 module. In studying this module, students will develop evaluative and analytical skills in understanding the nexus of law and commercial awareness that shapes the behaviours and actions of business enterprises and their stakeholders.

This module introduces the fundamental principles of wills, probate, and estate administration. Students will explore the legal requirements for valid wills, the rules of intestacy, and the processes for distributing a deceased person’s assets.

The module develops skills in applying legal principles to practical scenarios, enhancing legal research and reasoning abilities to prepare for professional practice in probate law.

This module introduces the foundational principles of public international law governing relations between states and international organizations. Students will explore sources of international law such as treaties, customary practices, and legal doctrines.

The module covers key topics including state sovereignty, jurisdiction, human rights, and the laws regulating the use of force. Students will develop skills in applying international legal principles to contemporary global issues, enhancing their legal analysis and critical thinking abilities. This prepares them for professional practice or further study in international law by providing a solid understanding of the international legal system.

The purpose of this module is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of international and regional legal frameworks in place to protect human rights, the shared environment as well as international trade and co-operation. Wherever possible, the discussion of international human rights law will relate to contemporary developments in human rights to foster global and cultural insights and enable students to assess how it is used in practice. In particular, students will look at a broad and critical appreciation of the history, theory, politics and practice of the International Law of Human Rights and compare, contrast and evaluate different regional and international approaches to the protection of human rights. After completion of this module, students should be able to effectively apply their knowledge to address contemporary developments and challenges and contribute critically to key issues in this field.

The purpose of this module is to provide an excellent opportunity for students to develop and apply a range of competences associated with legal practice. The overall aim of the module is to enhance students' work-related skills by undertaking practical work in a legal environment and critically evaluating and reflecting on their experience. The module introduces key skills in client care and professional ethics as well as the exposure to a diverse range of legal issues.

Students will need to manage their own learning within the Centre and outside the class-based environment. Key to the module is the need for the student to explore the relationship between the study of law as an academic discipline and the practice of law and its application in the working environment.

Students are encouraged to use reflection to enhance, refine and develop personal theories of professional practice, with due regard to ethical, conceptual and contextual needs and/or outcomes.

The purpose of this module is to provide an understanding of the fundamental principles of UK tax law and an appreciation of its relevance across a wide range of legal disciplines including, succession, sales, business, enterprise, employment and land law.

In furtherance of the Law School's Employability objectives the module also provides a foundation in the difference between financial and commercial concepts relevant to tax law, such as income, profit, loss, gains, wealth and dutiable items. Students will learn about the policies informing fiscal legislation, the budgetary process, and the place of tax in the commercial and legal context. 

The module focuses on legal principles, policies and regulation and fosters the skills of handling complex legal material, reading and interpreting statutory material, and understanding and interpreting the structure of language.

The purpose of this module is to provide students with an overview of the practical and legal aspects of the sale and purchase of a business of company. At the end of the module students should be able to understand the structure of a sale and purchase and the implications for all parties of the terms agreed. The module will also explore different methods of financing businesses.

The module builds on the basic concepts explored by students in the Contract Law modules and helps develop their skills of analysis and commercial awareness, addressing a client's financial and business needs and finding solutions to client problems. The module will develop the students' ability to translate their legal knowledge and skills into the practical context of commercial transactions.

This module introduces the fundamental principles governing commercial transactions and business relationships. Students will explore key topics such as the sale of goods, agency, negotiable instruments, and secured transactions. The module focuses on the legal frameworks that regulate commercial activities, including relevant statutes and case law.

Students will develop skills in applying legal principles to real-world commercial scenarios, enhancing their analytical and problem-solving abilities. This module prepares students for careers in legal practice within the commercial sector, providing the knowledge necessary to navigate complex commercial legal issues.