Department of Law

• Practical Contract Law

  Contract law is a core component of legal training, not only for future contract and commercial lawyers, but also for those working in areas such as property, personal injury, and private client law. Explore how contracts are formed, what makes them valid (or not), and how they can come to an end. Tackle real-world legal problems, review key documents, and practice writing clear, professional emails and letters, just like in legal practice.

• Public Law and the Law of the European Union

  Ever wondered who makes the laws in the UK and how they’re enforced? Explore how laws are made and used by key parts of the government. You’ll learn about important ideas like the Rule of Law, Separation of Powers, and Parliamentary Sovereignty. Uncover how the UK works with the European Union, especially around trade, competition, and the “four freedoms.”

• Criminal Law

  What makes something a crime and how does the law decide who’s responsible? Explore the core ideas behind criminal law in England and Wales. You’ll learn how crimes are defined, how responsibility is decided, and how the law deals with harmful behavior. By looking at real offences and legal defenses, you’ll build the skills to read laws, assess evidence, and think critically about how the justice system protects the public while respecting individual rights.

• English Legal System & Legal Services
  
  Curious about how the law works in England and Wales? Discover how the legal system was built, what the different courts do, and who works in them. You’ll learn how laws are made, how judges use past cases to make decisions, and how they understand written laws. You’ll also learn how to find and understand important legal documents like laws and case reports.

• Practical Tort Law

  What makes tort law such a key part of legal training? It’s vital not just for personal injury and property lawyers, but also for those working in contract law, illness and disease claims, and conveyancing. Study topics like negligence, occupiers’ liability, nuisance, and trespass, learning how the law handles harm and responsibility. You’ll also get hands-on experience reviewing legal documents and writing professional letters and emails, just like in a real law practice.

• Land Law

  Discover the basics of property law in England and Wales. This module covers the key rules about owning land, including freehold and leasehold estates. Uncover how people gain and protect rights in land, like easements, covenants, and mortgages, and how the law makes sure those rights are respected. Explore how legal and equitable principles work together to shape land law.

• Dispute Resolution and Civil Litigation

  Want to know how legal disputes get solved in court? Gain insight into how the court system handles disputes, focusing on civil cases and different ways to resolve them without going to trial. You’ll learn about the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 and how they guide Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) to settle cases more quickly. Discover how a legal case starts and moves through the system, from the Claimant, who brings the case, to the Defendant, who responds.

• Family Law and Practice

  Explore how the law shapes family life and relationships. In this module, you’ll learn how the law governs family matters, from forming relationships to resolving disputes about money and children. Gain practical insight into how the family courts work, especially when deciding on issues under the Children Act 1989. You’ll also build key legal skills: spotting issues, giving clear advice, and communicating effectively with different audiences.

• Medical Law

  Learn about the key legal and ethical issues within the field of medical law. Gain an in-depth understanding of the relationship between law, medicine, and ethics, and understand how the law has responded to developments in medical practice and bioethics. Develop your analytical and evaluative skills and learn how to apply legal concepts and principles to problem-based scenarios correctly. Construct and communicate well-reasoned arguments effectively and professionally.

• Youth and Crime

  Explore the complex and evolving field of youth, crime, and justice. Examine current policies and the impact of reform on both young offenders and professionals. Uncover how age, maturity, and responsibility shape sentencing, and assess how effective different interventions really are. Challenge common views on youth offending and explore a range of academic perspectives.

• Equity and Trusts

  Discover how fairness shapes the law through equity and unravel the fascinating world of trusts, from family estates to charities and business deals. Explore how trust law supports fairness, resolves disputes over property and inheritance, and regulates fiduciary duties. You’ll learn to evaluate how equity responds to modern legal problems involving trustees, beneficiaries, and third parties.

• Law Research Dissertation

  Learn how independent legal research shapes expert knowledge and legal practice. Choose your own area of law to explore, using the theories and methods you’ve learned. Develop strong skills to analyze and evaluate complex legal issues.

• Counter-Terrorism Law

  Explore how law and policy tackle terrorism in England and Wales. Examine the UK’s official counter-terrorism strategy, CONTEST, and assess how terrorism is defined under the law. Gain insight into key institutions like MI5 and MI6, and the legislation that governs their actions. Understand the balance between national security and human rights, and compare how the law treats those suspected of terrorism versus those actively involved.

• Wills and the Administration of Estates

  What happens to someone’s property after they die? Explore the legal rules around wills and the administration of estates. Learn what makes a will valid, what happens if there isn’t one, and how estates are managed and distributed. You’ll also look at how and why wills can be challenged, and apply the law to real-world scenarios.

• Commercial Law

  Explore how contracts shape the world of business. Gain a strong understanding of commercial contract law, from how contracts are made to how they’re interpreted and enforced. Learn about key topics like agency, consumer rights, and the Sale of Goods Act 1979, and see how they apply in real business situations.

• Business Law and Practice

  Learn how the law supports the life cycle of a business. Explore how different business structures, like partnerships and companies, are formed, managed, and regulated. Through a practical client file simulation, you’ll guide a business from start-up to potential insolvency, applying legal principles at every stage.

* Modules may change each year