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Introduction to Criminal Law

Introduction to Criminal Law

Perhaps the best known aspect of the legal system, criminal law presents an interesting and challenging area of study. This is an exciting introduction to criminal law – covering the law of theft, murder, manslaughter and non-fatal offences.

 

Credits: 10, Level: 4

Law

 

Course overview

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Winter university

Start date: Starts Monday 20 January, Mondays for eight weeks, 6.00pm-9.00pm

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You can study up to 30 credits at Winter University and you can select up to three modules on the same application form. If you would like to add a module later, or change one of your choices, then please email winter.university@tees.ac.uk.

Where you study

Middlesbrough Campus

 

Course details

What you study

- the offences against the person (assault, battery, causing and inflicting actual and grievous bodily harm) and the defence of consent
- the homicide offences: murder; voluntary and involuntary manslaughter
- the law of theft.

How you are assessed

You submit a 1,000 word assignment based on a hypothetical case study relating to selected topic areas you cover.

 

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

International applicants must have an IELTS overall score of 5.5 or higher.

 
 

Part-time

2025-26 entry

Fee for applicants:
£50

  • Length: Credits: 10, Level: 4
  • Middlesbrough Campus
  • Start date: Starts Monday 20 January, Mondays for eight weeks, 6.00pm-9.00pm

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At Teesside University Law School we have over 30 years' experience of delivering high-quality education in the field of law and criminal justice.

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