You study four taught modules, the Applied Practice module and the Dissertation module.

Course structure

Year 1 core modules

Contemporary Legal Issues and Skills

Criminal Law

International Law

Legal Theory in Context

Final-year core modules

Applied Practice (Law)

Dissertation

Modules offered may vary.

How you learn

The link between legal theory and practice is the central theme of the programme. You learn through a blend of directed and self-directed study to develop your understanding of methodology, practice and presentation. You take part in lectures, seminars, group work, debates, audio-visual presentations, guided reading and research exercises.

Typically, the taught sessions are delivered through seminars, discussions and the virtual learning environment (VLE). The core taught modules are led by individual staff research and option modules are delivered by staff specialising in the relevant discipline.

The Applied Practice module allows you to work directly with an organisation, applying and demonstrating the knowledge and skills you have learned during the first stage of your course. Although we cannot guarantee placements for students, we can provide you with practical support and advice to secure your own work experience with a company. During this module you’ll be supported by University staff to reflect on your learning and give evidence of what you have gained from your time within the organisation.

How you are assessed

Assessment and feedback includes:

• progression information
• availability of formative assessment
• an overview of summative assessment
• information on in-course assessment and exams
• arrangements for returning marked work and providing feedback

Assessments help you develop essential skills to work successfully at postgraduate level, as well as for continuing professional roles and lifelong learning. Your work is assessed in a variety of ways, including: 

• individual presentations
• research proposal 
• reflective practice
• written assignments
• dissertation

Career opportunities

Upon graduation you will have developed recognised subject-specific knowledge and understanding, cognitive, intellectual, practical, professional and generic key skills and qualities, which have a directly beneficial effect on future employability, whether in the legal profession or in subject-related disciplines, including academia. You will be equipped to contribute to and inform policy-making decisions in your chosen sphere.

You secure your own work experience with the support of the course team. Mentors guide and advise you while on work placement.

Entry requirements

A 2.2 (minimum) honours degree in a legal or related discipline or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience.

Equivalent qualifications include, for example CiLEX, or level 6 equivalent law degrees from other jurisdictions, and equivalent experience includes work involving regulatory compliance.

For additional information please see the entry requirements in our admissions section

International applicants can find out what qualifications they need by visiting Your Country

Health conditions requiring adjustments

For this particular course, you may need to undertake an occupational health or work-based risk assessment check. If you have a disability, specific learning difficulty, mental health condition, autism spectrum condition, sensory impairment or medical condition that may require reasonable adjustments during an external placement, in the university or in a clinical practice area, this must be declared as part of the enrolment process. If you are unsure you can contact the relevant admissions or course tutor for guidance.