Law

Course summary

This course develops your knowledge and understanding of our legal system, including the court system and legal personnel, how Acts of Parliament are made, and the nature of Law, enabling you to gain an understanding of more conceptual issues such as themes of morality and justice. Brought to life through discussions of important legal issues, evaluation of key cases, trips and visiting speakers, you will also study Criminal Law, covering areas such as murder, manslaughter, intoxication and insanity, and the Law of Tort, covering topics such as negligence, nuisance and occupiers' liability. You will then get the choice to study either Human Rights Law or the Law of Contract. Contract Law includes formation of a contract, offer and acceptance, implied terms and remedies available when these terms are broken, and the Human Rights option focuses on the nature, protection, restriction and constitutional position of human rights under UK law.