LLB (Hons) Law (Senior Status) Bachelor's degree at Leeds Beckett University

Gain an appreciation of major fundamental concepts underpinning the English Legal system. You'll apply basic learning techniques and concepts to selected topics from your foundation modules. Subsequently, you'll enhance your skills in legal research, group working and develop effective oral and written communication competencies.

During this module, you'll begin to understand the key concepts of public law as you study the relationships between the institutions of state. You'll gain an insight into the historical progression of the UK constitution. This will include exploring developments from over the last 50 years of international treaties and agreements that have contributed to it. In addition, you'll study a variety of topics including the rule of law, human rights and judicial review.

Study the circumstances in which organisations and individuals who have suffered harm at the hands of others might be able to claim compensation from the wrongdoer. Initially, you'll concentrate on negligence before studying other key and topical areas such trespass to the person.

This module will help you to understand how a contract is created. You'll study the terms of the contract that determine the obligations of each party, as well as the specific terms concerned with liability. You'll also consider the remedies and damages available in the event of a breach of contract.

Criminal law plays an important role in everyday life, affecting both individuals and society. This module will consider the foundations of criminal liability in a practical, applied way, enabling you to draw the link between academic study and courtroom practice. You'll examine some of the key ingredients of criminal liability such as underpinning principles of individual autonomy and the harm principles, actus reus, mens rea and causation. You'll then move on to study selected offences and def

In this module you'll look at how and why trusts are created. You'll study the different forms of trust, their legal frameworks, the principles of equity affecting their creation and the use of trusts in practice. You'll also consider the statutory and equitable rules that govern the way in which a private trust is managed. This will include asset management and distribution, and the appointment retirement and removal of trustees.

Understand the concept of land and the difference between real and personal property. You'll study a range of topics including the nature of property rights as contrasted with personal rights; leases, leasehold covenants and mortgages; co-ownership and trusts of land; and land registration. You'll develop a strong understanding of the core legal principles of property and land law, allowing you to confidently evaluate and apply these principles to practical scenarios.

This module explores the founding principles of the law of the European Union. You'll develop a critical understanding of the nature and purpose of European developments and regulations. This includes the new UK-EU relationship following the UK's departure from the European Union (Brexit). You'll examine the operational structure of the EU and its institutions, key governing principles as set out by the Court of Justice of the European Union and some fundamental freedoms granted by the Union to

Develop knowledge and practical understanding of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) including mediation and arbitration. Every legal practitioner must be familiar with ADR due to factors such as the cost of litigation, the pre-action protocols that require parties to civil litigation to have considered a form of ADR to assist with settlement, and the popularity of mediation and arbitration in multi-tier dispute resolution clauses in commercial contracts. This module will enable you to develop

Study the relevant national and international laws which relate to animal welfare in different contexts. Exploring the effectiveness of these laws, you'll think deeply about our relationship with animals and the socio-legal and ethical implications of their use. You'll investigate a variety of theories relating to our treatment of animals. You'll then undertake a critical examination of the law to assess whether it is adequate to protect animals or whether reform is needed.

Explore companies as a type of business organisation. You'll examine the legal relationships between stakeholders in a company and the impact of companies as legal entities on society. During the module, you'll be encouraged to consider the economic, social and political role of company law.

Explore crime and morality from a variety of perspectives, drawing on criminological and sociological theories to critically evaluate how crime is constructed in society. You'll explore how the criminal justice system operates and how crime and those who commit crime are perceived by society.

Explore the law of evidence and gain a critical understanding of how evidential principles apply within the criminal and civil jurisdictions.

This module aims to promote independent learning, critical thinking and the development of problem-solving skills cultivated throughout the course. Carry out an in-depth research project in a subject area that is appropriate to the course and of particular interest to you. During this module, you'll critically evaluate key concepts, research approaches, techniques, theoretical perspectives, and findings of existing research within the context of law. You'll also analyse, evaluate and synthesise

Gain an in-depth understanding of the law and legal framework relating to the individual employer/employee relationship. This module will encompass the broader social, economic, political, historical, philosophical, moral and cultural context of employment law. It will consider the employer/employee relationship and the effect and impact of statutory intervention.

Step into the world of intellectual property law, covering key areas such as copyright, trademarks, patents, the law of confidence and design rights. You'll explore various topics including the legal requirements for each intellectual property right (IPR), how each IPR might be infringed, and the application of the relevant laws to realistic problem-based scenarios.

This module will consider the international human rights framework with reference to the role and function of the United Nations. You'll be introduced to the nature and structure of international human rights and the systems and institutions that seek to protect and promote them. This module will focus on civil and political rights, economic, social and cultural rights, torture and the rights of prisoners.