LLB (Hons) Law Bachelor's degree at West London

Enables you to understand certain key aspects of criminal law, such as the criminal process, actus reus, mens rea, legal capacity and the main offences against the person and to consider possible reforms in the law. Further develops problem-solving techniques, including the identification and application of relevant law to factual situations.

Designed to enable students to develop an understanding of the key principles and core concepts underpinning constitutional law, including what a constitution is, key characteristics, constitutional principles, sources of constitutional law, and constitutional sources of powers available to different governing institutions.

Designed to enable you to develop an understanding of the English Legal System, including the basic structure, different sources of law, various roles performed by key institutions and people, the criminal trial process, and the civil justice system.

Examines the key areas of contract law including formation of contract, consideration, terms of contracts, exemption clauses, vitiating factors, misrepresentation and remedies for breach. Aims to develop skills in legal problem solving and communication.

Enables you to understand certain key aspects of the criminal offences of fraud, theft, criminal damage, robbery, burglary and handling plus the main related defences available to defendants, and to consider possible reforms in the law. Further develops problem-solving techniques, including the identification and application of relevant law to factual situations.

Designed to enable you to develop an understanding of public law, including the main institutions involved in government, the linkage between constitutional law and administrative law, sources of public law, and understanding of the main principles of public law such as the rule of law, separation of powers, Parliamentary sovereignty, and Judicial Review.

Includes the study of both Equity and the law of Trusts in English Law. Introduces the concept of equity and explores the creation of equitable interests and the rules applicable to their transfer. Provides knowledge and understanding of the trust mechanism and the rules which apply to its creation and operation, including identification and analysis of different types of trust.

Designed to enable you to develop an understanding of the English and European Legal Systems, including the basic structure of the European Union, sources of law in Europe, various roles performed by key law-making institutions in Europe, key principles of EU law including supremacy, direct effect, indirect effect and state liability, and EU law relating to freedom of movement of goods and of workers.

Property law focuses on the various forms of ownership in real property (land) and personal property. Explores the respective concepts of property law in English Law, including Equity. Explores and critically considers the way in which people acquire rights over land, and how disputes over these rights can be avoided or resolved. The principles of the Land Registration Act 2002 will be a key part of the module.

Deals with the main principles of Land Law. Land law deals with the rights to use, alienate, or exclude others from land. Focus on the creation and determination of leases, encumbrances over land, in particular easements, the law of mortgages and the creation and passing of freehold restrictive covenants.

Aims to equip you with appropriate and relevant substantive and contextual knowledge of the rules, principles and policy factors underpinning the development and application of Tort Law in England and Wales, enable you to conduct research using appropriate information technology, develop an understanding of how interpersonal interests are affected and protected by the Law of Torts, and facilitate the active development of skills in dispute resolution.

Focuses on legal practice, ethics and regulations which will enable you to undertake effective undergraduate study of law whilst instilling you with the skills required for a law or law-related career, including basics such as advocacy, presenting, legal research, debating, critical thinking and group work. Looks at how legal services are organised, provided and regulated in England and Wales, aspects of employability in the legal work environment and professional ethics.

Develops a critical understanding of the legal framework in which modern companies operate and in particular, examines the nature, formation, constitution, capital structure, internal affairs, management and insolvency of different companies in the context of modern business practice.

Enables you to understand certain key aspects of employment law, including the employment protection given to individuals and what remedies are available if these provisions are not complied with. Builds on the knowledge of contract law and applies this knowledge in a practical context. Further develops problem-solving techniques, including the identification and application of relevant law.

A study of substantive principles and underlying theories of the Law of Evidence. Enables you to have a working understanding of the rules of evidence in civil and criminal proceedings, appreciate the effect of evidential rules on procedures and outcomes in litigation, understand the historical factors that have contributed to current evidential rules, and critically analyse the application of the rules. Further develops problem-solving techniques.

A study of key concepts and academic views of Family law. Enables you to understand certain key aspects of family law, including understanding the nature of a familial relationship with particular emphasis on the concept of marriage, civil partnership and cohabitation, apply knowledge to the breakdown of a marriage, civil partnership and cohabitation with particular emphasis on domestic violence, financial provision for the parties and the welfare of any children.

Provides a foundation for the further study of this complex and fast-changing area of law. You will understand the rules which apply to a wide cross-section of the public and businesses in navigating a safe passage through the complexities of the ever-changing immigration system. Explores the rules which regulate the decisions of the Home Office and UK Visas and Immigration Service, and introduces you to the specialist skills required to deal with the unique circumstances in which immigrants app