LLB (Hons) Law Bachelor's degree at Westminster

Introduction to the subject of Criminal Law covering principles, offences (murder, manslaughter, non-fatal offences, sexual offences, theft, burglary, robbery, attempts) and defences (insanity, automatism, self-defence, intoxication). Development of understanding of contextual dimensions including role in politics, economics and society.

Assessment: Skeleton argument assessment

Development of legal research and writing skills within a structured and supported context, working with fellow students. Exploration of ways to map ideas, locate and use sources, and present legal arguments effectively.

Introduction to ways in which lawyers think and use laws in different contexts. Development of understanding of principles governing key legal systems including the English legal system and other key legal traditions, including regional and international ones. Learning to find, understand and present scholarly commentary on the law.

Introduction to legal duties and rights governing relationships between individuals and their application within tort and contract law. Examination of negligence and circumstances for successful claims for harm. Consideration of how contracts are formed and what rights can arise and be excluded in common forms of contract.

Introduction to basic principles of constitutional and administrative law underpinning the democratic state. Coverage of fundamental concepts including nature of British constitution, status of Parliament in constitutional system and impact of Brexit on UK law. Focus on engaging with current issues and impact on relationship between individuals and the state.

Introduction to ongoing debates surrounding key institutions of the criminal justice system. Learning about current challenges facing the police, different approaches to young offenders and operation of prison system. Exploration of policy and practice forming the core of the criminal justice system and awareness of contextual dimension. Development of research and communication skills.

Study of practical application of the law in main areas of legal practice, of primary interest to those planning to practice in law. Focus on changing nature of legal profession and its regulation. Learning about professional ethics and rules of professional conduct. Development of legal skills necessary for legal study and practice with particular focus on legal research and interviewing, advising and client care.

Introduction to fundamentals of human rights and the law. Exploration of central institutions of human rights regime and main controversies in human rights system. Delivered in engaging and interactive style to inspire research instincts.

Critical understanding and comparative overview of Islamic law in historical and contemporary aspects. Introduction to jurisprudence, legal history and techniques used in Islamic law through centuries including early development, emergence of schools of law, classical theory in mediaeval period, modernist methodologies and evolution from 19th century to present. Examination of Islamic criminal law and Islamic family law in light of classical rules and recent developments.

Examination of relationship between law and social media, considering social impact and effect on everyday life and extent to which law can regulate it and protect users. Engagement with social, economic, political and cultural aspects. Coverage of privacy, cyberbullying, psychology of trolling, civil and criminal penalties, revenge porn, defamation, advertising regulations, and intellectual property rights. Engagement with ongoing debates, policies and government initiatives.

Guidance through processes required to undertake a moot, by practically researching and applying the law and developing confidence in advocacy. Exploration of basic theories of how space and performance of courtroom affects practitioner and client experience of law. Enhancement of understanding of effective delivery and performance of oral arguments. Constructive feedback provided throughout course.

Fresh and innovative approach to property law including variety of approaches to alternative definitions of property law and notion of ownership such as ownership of own body parts or property and popular culture. Development and classification of modern property law considered from historical, analytical and philosophical perspectives. Can be studied on its own or as valuable introduction to higher-level property law or legal theory modules.

Understanding and evaluation of aspects of legal framework relating to business and businesses. Opportunity to consider formation and internal organisation of businesses, law related to relationship between businesses, and relationship between businesses and other stakeholders including community. Learning about how a company is formed, legal duties of a company, and company's broader responsibilities in wider business community.

Development of independent learning and critical reflection on performance in context of relevant work-based learning experiences. Opportunity to evaluate workplace culture, development, and potential future role in legal services industry. Contribution to development of communication, interpersonal and other transferable skills. Critical reflection on changing nature and future of legal profession.