LLB (Hons) Law with Business Bachelor's degree at the University of Brighton

This key module is the foundation for all the other law modules and introduces two essential areas: (a) the way legal institutions in the UK operate and how the law is made; and (b) the legal skills lawyers need including clear communication skills, legal writing and referencing, oral presentation, problem-solving and analytical thinking. The knowledge and skills acquired in this module are essential to all other areas of academic development.

This module will provide you with a detailed knowledge of a number of torts including common law negligence, breach of statutory duty, protection against interference with the person, protection of property interests, protection of reputation and remedies associated with these torts. Where relevant, reference will be made to policy issues and human rights principles – both of which impact on the development of a number of torts.

Public law is a subject of great topical interest which is in a constant process of evolution and can't be fully understood without reference to the UK's political history and its social and cultural development. This module will provide you with a good understanding of constitutional legal principles, the major features of the UK's constitution, civil rights, judicial review and an awareness of significant changes and developments in the subject.

This module covers the formation, content, viability and discharge of contracts and remedies available for breach of contract. You will explore the concepts and legal principles in a political, social and economic context, and develop an understanding of the relationship of statutory and European Union sources of law with the common law.

This module introduces business law and practice in England and Wales and explores the various forms of business vehicles, looking at the legal, regulatory, commercial and tax consequences of each. You will look at governance, conduct, financing and constitution of businesses as well as elements of employment law, alongside the law of private acquisitions and the insolvency regimes of England and Wales.

This module introduces professional legal practice, legal ethics and professional responsibility. You will explore the nature and purpose of professional conduct rules and related questions of regulation and enforcement, including potential conflicts of interest, legal privilege and questions of confidentiality, responsibilities to the court and client and how these may be negotiated, obligations that come with being in a position of trust, and wider issues of access to justice.

By exploring contemporary issues and debates in commercial law you will develop the ability to examine the legal, commercial, financial and regulatory factors that affect commercial transactions in developed and emerging economies. You'll also consider the impact of the economic climate, political and social environment, and the realisation of the United Nations Sustainable Development (SDGs) in the Global South.

On this practical module you will develop your legal skills of interviewing, negotiating, advocacy, research, case analysis, writing and drafting within the scope of one of the foundations of legal knowledge. You'll work in a team of two on a paper skeleton argument and present this as an advocate, which will involve researching and analysing the relevant law contained in a moot problem on behalf of either the appellant or respondent.

This module is a detailed exploration of the law of trusts and equitable principles. You will gain the knowledge to evaluate the role of trusts and equitable remedies in the modern world and critically review legal issues and recent developments in the subject.

During this module you will learn about the principles of the law relating to the company environment and develop your awareness of the importance of law within the business context. Areas studied may include business structures, directors duties, insolvency, corporate finance, data protection and privacy.

This module enables you to develop an appreciation of this signficant area of the law. You will look at the fundamental concepts of criminal law, gain an understanding of the principles of criminal liability and defences, as well as the relevance of criminal procedure. You will also gain knowledge about the more important and common specific criminal offences.

In this module you'll examine the major principles of land law and their relationship with equity and trusts and family law. You will also explore cross-cutting themes within land law, such as the meaning of land and property, gender and the family home, human rights and the balancing of private and commercial interests. This encourages you to critically reflect upon the significance of land law across legal, social and commercial contexts.