Semester 1
| Compulsory modules |
Communication Skills
Develop your communication skills across a range of methods and styles, in both formal and informal contexts, and explore how to use social media effectively. The module also encourages reflection on your past experiences, helping you evaluate your choices and identify ways to improve your future communication and practice.
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Digital and Research Skills
Learn how to navigate the online world responsibly by using search engines, resources and artificial intelligence (AI) effectively. You’ll explore how to stay safe online, build an appropriate digital presence and critically evaluate the accuracy and relevance of information and how to present it. Discover a variety of learning resources and understand the importance of academic integrity.
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Sustainability and Society
Explore the UN Sustainable Development Goals and their global impact on society. This module takes a problem-solving approach to sustainability, encouraging you to consider your own role, and the role of others, in addressing sustainability challenges. You’ll examine both the broader concepts of sustainability and those most relevant to your chosen discipline.
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Semester 2
| Compulsory modules |
Foundation Year Project
This module helps prepare you for entry onto Level 4 of the degree programme through a formative e-portfolio containing a log of activities, a 2000 word written project and a video presentation. You’ll develop your research skills by learning how to choose, plan and carry out an investigation into a chosen topic. You’ll also explore the impact of research ethics and practice presenting your findings.
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Shaping Skills for Success
This module develops the wider skills needed to succeed during your studies and beyond. You’ll learn how to track and reflect on your development, participate in sessions focused on specific skills and hear from a variety of guest speakers. You’ll take part in a group challenge designed to enhance your teamwork and communication and reflect on the skills used during this module as part of your Foundation Year Project.
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Core Concepts of Law
Explore the English legal system, its career paths, and how it compares with legal systems around the world. Discover how law shapes society as you examine ‘the rule of law’ and the role of morality. Sharpen your research skills through introductions to key legal resources in the library and master the OSCOLA referencing method, laying a foundation for your legal studies.
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In Semester 2, you can then pick one of the following modules* to study:
| For student selection |
| Core Concepts of Business |
| Core Concepts of Computer Science |
| Core Concepts of Criminology |
| Core Concepts of Psychology |
*Options available are indicative and available subject to numbers and the campus chosen.
Semester 1*
| Compulsory modules |
Legal Method and Skills
This module introduces you to the legal system of England & Wales and develops key skills for studying law, including interpreting cases and legislation, conducting legal research and referencing, constructing legal arguments, and solving legal problems.
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Academic and Career Success - NEW for September 2026
Explore the wide range of career opportunities that follow a law degree and begin planning the steps you’ll need to take to achieve your own career ambitions. This module also develops the broader skills required for academic success, including written and oral communication, digital literacy, and an understanding of academic integrity.
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| Public and EU Law |
Semester 2*
| Compulsory modules |
Contract Law
In this module you’ll consider the elements of a contract, different types of contractual terms, remedies for breach of contract and the circumstances when remedies can be excluded. You’ll also look at connected areas such as misrepresentation, duress and undue influence.
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AI Literacy for the Future Professional - NEW for September 2026
Develop an understanding of what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and how it can be used appropriately to support your studies. You’ll also explore how AI is used in the workplace and examine the regulatory, ethical and environmental issues surrounding its use.
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Criminal Law
This module provides an overview of the criminal justice system and helps to develop an understanding of the principles of criminal liability. You’ll look at different criminal offences, including homicide, criminal damage, assaults, sexual offences, theft and robbery, and drugs offences. You’ll consider what defences may be available and the law in relation to secondary participation and attempts to commit certain offences.
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*Modules may vary per semester dependant on study mode and course length.
Semester 1*
| Compulsory modules |
Critical Approaches in Current Legal Issues
Build on the academic skills you developed in Level 4 by using current legal topics to strengthen your critical thinking, problem solving, and research abilities. Engage in debates on controversial areas of the law and present well-reasoned arguments, sharpening your capacity to reflect on, and appreciate, different perspectives.
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Land Law
This module looks at the nature of land, how the ownership of estates and interests in land operate and the formalities for creating and disposing of those estates and interests. It also covers topics such as the protection and enforcement of third-party interests in land, the distinction between registered and unregistered land, trusts of land and co-ownership, leases, easements, covenants and mortgages.
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| Tort |
Semester 2*
In Semester 2, you’ll study three options** in line with your chosen Pathway:
| SQE and CILEX Pathway |
| Access to Justice and Legal Services |
| Business Law 1 |
| Business Pathway |
| Business Law 1 |
| Individuals Pathway |
| Access to Justice and Legal Services |
| Human Rights |
| Modules common to all Pathways |
| Real Estate |
| Extended Essay |
| Law in a Global Context |
| Practising Law in the Digital World |
| Student Law Clinic - NEW for September 2026 |
*Modules may vary per semester dependant on study mode and course length.
**All options are indicative and are available subject to numbers.
Semester 1*
| Compulsory module |
Equity and Trust
In this module you'll study the core principles of equity and trusts law which arise in a range of personal, social and commercial contexts. You'll look at the distinction between a gift and a trust and how trusts are created. You'll also explore the management of the trust through the powers and duties of trustees and the rights of the beneficiaries before considering what remedies are available if there is a breach of trust.
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You'll then choose two options** to study in Semester 1.
Semester 2*
In Semester 2, you’ll study three options**.
Option selection
Options are to be selected in line with your chosen Pathway:
| SQE and CILEX Pathway |
| Business Law 2 |
| Criminal Litigation and Evidence |
| Wills and Succession |
| Business Pathway |
| Business Law 2 |
| Employment Law |
| Intellectual Property |
| International Commercial Law |
| Individuals Pathway |
| Family Law |
| Employment Law |
| Mental Health and Mental Capacity |
| Wills and Succession |
| Modules common to all Pathways |
| Civil Dispute Resolution |
| Graduate and Employability Skills |
| Law and Society |
| Legal Advice Clinic*** - NEW for September 2026 |
| Legal Technology |
| Research Project |
*Modules may vary per semester dependant on study mode and course length.
**All options are indicative and are available subject to numbers.
***The Legal Advice Clinic is a clinical legal education module where students will be supervised to advise real clients by University of Law LLP. Eligibility conditions will apply to this module.