This module takes a practical approach to exploring the key legal principles required to prove criminal liability for a variety of specific offences in the jurisdiction of England and Wales. It will also consider the defences available to individuals accused of a specific offence.

This module develops on the skills obtained from students undertaking both Contract Law and Property Law at Level 4. The module takes a problem-based approach to introduce you to the key principles which underpin the law of tort in England and Wales. The most extensive aspect of the module is the most significant of the torts : the tort of negligence. You will explore key principles of the tort of negligence such as the duty of care, the standard of care, breach of the standard of care and the requirements for causation of damage. You will also explore the principles of other torts such as the torts of trespass to the person: assault, battery and false imprisonment and the tort of private nuisance.

This module builds on the Legal System, Skills and Profession Development module, and centres on developing key academic and professional skills, including academic conduct and legal skills essential for a legal career or related professional career. It promotes critical reflection of existing skills and knowledge to identify strengths and areas that need improvement. Students will participate in skills and professional development sessions to develop strategies to enhance their future career prospects.

This module aims to enhance students’ prospects of gaining graduate level employment through engagement with a range of legal employability events, activities or placement opportunities, which will enable them to:

• Develop their understanding of workplace practice and lifelong learning;
• Enhance their work readiness and employability prospects through development of transferable skills;
• Take responsibility for their own learning and acquisition of employability skills;
• Articulate, in writing, their employability skills.

This module delves into the core aspects of business operations and structures. It explores the identification and roles of both internal and external stakeholders and the influence of various internal and external environments on business. The module will cover essential topics such as marketing and sales, organisational behaviour, finance, environmental sustainability, and introduce the broad legal framework within which various business structure operate. The goal is to provide students with a holistic understanding of business within real-world organisational settings.

This module builds on the knowledge and skills developed in LA5101 Business Principles and Practice but grounds this against elements of commercial law in operation such as setting up a business, financing that business and operational areas such as agency, sale of goods, and environmental sustainability.