Modules

This module provides an opportunity for students to undertake a significant project demonstrating individual creativity and the exploration and application of knowledge gained on the course. The substantive content will be determined by the student’s own focus and context, developed initially as a negotiated proposal, but with the ultimate aim of providing a Project Portfolio. The outcomes of this project would either be presented or exhibited as part of the department’s end of year project exhibition.

This module provides an in-depth study of Equity and Trusts, building on the foundational Principles of Property Law. Students will examine the role of equity and trusts within the English legal system. The module covers the nature and characteristics of trusts, including legal and equitable interests in property, express trusts, implied trusts, charitable trusts, aspects of breach of trust, and co-ownership principles.After completing Principles of Property Law and Equity, Trusts and Property Law II students will be well prepared to begin to explore real world legal issues related to the conveyance of land in Conveyancing Law and Practice.

  • Medical Law and Ethics (20 Credits) Optional
    This module follows on from Tort Law at Level 5. The module provides an in depth overview of both clinical negligence, and other aspects of medical law, such as the interface between law and ethics, the historical development of medical law in various areas, and also the potential for reform of the law and regulation in the medical sphere . Aspects covered may include topics such as the regulation of organ donation, the legal position on assisted dying, the regulation of abortion and the regulation of assisted reproduction.
  • Discrimination Law (20 Credits) Optional
    This module explores the development of Discrimination Law in England and Wales and considers this in light of previous EU membership. It introduces the core concepts of Discrimination Law including the protected characteristics and prohibited conduct particularly focusing on the application of the Equality Act 2010 in relation to employment.