European Law - LLB (Hons) / LLM

Develop your understanding of the law of contract. You will study the underlying theories and classifications of contracts and learn how to apply your knowledge to solve legal problems.

The law of torts concerns civil wrongs, and in this module you will learn to interpret case law, determine relevant legal principles, and assess the merits of legal reasoning.

Gain a foundational knowledge and understanding of the legal system in England and Wales. Develop transferable intellectual, employability and professional skills.

Examine and research constitutional law concepts to develop an understanding of the relationship between the individual and the state. Exploring the protection of liberties and fundamental rights of the individual within the UK.

Gain an international and comparative perspective on the establishment, development and operation of international and European Union law, while developing team working and presentation skills.

Expand your knowledge of criminal law and develop practical mooting skills that will enhance your employability. You will learn how to argue within a ground of appeal, how to research and write skeleton arguments, and how to use legal language effectively.

Apply rules to solve legal problems in relation to land ownership. You will study the distinction between real and personal property and begin to draft professional advice in a property law context.

Acquire high-level knowledge of the law of trusts and examine decided cases in detail. Learn how to apply your legal knowledge to the classification of property, creation and dispositions of property interests and management of trust property.

Learn how to put theory into practice by revisiting areas of core law modules from a practical and professional skills-based perspective, accompanied by workshops in the School’s Legal Advice Centre, and one optional module from the following list;

Enhance your fundamental understanding of the law by revisiting areas of core law modules from a new practical and professional skills-based perspective, and two options from the following list.

Learn to apply your legal knowledge to solve employment law problems. You will study both collective employment law and individual employment law.

Develop your understanding of human rights in an international context, exploring topics including the right to life, the right to a fair trial, freedom of religion, and freedom of expression.

Enhance your understanding of commercial law within a practical and business context. You will also be introduced to the key skill of negotiation and the possible strategies and tactics involved.

Explore the principal themes of English family law: marriage, divorce, civil partnership, cohabitation, domestic violence and parental responsibility. Apply legal knowledge to hypothetical and real situations in order to enhance employability.

Choose one of the three pathways from the following options:

Compulsory Modules:

• European Competition Law
• Advanced Notions of International and European Law
• EU External Relations Law

Optional Modules:

Choose three modules from the following options. Students must choose at least one marked

• European Internal Market Law
• Judicial Protection in the EU
• European Law Moot Court Competition
• International Moot Court Competition
• International and Comparative Copyright Law
• International / European Tax Law
• European Employment Law
• European Immigration Law
• European Legal History
• International Arbitration
• International Individual Criminal Responsibility
• Key Concepts in the Philosophy of Law
• Law and Society
• European Public Procurement Law

Compulsory Modules:

• Protection of Human Rights in International Law
• Advanced Notions of International and European Law
• European Immigration Law

Optional Modules:

Choose three modules from the following options. Students must choose at least one marked

• Public International Law Advanced
• European and Comparative Refugee Law
• EU External Relations Law
• Judicial Protection in the EU
• European Law Moot Court Competition
• International Moot Court Competition
• European Employment Law
• European Public Procurement Law
• International Arbitration
• International Criminal Responsibility
• Comparative Constitutional Law
• European Legal History
• Key Concepts in the Philosophy of Law
• Law and Society

Compulsory Modules:

• European Competition Law
• Advanced Notions of International and European Law
• European and Comparative Company Law

Optional Modules:

Choose three modules from the following options. Students must choose at least one marked

• Principles of Finance and Secured Transactions
• EU External Relations Law
• European Law Moot Court Competition
• European Internal Market Law
• Public International Law Advanced
• International / European Tax Law
• International Arbitration
• International and Comparative Copyright Law
• European Employment Law
• European Public Procurement Law
• European Immigration Law
• European Legal History
• European Private Law
• Judicial Protection in the EU
• Key Concepts in the Philosophy of Law
• Law and Society