Law Studies (Progression) Part-Time BA (Hons)

Part-Time Programme
Year one
Law of Contract - 30 credits or Tort Law - 30 credits
Law Options - 30 credits (1 x 30 credits or 2 x 15 credits)
Year two
Law of Contract - 30 credits or Tort Law - 30 credits
Law Options - 30 credits (1 x 30 credits or 2 x 15 credits)
Note: Tort Law and Law of Contract are core subjects, you only have a choice as to when you study these modules

You will be taught by a combination of different face to face methods, including lectures, tutorials and workshops. Although timetabled as lectures and tutorials/workshops, class contact sessions are interactive, whenever possible. For example, lectures may be linked to tutorial work-plans and lecture outlines may include `mini-problems . From time-to-time guest speakers will make a presentation. Lectures which will provide a basic framework of concepts in addition to interactive learning activities such as group discussion, oral presentations, videos and web based activities. There will also be hands-on development of computing skills and legal study skills. In tutorial sessions, knowledge and skills will be developed through a variety of methods including mooting, client interviewing and other forms of role-play as well as working on case studies and other problem-based scenarios.
A high degree of online support is provided by a module Blackboard VLE page and independent study is supported by a range of electronic databases, many of which can be accessed from outside the University.
You will be guided through your studies by a teaching support network of module tutors, award leaders, personal tutors and supporting academic and business managers, together with dedicated and involved support and pastoral staff. All students in the Law School are allocated an individual personal tutor. The Award will have a dedicated Award Manager who will also be your personal tutor.