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 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 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.

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.

You will identify and comprehend the key concepts and principles of European Union Law including the legal, economic and social factors which led to the development of the European Community and Union. You will learn about the legal framework within which the European Union operates and explore in depth the actions that can be taken against both Member States and the institutions for infringement of Union law. The module will give particular focus to the key actors in the formulation, implementation and enforcement of Union Law at both national and European levels and also the impact of EU law on UK law as relevant to its changing relationship.

Child Law (20 Credits) Optional: This module is concerned with developing students' understanding and critical enquiry of the law and procedure relating to arrangements for children's family life in England and Wales. In particular, we will consider:

• Parentage and parenthood; rights and responsibilities
• Private law decision-making; children’s welfare and autonomy
• Public law: role of the Local Authority; child protection, care and supervision, adoption and special guardianship

Family Law (20 Credits) Optional: You will examine the current legal rights and responsibilities attached to adult couple relationships and apply these to hypothetical scenarios. You will also critically evaluate these rights and responsibilities and proposed reforms of the law.

Succession Planning (20 Credits) Optional: This module aims to enhance students’ knowledge of the law of succession (also known as inheritance). This is a core area of legal practice that enables the transfer of wealth from one generation to another.

Students will develop an understanding of the legal mechanisms for inheritance and understand the difference between the law of wills, where there is a valid will, and the law of intestacy, where someone dies without a valid will.

Law in Practice (20 Credits) Optional: This module focuses on the role of legal professionals and will develop your professional skills. The syllabus covers professionalism, ethics and professional skills; you will learn about and practice the skills of teamwork, interviewing, advocacy, case/matter analysis, legal research, legal writing/drafting, negotiation and reflective practice.

Evidence (20 Credits) Optional: Builds on the study of Criminal Law from level 5 to explore the sources and rules of evidence in criminal trials. It examines the historical development and principles underlying evidence law, critically analyses the framework in the criminal justice system with a focus on recent legislation and case law. It involves evaluating the current law to determine how it applies to hypothetical scenarios, and whether it is effective or requires further reform.

Advanced Criminal Law & Practice (20 Credits) Optional: This Advanced Criminal Law module builds on previous studies of Level 5 Criminal Law and Level 6 Evidence Law to deepen your understanding of how criminal law is applied in practice and to develop essential advocacy skills. It covers major criminal offences and their legal definitions, explores procedural requirements in criminal courts, and focuses on developing skills in drafting legal documents and advocacy.

Human Rights Law (20 Credits) Optional: This module builds on the study of Public Law at level 4 and examines the law relating to human rights under both national and European systems. Students will be introduced to the history of human rights legislation in the UK and Europe, as well as considering how the law applies in relation to particular contexts such as the criminal justice system and prisoners' rights.

Social Justice (20 Credits) Optional: This module considers the challenges faced by socially disadvantaged clients, and those who advise and represent them in seeking access to justice. It examines the work of social justice lawyers in today's legal landscape and will draw on their real-life work and experiences. The module will explore Legal Aid generally and access to justice, as well as a range of social justice issues.

Employment Law (20 Credits) Optional: This module takes a problem-based approach and aims to equip you with a broad working knowledge of the legal aspects of employment, enable you to acquire an understanding of the principles underpinning your practical skills such as interpreting real-world documentation and understanding the importance of providing advice tailored to the needs and priorities of the client.

Company Law (20 Credits) Optional: This module covers a spectrum of Company Law topics and introduces you to the areas commonly dealt with by corporate lawyers in practice. The module takes a problem-based approach and aims to enable you to acquire an understanding of the legal principles underpinning the regulation of limited companies, their shareholders and directors, apply your knowledge and understanding to solve problems, develop your practical skills such as interpreting real-world documentation and understanding the importance of providing advice tailored to the needs and priorities of the client.

Trade and Competition in the European Union (20 Credits) Optional: The module focusses on developing student's understanding of the EU's internal market in regards to both trade and competition.

You will study the core principles underpinning the regulation of the free movement of goods within the European single market and apply these to hypothetical scenarios.

Focus will then move to the implementation and enforcement of competition law and policy in the European Union, the obligations of Members States and the infringement actions taken by relevant EU insitutions. We will explore the key legal principles underpinning competition law and policy and review key cases to understand the numerous issues that can arise when applying competition law to market behaviour.  This will include scrutinising the EU competition laws regulating such anti-competitive agreements and practices and reviewing case studies (real and hypothetical) exemplifying the conduct which will distort the competitive process and harm competition (e.g. abuse of a dominant position, mergers and oligopolies). We will also explore the interaction between competition law and sustainability in light of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the impact this has on trade and competition in the EU.

International Trade and Investment Law (20 Credits) Optional: This module provides students with foundational knowledge of international trade and investment law. It covers topics such as International Economic Law, World Trade Law, Regional Trade Agreements, International Investment Law, Environmental Sustainability, and Dispute Resolution mechanisms. The module aims to develop critical legal analysis skills, enabling students to address complex problems in international trade and investment law.