Single Subject Courses
English Legal System (General Principles of Law)
Syllabus
The Nature and Development of English Law: including the nature and functions of the Law; the concept of legal personality, outline of agency and powers of attorney; an awareness of the development of the Common Law and the Writ System; the development of Equity and its role in the law to-day and the effect of the Judicature Acts 1873-75
Modern Day Sources of Law: including legislation both primary and delegated; Statutory interpretation,; the doctrine of Judicial Precedent; an awareness of the role of European Community Law
Dispute Solving in English Law: including the Court System and structure, Legal Personnel (i.e. The Judiciary, Barristers, Solicitors and Paralegals), composition and jurisdiction of the Civil and Criminal Courts; the Appellate system; Tribunals; Arbitration and Mediation
Learning Outcomes
1. Understand how the law is used to regulate human conduct within the State 2. Be aware of how laws are effected, altered and repealed 3. Be aware of the various ways in which disputes are resolved 4. Be aware of the different personnel involved in the enactment and interpretation of the law and the resolution of legal disputes
Assessment
Three multiple choice tests and four assignments
Entry Requirements
One of the Following
Two GSCE's at Grade B or above
Four GCSE's at Grade C or D
BTEC 1st Diploma (NVQ/GNVQ Level 2 or above)
ILEX Level 2 or Level 3 Qualifications
Other (Please specify)
Mature Student (A signed declaration will be required)
Cost
Single Subject - One payment of £265
General Principles of Law (Module One) £525 or deposit of £125 and eight monthly instalments of £50
Both Modules £1010 or deposit of £230 and 12 monthly instalments of £65
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