Course Modules

This module continues to develop your understanding of criminal law, including how to examine homicide and non-fatal offences, understanding a range of defences and developing your ability to analyse and evaluate related case and statutory law and proposed reforms.

This module continues the study of EU law, which examines the substantive law of the European single market, focusing on free movement of goods, services and people. You will also look at individual rights under EU law, including the protection

This module introduces you to different aspects of environmental law in the context of national, European union and international law. You will examine the underpinning foundations of environmental law and how national law has developed in both criminal and civil

This module examines different sources of human rights law, its impact on the English legal system and considers different substantive areas of the law under the European Convention on Human Rights including absolute, limited and qualified rights.

This module is an opportunity to explore a comprehensive range of key constructs, theories and research in mental health and forensic psychology. You will examine the numerous ways that psychological research, methods and expertise are applied to the study of

This module introduces you to the concept of tort law and a range of torts including negligence, product liability, trespass to the person and defamation, as well as relevant defences and remedies. You will continue to develop legal reasoning, research

This module develops your understanding of tort law, building on the knowledge you developed in Tort I. You will study a range of torts including nuisance, trespass to land, Rylands v Fletcher, occupiers’ liability, vicarious liability and breach of statutory

This optional module allows you to undertake a work placement to apply your academic learning in a related employment setting and for you to gain experience that will be useful in pursuing your future career or profession. Emphasis will be

This module provides an in-depth study of the criminal defence of duress by examining its historical development, current restrictions, reform proposals and drawing comparisons to other common law jurisdictions.

This will introduce you to real-world practice of criminology, and give you an idea of where you could apply your skills. You will explore jobs relating to criminology degrees, including: Community development worker Detective Police officer Prison officer Probation officer