English Legal System (M3036)
English Legal System
Module M3036
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Additional Learning Tasks
Students of this level 4 course will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the subject; develop some of the key legal skills required for a reading and understanding of the law; and, demonstrate familiarity with the key concepts and principles of the study of the English Legal System. They will be able to follow instructions in relation to their learning and also demonstrate some responsibility for their learning.
Module Outline
This module will provide you with an introduction to the English Legal System covering sources of law, precedent, different approaches to statutory interpretation and the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on the English legal system. It will also provide you with a foundation in key legal, academic and transferable skills including legal research skills, reading a case/statute and voice work that you will need to progress in your law degree and in your legal professional life should you go on to practice law.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the structure of the English Legal System, sources of law, precedent, different approaches to statutory interpretation and the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on the English legal system.
Recognise and demonstrate an understanding of relevant legal concepts and principles.
Demonstrate the ability to read, analyse and apply a legal judgmentin relation to referencing
Effectively communicate research findings to a target audience (such as partners of a law firm and or a ‘client’)
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Media | Semester 1 Assessment Week 2 Mon 16:00 | 70.00% |
| Multiple Choice questions | Autumn Semester Week 7 Thu 09:00 | 30.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 00111011110 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 11100000000 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111010000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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