Law CertHE

UCAS code: M109

Here's what De Montfort University says about its Law CertHE course.

Studying law is a journey that equips you with critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of legal systems and principles. This programme will open new opportunities to various career paths, from practicing as a lawyer to roles in government, corporate sectors, and non-profit organisations. As a law student, you will learn how to navigate complex legal issues, advocate for justice, and contribute to society by upholding the rule of law.

In the first year, you will study the following modules: Block 1 - English and European Legal Systems - his module introduces students to the main features of the English and European legal systems and the procedures and processes that are followed. Block 2 - Criminal Law - this module will enable students to understand the general principles of the criminal law and the requirements of major criminal offences. It will develop your problem-solving skills in the field of criminal law and your ability to handle legal sources. Block 3 - Contract Law - this module concentrates on the general legal principles relating to the formation, content and the regulation of contracts along with remedies or breach and vitiating factors. Many of these principles are directly applicable to everyday contracting, others provide the foundation on which specific (often legislative) rules build further. Block 4 - Constitutional and Administrative Law - this module is designed to help students understand how the UK's system of government including Parliament, and The Courts and international obligations and to examine how the exercise of government power can be controlled.

In the first year, you will study the following modules: Block 1 - English and European Legal Systems - his module introduces students to the main features of the English and European legal systems and the procedures and processes that are followed. Block 2 - Criminal Law - this module will enable students to understand the general principles of the criminal law and the requirements of major criminal offences. It will develop your problem-solving skills in the field of criminal law and your ability to handle legal sources. Block 3 - Contract Law - this module concentrates on the general legal principles relating to the formation, content and the regulation of contracts along with remedies or breach and vitiating factors. Many of these principles are directly applicable to everyday contracting, others provide the foundation on which specific (often legislative) rules build further. Block 4 - Constitutional and Administrative Law - this module is designed to help students understand how the UK's system of government including Parliament, and The Courts and international obligations and to examine how the exercise of government power can be controlled.

You will enjoy a range of delivery and assessment styles such as presentations, discursive essays and problem?solving questions to fully prepare you for subsequent years of study and the workplace.