Course overview
Develop knowledge and understanding of fundamental legal principles and contemporary issues through innovative and authentic learning, teaching and assessment methods.
Top reasons to study this course
- Become a valued member of our law community where you are fully supported and encouraged to succeed on the course and beyond. We know our students and they know us.
- Our experienced and knowledgeable course team are research active and many are highly regarded researchers within their field.
- Gain transferable skills highly valued by a range of employers.
- Gain opportunities for work experience, placements and permanent employment from our well-established links with legal and other professions across the region and beyond.
- Employability is a golden thread throughout the course, allowing you to work closely with guest speakers from a range of professions and understand how their subject specific knowledge is applied in practice.
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Course details
Course structure
Core modules
Advanced Issues in Law (Domestic and Global)
Study contemporary domestic and global legal issues, take account of current legal debates and develop areas of interest for further research.
Human Rights in Criminal Law and Criminal Evidence
Develop an advanced and critical understanding of criminal law and evidence, with emphasis on key human rights issues faced by judges and legislators today.
Develop a deep and critical understanding of the nature of law and legal reasoning. Many of the practical problems associated with law stem from fundamental disagreements concerning the narrative structure of the law within society. Consider the significant and expansive role of human rights in a socio-legal context.
Legal Research for Postgraduate Writing
Develop the legal research capabilities to succeed at postgraduate level. This module encourages autonomous learning, allowing you to communicate fluently at the appropriate academic level.
LLM Dissertation (Human Rights)
You apply your knowledge and research skills to a specific area concerning human rights.
Modules offered may vary.
How you learn
You are introduced to relevant legal concepts and principles through interactive seminars. You prepare in advance of these sessions by actively researching relevant materials for group discussion.
Employers are involved in the delivery of a number of sessions, allowing you to expand your network.
How you are assessed
Assessment methods include personal reflections, presentations, moots (mock appeals), critical and analytic writing, essays and a self-directed research project (dissertation). Oral assessments provide you with the opportunity to develop practical skills and the ability to confidently articulate complex issues of law.
Entry requirements
A lower second-class honours degree in law or a related discipline. Relevant professional qualifications or experience will also be considered.
GCSE English at grade 4 or equivalent.
IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.
For general information please see our overview of entry requirements
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Employability
Career opportunities
Graduates have successfully secured employment in fields such as teaching, management, human resources, the media, retail, a number of criminal justice agencies, related organisations and pressure groups. This course opens up opportunities within the civil service, politics, business, immigration, public policy, the healthcare sector, data protection, citizens’ advice bureaux and non-government organisations.
Work placement
The Law School at Teesside has long established links with the local legal community. You gain networking opportunities with professionals, supported by our active Student Law Society.
You are encouraged and supported to gain work experience with a range of legal professionals where available. There are also opportunities for relevant voluntary work ,including through the University’s VolunTees scheme and the Citizens’ Advice Bureau.
Information for international applicants
Qualifications
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Useful information
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