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About the course
Credit Value
240 UCAS Points, contributing to the Higher Education (HE) Diploma
Entry Requirements
All students must be 17 years of age and above. Students should have completed a Level 3 Diploma or A level standard course (or equivalent) before the Level 5 qualification.
Study Hours
Approximately 60 hours per unit
Assessment Method
16 tutor marked assessments
Award
BTEC (HND) in Law Studies
Unit 1: Using information, communication and technology ICT in the study of Law
Level H1
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
This unit aims to raise learner awareness of the different types of ICT skills, and provide the opportunity for them to develop these skills commensurate with H4 and H5 study. The course is delivered via distance learning with no face to face contact between tutors and students, therefore understanding appropriate research techniques, portfolio skills and self-reflection is important in terms of independent study at this level as well as facilitating a positive learning experience
Students are encouraged to conduct independent research related to the study of Law using ICT skills, so that they can begin to compile their own resource list and also prepare themselves for further and more complex activities later in the course
1 Applications of ICT in the study of Law
Information, communication and technology (ICT) comprises core skills for learning.
Utilisation of methods , tools and strategies of ICT to establish and maintain a sound working relationship with tutors and the college.
Development of ICT skills in order to communicate effectively and maximise study progression.
2 ePortfolio constructs
Setting up an ePortfolio for use during the lifetime of the course for storage of files including coursework, self-assessment activities, independent research notes and reflective journals.
The ePortfolio may be requested from time to time by tutors and moderators. Learners will be asked at various points in the course to upload files for this purpose.
A structured system of unique information but once completed can be used as a resource for continuing professional development (CPD), and a body of revision for future studies.
3 Independent web based research
Independent research to equip students with confidence to source and evaluate information relevant to the core course topics within Law studies
Develop tools and strategies with which to begin to undertake independent research and integrate this into coursework activities, for example suggesting ways to read research articles and assimilate types of information from these.
4 Principles of self-assessment and reflective writing
The development of knowledge and understanding through writing skills for communicating ideas and arguments to tutors and other readers of written work.
Reviews of writing skills
Reflective writing skills and practice
Promotion of pro-active implementation of skills enhancement through tutor feedback and self-assessment
Unit 2: Defining Law
Level H1
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to give learners an opportunity to explore society requirements for law, and to examine the boundaries of behaviour which relate to the rules of law. This unit is an introduction to the processes and concepts of law and provides learners with an opportunity to evaluate the basis of legislative processes related to the needs and requirements of a society
Unit content
1 Law provision in a society
Boundaries of behaviour within a society – need and reality
Problem solving rational of law provision
Individual rights and freedoms
2 Public and private law
Public law – criminal, institutional, constitutional, legislative, judicial, social welfare issues
Private law – Tort, family law, contract law
3 The origins of law
Common law
Historical contexts
Courts
Trials
Ownership
Feudal systems and the monarchy
4 Development of equitable practice
Curia Regis
Court of Exchequer
Court of Assize
Court of Common Please
Court of King’s Bench
The problems with common law
Unit 3: Sources of Law: Case law: Judicial law
Level: H1
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an opportunity to study judicial precedent and its origins. Learners will also be given an opportunity to learn about the effects of law reporting on precedent and its relationship to legislative processes and court structure, operation and objectives
Unit content
1 Historical origins of judicial precedent
The Judicature Acts of 1873 to 1875
Stare Decisis principle
The European Courts of Justice
House of Lords
Court of Appeal
Divisional courts
High court and Queen ’s Bench
Persuasive precedent
Overruling
Law reporting
2 Types of legislation
Statute law
Primary legislation
How an Act of Parliament becomes law
The problems with legislative process
Delegated legislation
Orders and statutory instruments
3 Magistrate and crown courts
Magistrate’s court – roles and responsibilities, bail applications, warrants, summary trials, indictment, administrative hearings, summary offences, crown prosecution Service
Crown court – structure, role and responsibilities, offence classes, tier system, the jury process
4 Civil courts
Historical origins
Fast track and multi-track procedures
Small claims
Unit 4: Roles and Responsibilities
Level H1
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the opportunity to examine individual roles and responsibilities of court personnel related to historical precedent, origins and offence class
Unit content
1 Role of the magistrate
History
Role and responsibility
Appointment process and eligibility criteria
Training
Criticism of process
2 Role of the jury
Historical origins
Roles and responsibility (individual and collective)
The Juries Act 1974
The Criminal Justice Act 2003
Eligibility and selection
Advantages and disadvantages of jury systems
3 Tribunals
Historical contexts
Structure
Functions
Advantages and disadvantages of tribunal systems
4 Legal personnel
Solicitors, barristers, licensed conveyancers, the legal service ombudsman, legal executives, judges, salaried magistrates, justice clerks
Unit 5: Law Practices: The Contract
Level H1
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an opportunity to study contract law, together with the application of contract terms. Learners will also be encouraged to evaluate the case precedent and leading cases presented within the unit and explore the influences these have on current contract law practices
Unit content
1 Contract offer and validity
Obligation and process
Leading case evaluation
Goods in shop windows, supermarkets, advertisements and media, actions and tenders
Contract validity
2 Contract acceptance
Rules and regulations of acceptance
Acceptance routes
Processes of acceptance
Case precedent and leading cases
3 Intention to create legal relations
Validity
Binding agreements
Case precedent
Contractual obligations
Representation
Warranties
Leading case evaluation
4 Exemption and exclusion clauses
Common law rulings
Case precedent
Legislation
Contractual defect clauses
Ending contract terms
Unit 6: Law Practices: Property Law and the Law of Succession
Level H1
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an opportunity to examine the principles and practices of property law and succession. Learners will be encouraged to explore the historical origins of succession and property law and relate changes to modern society.
Unit content
1 Historical origins
Concepts of ownership
Legal rights
Case law
Property Acts
Real and personal property
Symbolism of land ownership
2 Possession
Right of Seisin
Law of Property Act 1925
Freehold and leasehold
Leading cases
Fixtures and fittings
3 Freeholder and leaseholder rights
Freehold – planning and development, covenants and restrictions, registration of land, aims of land registry, legislative process (Mirror, Curtain and Insurance principles), title absolute, conveyance transactions, joint ownership, easements, adverse possession
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the opportunity to explore consumer law and how this has developed since the 1974 Consumer Credit Act. Learners will also be given the opportunity to apply knowledge and understanding to a range of consumer scenarios and evaluate case law and precedent relating to rights and protection
Unit content
1 Consumer protection
Legislation
Leading cases
Exclusion clauses
Protection, rights, safeguards
2 Rights relating to property
Unattended property
Squatters
Neighbouring land
Consumer related rights and protection
3 Boundary issues
Case precedent
The land owner as a consumer
Land registry rulings
4 Conservation and preservation
Definition of conservation and preservation
Legislation
Conservation
Preservation
Unit 8: Introduction to the Law of Torts and Criminal Law
Level H1
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an opportunity to explore tortuous acts and damage, and to examine historical case law related to this. The unit also provides learners with an opportunity to study criminal law principles in outline and to evaluate case precedent related to offence categories
Unit content
1 Historic origins of Tort
French origins of Tort
Tortious acts and damage
Negligence perspectives
Case law evaluation
2 Duty of care owed
General principles
Liability in Tort
Defences in Tort
Rescue cases
Acts of God
3 Criminal law principles
The rights of offenders
Defining crime
Chain of causation
Mens Rea
4 Crimes and offences
Offences against the person – homicide, murder, manslaughter
Defences to committing a crime – insanity, automatism, intoxication, duress and error
Case law and precedent evaluation
Unit 9: Employment Law part 1
Level H2
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the opportunity to analyse and evaluate contractual and case precedent related to employment law and implementation of laws.
Unit content
1 Contractual precedent
Conditions of employment and offer
Position of minors
Contract considerations and amendments
European perspectives – Treaty of Amsterdam, EU contract framework, the influences of EU law
2 Case law precedent
The Organisation/Integration Test case law
The Reality Test case law
Work status
3 Contract of employment
Terms and conditions
Content
Duties of employee
Duty of cooperation
Duty of mutual trust and confidence
Fidelity, loyalty and cooperation
Case law and case study analysis and evaluation
4 Employer responsibilities
Payment of contractual remuneration
Provision of work
Maintenance of mutual trust and confidence
Common law of negligence
Legislation
Case law evaluation
Unit 10: Employment Law Part 2
Level H2
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an opportunity to explore legal processes involved in termination of employment contracts, dismissal and redundancy and hours of work. Learners will also be given an opportunity to evaluate case law and historical precedent which has emerged over the last century and consider influences on employment and employment law
Unit content
1 Terminating contracts
Operation of law
Mutual agreements
Frustrations of contract
Doctrines, case law and case studies
Employment Rights Act 1996
Fixed term contracts
2 Employment dismissal
Legislation and case law
Damages and compensation
Unfair dismissal
Capability and qualifications linked to dismissal
Conduct linked to dismissal
3 Redundancy
Statutory restriction
Substantive reasoning
Remedies in law
Transfer undertakings
Legislation
Cessation of business
Case law and precedent
4 Remuneration and working hours
Work patterns
The minimum wage and general remuneration
Pay statements, methods of payment, deductions and over/underpayments
Legislation and case law
Working times, opt outs, special cases, annual leave, rest periods
Unit 11: Discrimination within the employment relationship
Level H2
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the opportunity to explore examine and evaluate discrimination form legal perspectives and to develop knowledge and understanding of influencing and contributing factors relating to human rights and current legislative reform
Unit content
1 Historical origins
Human Rights declaration
Articles of Treaties
Directives
Case law and precedent
2 European convention on Human Rights
Core objectives
Inclusions – sex discrimination, race discrimination, disability discrimination, direct and indirect discrimination, pregnancy, sexual harassment
The burden of proof
Vicarious liability
3 Race
The Race Relations Act 1976
Defining race discrimination
Case law and precedent
Direct and indirect discrimination
Remedial strategies of law
4 Disability
Disability Discrimination Act 1995, 2005
Historical perspectives and development of law
The Disability Rights Commission
Defining disability in law
Unit 12: The European and collective dimensions
Level H2
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an opportunity to explore the development of European law and consider the influences and impacts on modern society and current legal positions as EU member state. The European perspective will be applied to examples of employment law and industrial conflicts and comparisons drawn to historical law practices
Unit content
1 European Union
Historical background
ECSC Treaty
Marshall Plan
Development of the treaties
Aims and objectives of EU law
UK membership
Form of EU law
European Court of Justice
2 Council of Europe
Historical origins and formation
European Convention and ratification of articles
European Court of Human Rights
Human Rights Act
Statute of Provisions
International Labour organisation
3 Collective aspects
Trade Union history and background
Case law
Acts
The Donavon Commission
TU status, rights and membership
Collective bargaining and EU influence
4 Industrial action
Aims and objectives
Processes
Case law
Humanitarian perspective
Statutory provision
Unit 13: Health and Safety Law part 1
Level H2
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the opportunity to study the principles and practices of health and safety law implementation. Learners will be encourages to independently research and analyse current law reforms and draw comparisons to historical precedent
Unit content
1 Statutory frameworks
Employee status and employment course
Health and safety law applicable to public and private situations and environments
Examples of torts
Case law
2 Indemnity
Implied terms
Common law
Historical origins
Health and safety provisions in law
Law reforms
3 Current health and safety law
Review of current health and safety laws
Legal flux and its implications
Negligence related to health and safety provision of law
4 Legislation
Factories Act 1961
HASAWA 1974
Various health and safety acts relating to individual and diverse environments and practices
Role and responsibilities of HSE
The influence of European Community
Unit 14: Health and Safety Law Part 2
Level H2
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an opportunity to expand knowledge and understanding of health and safety law related to consumer dimensions and product liabilities. Learners are encouraged to conduct independent research into current health and safety law related to everyday life and analyse statute and leading cases to evaluate impacts and influences on law reform
Unit content
1 Trading standards
Trading standards process
Range of criminal controls
Consumer protection Acts
Convention
2 Consumer protection
Green Paper 1976
Consumer safety Acts and reforms
General safety requirements
Penalties and control mechanisms
Law provisions
Case law and precedent
3 Goods and services
Legislation
Possession of unsolicited goods and penalties
Offences, penalties and case law
4 Product liability
Legislation and case law
EU provisions
Strict liability
Liability of suppliers
Burden of proof
Recoverable losses
Contributory negligence
Unit 15: Company Law Part 1
Level H2
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an opportunity to study the sources and origins of company law, and analyse development of strategies and processes in current and changing organisational structure
Unit content
1 Function of companies
Company registration
Structures and frameworks of companies
Incorporation
Limited liability
Partnerships
Management structures
Overseas and European companies
2 Origins of company law
Historical perspectives and development of company law and application of law processes
Company constitutions
Formation processes and associated law strategies
European perspectives
3 Liability
Corporate action
Rationale for liability
Misdescription
Premature trading
Director responsibility
Bankruptcy
Legal strategies and precedent
4 Capitalisation
Values and legal issues
Rules and regulations of capitalisation and dividend payments
Distribution
Acquisition and associated legal strategies
Unit 16: Company Law Part 2
Level H2
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of company law through exploration and analysis of roles, responsibilities, governance and audit processes
Unit content
1 Key company personnel
Board – structure, roles and responsibilities, legal obligations
Conflicts of interest – legal precedent and remedies
Stakeholder role
Decision making – legal position
2 Company governance
Governance structure in law
Shareholder rights
Shareholder role and responsibilities
Share issues and transfers
Class rights
Votes and decisions
3 Unfair prejudice
Definition and context
Derivative actions
Independent illegality
Equitable consideration
Litigation
Winding up a company and associated law strategies and remedies
4 Audit processes
Account production
Audit reporting
Filing accounts
Role of the auditor
Liability for negligent audit process
Debentures
Company charges
Technical Requirements
Windows: Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 – Acrobat Reader 4.0 and above
OR
Macintosh: Mac OS X, Mac OS 9.2 – Acrobat Reader 4.0 and above
An up to date internet browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari.
Internet connection (broadband recommended.)
Cost - Per Person
£ 3500 + VAT
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