Law
Department features
Temporary programme preview
Programme facts, course plans, timetables and announcements below contain sample data for design review. They will be replaced with department-approved information.
Overview
Explore Law through a balance of subject knowledge, practical work and independent enquiry. The programme introduces key ideas in constitutional law and civil law, then develops specialist understanding through applied projects and research.
Vision
To develop a learning community in law that values intellectual curiosity, responsible practice and useful contributions to society.
Mission
To provide a supportive education in law, connecting core concepts with practical experience. Teaching, collaboration and research help students develop subject knowledge, professional communication and independent judgement.
Job prospects
Legal research, legal administration, compliance and advisory work, subject to the professional requirements of each role.
Learning outcomes
- Explain and apply the core principles of law.
- Analyse evidence and solve subject-related problems.
- Communicate ideas clearly in writing and presentations.
- Work effectively with others and use relevant digital tools.
- Conduct a supervised project with ethical and professional responsibility.
Curriculum
Illustrative course plan for design review. Course names and sequencing will be replaced by the approved programme.
Year 1 · Semester 1
- Constitutional law
- Civil law
- Academic writing
Year 1 · Semester 2
- Civil law
- Criminal law
- Academic writing
Year 2 · Semester 3
- Criminal law
- Administrative law
- Digital skills
Year 2 · Semester 4
- Administrative law
- Commercial law
- Digital skills
Year 3 · Semester 5
- Commercial law
- International law
- Research methods
Year 3 · Semester 6
- International law
- Legal research
- Research methods
Year 4 · Semester 7
- Legal research
- Civil procedure
- Professional ethics
Year 4 · Semester 8
- Civil procedure
- Constitutional law
- Professional ethics
Year 5 · Semester 9
- Constitutional law
- Civil law
- Graduation project
Year 5 · Semester 10
- Civil law
- Criminal law
- Graduation project
Department announcements
| Date | Subject | View |
|---|---|---|
| Law — Sample student welcome notice Temporary preview for design review. Replace with an approved department publication. 2026–2027 · Year 1 · Semester 1 | View ↗ |
