UNIVERSITY COLLEGE NORTHAMPTON

LAW1001 - Law Of Contract

Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Brendan Greene
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot: B
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Compulsory for: Law mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for: Joint & Combined Honours; LLB; LLB 2 Year Fast Track;
Designated for:
Description:
Contract Law is taught in a social and political context. The significance of the commercial environment, in which the law operates, is also emphasised.
Restrictions: Cannot be taken with LAW1015

LAW1002 - Law And Society

Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Mike Cuthbert
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot: D
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework:100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Compulsory for: Criminology mn, jt, mn Law mj, mn, jt.
Compulsory for:
Designated for: BA Criminology; LLB 2 Year Fast Track;
Description:
The aim of this module is to provide knowledge of the dynamics of law within society. It begins with a study of theories/ideas about the relationship between law and society and then builds upon this by research activity by students. As law affects everyone within a society, how it works in practice reflects the pressures within society itself.

LAW1003 - Legal System

Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Margaret Roberts
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot: B
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Compulsory for: Law mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for: LLB; LLB 2 Year Fast Track;
Designated for:
Description:
This module will provide students with an understanding of the basic characteristics and functions of the English legal system. It will provide the important underpinning to current and subsequent modules in the Law field.

LAW1006 - Introduction To Uk & European Constitutional Law

Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Mick Sumpter
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot: D
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Law mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for: LLB; LLB 2 Year Fast Track;
Designated for:
Description:
The module introduces students to the essential constitutional machinery of both the United Kingdom and the European Union, as well as to the European Union's developing legal system, its underlying principles and the methodology of studying European Law. It considers issues and theories fundamental to an understanding of the development and operation of the EU and its legal relationship with the UK. As this is a foundation module for both LAW2005 (Law of the European Institutions) and LAW2008 (Public Law), issues and areas will be addressd here in introductory fashion and explored in more depth in those modules as well as in other level 2 and 3 option modules.

LAW1007 - Professional Legal Skills 1

Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Kate Exall
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot: B
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: LAW1003 and any one of - LAW1001, LAW1008, LAW1009, LAW1011
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Law mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for:
Designated for: LLB; LLB 2 Year Fast Track;
Description:
The rationale of the module is to develop a higher level of legal skills which are relevant to professional legal practice for those students who are interested in a career in law, and to be an introduction to professional legal skills at Levels 2 and 3. There are therefore co-requisites of " Legal System"(Law1003) and any one from "The Law of Contract" (LAW1001); "Criminal Law" (LAW1008); "Sports Law" (LAW1009); "Immigration, Asylum and Nationality" (LAW1011). Students studying this module can thus make use of their knowledge of the English legal system and the content of at least one area of substantive law.

LAW1008 - Criminal Law

Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Julia Brydon
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot: A
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Exam: 60% Coursework: 40%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Law mj, jt, mn Criminology mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for: LLB; LLB 2 Year Fast Track;
Designated for: BA Criminology; Fda Police And Criminal Justice Services;
Description:
To enable students to develop an understanding of, and an ability to, analyse the substantive rules of criminal liability. Also to understand the tension between the need for precise legal rules and the flexibility required to adapt to modern life. This will also require reflecting on proposed reforms.

LAW1009 - Sports Law

Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Brendan Greene
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot: A
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Law mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for:
Designated for: LLB; LLB 2 Year Fast Track;
Description:
The growing importance of sport and the spread of commercialisation in sport has brought with it an increasing role for the law. This module aims to provide a basic knowledge of the main areas in which the law has an impact on sport.

LAW1011 - Immigration, Nationality And Asylum Law

Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Melanie Crofts
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot: C
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites:
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for Law mj, jt, mn Criminology mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for:
Designated for: LLB; BA Criminology; LLB 2 Year Fast Track;
Description:
Issues relating to immigration, nationality and aslyum law, are growing areas of interest, particularly in today's political climate and would attract not only law students, but also those studying politics, sociology, criminology and history. The module would be very relevant to these subject areas. The module would also complement other Law modules taught in year 1 such as Legal Systems, Law and Society and Professional Legal Skills, as well as level 2 and 3 modules such as those on human rights Law.

LAW1012DL - Managing Legal Issues In The Cleaning Industry

Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: John Morris
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: None
Compulsory for: Fdsc Environmental Cleaning Management (Dl);
Designated for:
Description:
This module provides student cleaning managers with the necessary knowledge and understanding to contribute to the management of legal issues in the cleaning industry. The module explains the legal context within which the cleaning industry operates and the implications for the industry of the law relating to business obligations and the employee relationship. It includes an introduction to contract, environmental and employment law, including health and safety at work.
Restrictions: Restricted to students registered on the distance learning route of the Foundation Degree in Environmental Cleaning Management only.

LAW1013 - The Legal Framework

Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Jane Van Weenan
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 100%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for:
Compulsory for: Fda Business (Office Administration);
Designated for:
Description:
The aim of the module is to cover statutory compliance with legislation covering aspects of employment, Health and Safety, Data protection and Consumer Protection. In developing knowledge of general principles, students are encouraged to analyse and evaluate relevant provisions, and to adopt a practical approach to problem solving.
Restrictions: For use on HND and Foundation Degree Awards Only

LAW1014E - Uk And Eu Legal Framework (Evenings)

Field: LAW
Co-ordinator:
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Coursework: 20% Examination: 80%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for:
Compulsory for:
Designated for: Hnc Business; Fda Business; Fda Business (Finance); Fda Business (Human Resource Management); Fda Business (Marketing);
Description:
This module provides an introduction to basic principles of law relating to business. It develops students' knowledge of general principles of contractual obligations and the more specific statutory provisions relating to consumer and employment protection. It also provides an introduction to business entities - their formation, management and dissolution - and principles relating to European Union Law. The student is encouraged to analyse and evaluate relevant legal principles and to adopt a practical approach to problem solving.

LAW1015 - Business & Company Law

Field: LAW
Co-ordinator: Nicola Smithers
Credit Value: 20
Level: 1
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: Exam 60% Coursework 40%
Joint and Combined Honours Compulsory/Designated for: Designated for: Management mj, jt, mn
Compulsory for: BA Accounting And Finance; BA Financial Information Management; BA Hons Financial Services 4 Year Extended; BA Financial Services; BA Hons Human Resource Management 4 Year Extended; BA Human Resource Management;
Designated for: BA Management; BA Business Entrepreneurship; BA Business Studies; BA Marketing;
Description:
This module enables students to acquire a sound understanding of certain fundamental aspects of Business and Company Law. It is designed especially for accounting students requiring exemptions from Stage 2 of professional accounting examinations. This module will also provide a foundation in law for HRM, Marketing and Management students wishing to acquire relevant legal knowledge.
Restrictions: Cannot be counted with modules LAW1001 and LAW2014.