The content of the latter is self-explanatory, whilst the former involves a study of the general principles of this important area of law on which many of the transactions of everyday life are based. Law and Society is also offered as a third, non-compulsory module, looking at contextual influences upon the law through a study of contemporary legal issues. At Level 2 there are no compulsory modules. Students choose two modules from the six usually available. Level 3 follows the pattern of Level 2, offering six modules, none of which is compulsory.
Students choose two, three or four depending on their particular programme of study.
The course is designed primarily for those students who wish to study legal issues in context rather than for those who wish to pursue a career in the legal profession, and is not a qualifying law degree for this purpose. Under certain circumstances however, it may provide exemptions from up to five of the seven CPE Foundation subjects. It is also a valuable qualification for those wishing to pursue a career in business, social sciences, administration or local government. Studied in combination with Sociology and Psychology, Law will complete a coherent programme of social science studies. Those with an interest in the commercial and economic aspects of society may wish to take Law in combination with Business Administration and Economics.