In semester 2 students will study options to the value of 20 credits from their chosen pathway. In the first semester of year 2 students will study units selected from their pathway to the value of a further 20 credits. In semester 2 of year 2 students study pathway units to the value of 20 credits. Part-time students will be expected to submit the dissertation at the end of the Autumn term. The teaching and learning strategy is designed to provide postgraduates with a challenging and rewarding study programme, and to prepare them for successful transition to further academic study, employment in a law related area, or advancement in other careers.
Teaching is by the seminar method.
There are no compulsory lectures, although students may attend relevant LLB level 3 lectures should they choose to do so. Students will be expected to prepare well in advance of the seminars which are intended to afford only a minimum framework of knowledge. Their primary purpose is essentially devoted to the encouragement of the discussion and debate of the principles and the rationale of the subject studied. This learning strategy is also advanced by the compulsory dissertation. This is seen as the culmination of the scheme of study and demonstrates progression within the it.