Master of Laws
Liverpool, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 up to 3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Introduction
The aim of this programme is for students to gain academic and intellectual progression in a number of areas of law and criminal justice, together with the acquisition of specific knowledge and skills. Within the context of the University's mission statement and responsiveness to national and international needs, curriculum innovation and continuous quality enhancement, the programme objectives are to:
- Provide students with the knowledge and critical analysis of key themes of law and criminal justice.
- Provide advanced legal knowledge and skills directly relevant to law and criminal justice through the delivery of intellectually stimulating course content underpinned in many areas by internationally recognised research.
- Provide critical analysis of the complexities arising in the fields of law and criminal justice using challenging and informing global and comparative perspectives.
The course is underpinned by the significance of engagement with existing and emerging research and advanced scholarship. Develop originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline. Alternative Exit/ Interim Award Learning Outcomes - Postgraduate Certificate A student who is eligible for this award will be able to: Show originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry may be used to create and interpret knowledge in relevant areas of law. Have a systematic understanding and critical awareness of current problems and contemporary issues and/or insights into the changing nature of the UK and international corporate business organisations operating within a multi-national framework. Demonstrate skills associated with problem-solving and decision making based on own research and analysis demonstrated through legal writing and communication skills. Develop an ability to exercise initiative when faced with novel and/or complex problem situations. Apply critical and analytical skills associated with legal analysis to identified scenario and situations.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarship Eligibility
Unicaf considers candidates for a scholarship based on:
- Academic qualifications:
Candidates should meet the entry requirements of the respective programme of study - Financial ability:
Candidates should be in a position to pay a portion of the fees after the application for the Scholarship. - Country of residence:
Different scholarships apply depending on the country of residence of the student.
The Unicaf Scholarship Programme was founded to offer gifted, underprivileged students the opportunity to further their education, by earning internationally recognised qualifications, at low cost, through online study.
If you are interested in a Unicaf Scholarship you can easily submit your application online. Each scholarship application is examined and decided upon, depending on the qualifications and the financial situation of the applicant. Eligible students are awarded a percentage of scholarship.
Join thousands of students from around the globe who have earned their degrees with the help of the Unicaf Scholarship Programme.
Curriculum
Foundation Courses
- LJMU-IND-M-100 Induction Module
Postgraduate Certificate Level
- LJMU-7562-UNICAF International Labour Law
- LJMU-7527-UNICAF International Human Rights Law
- LJMU-7526-UNICAF Conflict and Warfare in International Law
Postgraduate Diploma Level
- LJMU-7554-UNICAF International Corporate Governance
- LJMU-7525-UNICAF International Criminal Law
- LJMU-7511-UNICAF Advanced Legal Research Methods
Postgraduate Award Level
- LJMU-7500-UNICAF Dissertation
Program Outcome
A student successfully completing the programme of study will have acquired the following subject knowledge and understanding as well as skills and other attributes.
A student who is eligible for this award will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding critical awareness of the relevant contemporary legal issues.
- Critically evaluate, analyze and assess the nature of the legal framework, structure and regulation impacting on corporate business organisations using the exemplar of English law set against an international context.
- Develop a more in-depth knowledge and understanding which is sufficient to critically evaluate key issues and current developments in relevant areas of law and/or criminal justice.
- Show originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry may be used to create and interpret knowledge in relevant areas of law.
- Have a systematic understanding and critical awareness of current problems and contemporary issues and/or insights into the changing nature of the UK and international law.
- Demonstrate conceptual understanding and evidence critical evaluation, current research and advanced scholarship in the areas of law and or criminal justice.
- Critically evaluate arguments, assumptions and abstract concepts and so formulate judgements and identify a range of solutions to a given problem.
- Demonstrate skills associated with problem-solving and decision making based on own research and analysis demonstrated through legal writing and communication skills.
- Develop an ability to exercise initiative when faced with novel and/or complex problem situations.
- Identify and summarise relevant information and develop an evidence-based approach to research and demonstrate competency in using information technology.
- Manage time and develop independent learning for continuous development.
- Apply critical and analytical skills associated with legal analysis to identified scenarios and situations.
- Research effectively through a selection of appropriate theories, methodologies and techniques using primary and secondary materials.
- Formulate judgements and identify a range of possible solutions to a given problem.