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All modules in Law

Learn how law is regarded as the fabric of society or focus on particular aspects of law to suit your interests or career needs.

The Royal Courts of Justice building in London

Law modules

OU level 1

  1. Civil justice and tort law
  2. Criminal law and the courts
  3. Introducing the social sciences
  4. Investigating the social world
  5. Law making in Scotland

OU level 2

  1. Business and employment law
  2. Contract law
  3. Contract law and tort law
  4. Evidence law
  5. Family law
  6. International, environmental and space law
  7. Public law
  8. Public law and criminal law
  9. Social work law
  10. Understanding criminology

OU level 3

  1. Exploring legal boundaries
  2. Law, society and culture

Access modules

  1. People, work and society Access module

Other Law courses

  1. Law Degrees
  2. Law Diplomas
  3. Law Certificates
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