13 Short courses offered by the university

The Crime and Global Justice module from The Open University UK will allow you to review, evaluate and assess criminological evidence and develop skills highly desirable in professional contexts within local and global organisations.

In this Crime, harm and the state modules from The Open University UK you’ll focus on constructions of ‘harm’ or ‘social harm’, and how these are intimately linked to the state, as the key source of definitions of crime through law. 

By studying this Civil Justice and Tort Law module from The Open University UK you’ll gain an understanding of the range of civil laws, as well as the operation of the civil justice system. 

The Contract Law module from The Open University UK will introduce you to different sources of law and explain the role of contract law and the courts in determining where and when contractual obligations arise.

The Criminal Law and the Courts module from The Open University UK will focus on a range of criminal offences, such as murder and theft using real case studies, as well as aspects of criminal defences. 

The Exploring legal boundaries programme delivered by The Open University UK considers the complexities of international law in the twenty-first century by exploring the evolving role and function of international law in the modern world. 

During the Family Law module from The Open University UK, there will be an opportunity to understand how the knowledge and skills that you gain are used in legal practice as well as other employment settings.

This Public Law module at The Open University UK  introduces you to the basics of UK constitutional, administrative and human rights law from the perspectives of the four UK nations.

This Contract Law and Tort Law module from The Open University UK explores a range of rights and obligations. 

The Open University UK's Foundations of UK immigration law (OISC Level 1) course explores the skills and knowledge expected of an Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) Level 1 Immigration Adviser. It is suitable for those seeking to work as an OISC Level 1 Adviser and those seeking to expand their knowledge of the UK’s immigration system.

This European Union Law module from The Open University UK explores the Law of the European Union (EU law) by focusing on differing themes. 

In this Social Research - Crime, Justice And Society module at The Open University UK , you’ll take a journey across the social research process, exploring what social research is, how it’s conducted, and why it’s important.

The Evidence Law module from The Open University UK begins by introducing you to the key terms and concepts relating to the law of evidence. You'll learn what can be proved without evidence, the different kinds of evidence, and the burden and standard of proof.