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Overview
This Exploring legal meaning module from The Open University UK looks at a range of legal research methods which offer different approaches to, and perspectives on, legal meaning – the place and meaning of law in the modern world.
The methods covered are doctrinal, historical, comparative, socio-legal, critical and feminist and trans-national.
For each one, a case study is used to enable the strengths and weaknesses of that particular approach or perspective to be evaluated.
The examples range from areas such as the debate surrounding criminal responsibility of children, to the role of the media in the family courts and measures to tackle international corruption.
What's included
Comprehensive guidance and support is available via a module website which includes:- a week-by-week online study planner
- course-specific module materials
- audio and video content
- online tutorial access to tutor group forums
- access to OU library services (including legal databases).
Programme Structure
Course include:
- Through studying this module, you'll develop your knowledge and understanding of a range of legal research methods, including doctrinal, historical, comparative, socio-legal, critical, feminist and transnational.
- You will consider the strengths and weaknesses of each legal research method through case studies on issues such as decision-making for adults who lack mental capacity, the historical development of the law on abortion, the debate surrounding the criminal responsibility of children, the role of the media in the family courts, the use of reproductive technologies and measures to tackle international corruption.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Legal Studies View 20 other Short Courses in Legal Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- To register for this module you must have an honours degree from a UK university or equivalent. Various higher education and professional qualifications are considered equivalent to an honours degree.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1790 GBP / full≈ 1790 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1790 GBP / full≈ 1790 GBP / full
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