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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
- The module is delivered and accessed wholly online through a dedicated website. It will be possible to download the study materials and read them offline but many of the activities will require you to work online. You will be required to undertake online research. Access to the OU Library and online legal databases are provided as an integral part of this module. You will also have access to the Master of Laws (LLM) website.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Civil & Private Law Public Law Legal Studies View 39 other Short Courses in Legal Studies in United KingdomAcademic 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 Fee
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International
2370 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2370 GBP for the full programme during 6 months. -
National
2370 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2370 GBP for the full programme during 6 months.
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