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Overview
Develop your critical reasoning skills through exploring ethical controversies, theories of legal reasoning, and the fundamental nature of law.In addition to the classical topics of Jurisprudence at University of Stirling you will experience some applied aspects of the subject to help you make the important links between the philosophical problems of law and everyday legal practice.
Objectives
- demonstrate a critical understanding of the nature of different schools of Jurisprudence, the purposes of various concepts and conceptions in Legal Theory, and identify and analyse the pros and cons associated with different jurisprudential theories;
- use cognitive and analytical skills to read, understand and closely examine complex theoretical texts as well as to understand highly abstract concepts and to apply them to current legal problems;
- use independent critical thought and legal research and writing skills to prepare and present written arguments, using the OSCOLA referencing style;
- link theoretical insights to practical applications with regards to the legal system.
Programme Structure
Structure and content:
- The module will cover the nature of law and legal reasoning; the link between law and political authority; and legal/moral controversies. Potential topics include: legal positivism, natural law, predictive theories of law; statutory interpretation; the nature of precedent; the nature of legal rights; the justification of criminal punishment; the ethics of abortion law; and the justification of private property and its distribution.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT OR
80
OR 4
PTE Academic 60
IELTS 6
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Credits
20 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Stirling, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Legal Studies View 90 other Short Courses in Legal Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT OR
80
OR 4
PTE Academic 60
IELTS 6
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Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- An LLB degree (any classification) or any other undergraduate degree (minimum 2:2).
- If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:
- IELTS Academic or UKVI
- Pearson Test of English (Academic)
- TOEFL exams
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents3250 GBP / full≈ 3250 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents303 GBP / full≈ 303 GBP / full
Additional Details
Scotland: £303; Rest of UK: £1632; International: £3250
Living costs
Stirling
United Kingdom
660 - 1140 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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