The Law of the European Union module examines the legal foundations, institutions, and principles that underpin the European Union’s legal order and its relationship with the domestic legal systems of member states. Students will critically explore core doctrines including the supremacy of EU law, direct effect, indirect effect, and state liability, alongside the four freedoms of the single market and the mechanisms available for enforcing EU law before national courts and the Court of Justice of the European Union. The module also considers the broader political, economic, and social context in which EU law operates, including its development over time and its implications for non-member states. The aim of this module is to equip students with a thorough and critical understanding of European Union law as a Foundation of Legal Knowledge, enabling them to engage confidently with supranational legal frameworks in both academic and professional contexts.

The Equity and Trusts module examines the historical development and contemporary application of equitable principles within the English legal system, with a particular focus on the law of trusts. Students will explore the nature of equity, its relationship with the common law, and its operation in a range of personal, social, and commercial contexts. Topics include the three certainties, the constitution and classification of trusts, the duties and powers of trustees, fiduciary obligations, breach of trust, and equitable remedies such as injunctions, specific performance, and tracing. The module also addresses resulting and constructive trusts and the equitable doctrines that arise in property and succession disputes. The aim of this module is to provide students with a comprehensive and critical understanding of equity and trusts as a Foundation of Legal Knowledge, preparing them for practice in areas including property, private client work, and commercial law.

The Nationality, International Migration and Refugee Law module examines the legal frameworks that govern citizenship, migration, and the protection of those forced to flee their home countries. Students will explore the UK’s system of immigration control, the legal definition of a refugee under the 1951 Refugee Convention and its 1967 Protocol, and the categories of migrant recognised under domestic law. Topics include the acquisition and loss of nationality, the rights and obligations of asylum seekers, the legal and policy barriers facing those seeking refugee status, and the influence of human rights law on immigration decision-making. The module also engages with the broader political, historical, and sociological factors that shape migration law and policy at national, European, and international levels. The aim of this module is to equip students with a critical and contextual understanding of one of the most dynamic and contested areas of contemporary law.

The Wills and Probate module examines the legal rules and practical procedures governing the creation, validity, and administration of wills, alongside the distribution of a deceased person’s estate. Students will study the formal requirements for making a valid will, testamentary capacity and intention, the circumstances in which a will may fail, and the rules governing revocation, alteration, and construction of wills. The module also addresses the law of intestacy, grants of representation, the duties and powers of personal representatives, and the administration and distribution of estates, including the application of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. Practical topics such as tax planning, inheritance tax, and risk management in probate practice are incorporated throughout. The aim of this module is to provide students with both the substantive legal knowledge and the applied professional skills required to advise clients in private client and estate administration contexts.

The International Trade and Finance Law module examines the sophisticated legal frameworks that govern the cross-border sale of goods and the financing of international commercial transactions. Students will explore the legal rules underpinning CIF and FOB sale contracts, the passage of risk and property in international sales, and the role of key shipping documents including bills of lading and multimodal transport documents. The module also covers the law and practice of trade finance instruments, including documentary letters of credit, standby credits, bonds, and guarantees, with reference to the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP 600) and the Incoterms Rules. Students will develop the ability to identify and analyse legal problems arising from the interconnected contracts of sale, carriage, insurance, and finance that characterise international trade. The aim of this module is to equip students with a rigorous and commercially grounded understanding of international trade and finance law, preparing them for careers in commercial, shipping, or transactional legal practice.