UCAS course code | M202 |
Institution code | T85 |
Duration | 2 years |
Course type | Full-time |
Location | Truro and Penwith College |
Course details
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Year 1
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Core modules
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The Business Environment (TRUR1147)
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Human Resource Management (TRUR1148)
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English Legal System: Sources of Law (TRUR1214)
This module is intended to introduce students to the sources of law in England and Wales. This will include examining the development of the English legal system and the creation of law by both parliament and the courts. There will also be discussion of the influence of international agreements on English and Welsh law.
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English Legal System: Legal Process (TRUR1215)
This module will focus on the application of law in the courts. This will involve examination of the process of both criminal investigation and civil litigation, including trial process and appeals.
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Professional Practice (TRUR1217)
Within this module students will gain an insight into the legal profession and related professional opportunities, as well as having the chance to develop relevant practical skills. These will include outline lectures on different legal topics with an introduction to practice. Learners will also undertake a work placement.
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Law of Torts (TRUR1272)
This module will introduce students to tortious principles in general and then develop their knowledge and understanding of a range of particular torts including (but not limited to) negligence, nuisance, trespass, and defamation. There will also be some consideration of relevant defences and remedies. Assessment will enable students to develop skills of legal problem solving.
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Final year
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Core modules
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Principles of Marketing (TRUR2142)
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Business Finance (TRUR2144)
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Research Project (TRUR2211)
This module is intended to provide students with an opportunity to build on the skills essential for students of law, including location of information, analysis of cases and preparing and presenting information in a (including use of a law library and electronic sources).
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Law of Contract (TRUR2272)
This module will introduce students to the essential principles that underpin contractual obligations. These will be considered in relation to contract formation, the terms of a contract, vitiating factors, discharge and remedies for breach.
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Public Law (TRUR2273)
Students will examine fundamental theories and principles of constitutional and administrative law, and their application and practice within the British constitution.
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Criminal Law (TRUR2274)
Students will consider the general requirements needed to prove criminal liability, and then consider these in the context of a range of criminal offences. Students will also investigate the defences that can be raised by a defence team.
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Fees, costs and funding
How to apply
Progression routes
Completing this course enables you to progress onto these related courses and programmes with the University of Plymouth at level 5 or level 6, as specifically defined by this programme’s progression agreement.
For further information, including the progression from foundation degree form, please visit https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/business-partners/partnerships/academic-partnerships/study-guide/progression-to-honours-degree
Our partnership with Truro and Penwith College
Help & enquiries
- Admission enquiries
- heenquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk
- +44 1872 267061
College Road
Truro
TR1 3XX- https://www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/
Open days
Partner college open days
This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.
University of Plymouth open days
You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.
Studying with Truro and Penwith College
We’re one of the leading colleges in the country, delivering teaching and learning to the highest level. With three modern campuses at Truro, Penwith (at Penzance) and Tregye, we provide you with a unique university experience.
