Law and Society
This module raises, and gives answers to, fundamental questions about the role of the law in society. It will introduce you to a range of theoretical perspectives and contemporary debates about the nature of law, such as the concept of the rule of law and ideas of citizenship. The principal aim of the module is to give a philosophical dimension to your studies – helping you relate the study of law to debates about the state and the nature of authority.
Key Topics
In this module you will cover a range of topics including:
>The concept of the Rule of Law in legal theory
>'Classical' conceptions of citizenship and the polis
>Legal Positivism
>The sociology of Law
>Critical legal studies
>Contemporary developments in legal theory
Assessment
There are a number of assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and forward to your academic tutor for grading and comments.
You'll also take a summative assessment at the end of your module. Exam venues are located across the UK and exams take place twice a year. Please note that there are additional assessment fees for each module.