Overview

The LLB (Hons) Law with Human Rights at the University of Essex combines the study of core legal principles with an examination of human rights and their role in society. The course develops an understanding of legal systems while encouraging students to consider how law protects rights, addresses disputes and responds to complex social and political issues.

What You'll Learn

• Foundations of the English legal system and the principles underlying legal practice.

• Core areas of law, including contract, tort, criminal law and public law.

• Constitutional and administrative law, including the relationship between individuals, institutions and the state.

• Human rights principles and the legal frameworks used to protect fundamental freedoms.

• International and comparative perspectives on human rights and legal issues.

• Legal reasoning, interpretation and the evaluation of different legal arguments.

• Research methods for locating, analysing and applying legislation, cases and other legal sources.

• Practical academic skills including problem-solving, critical thinking, written analysis and persuasive argument.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to explain key legal principles and apply them to practical and theoretical problems. They will understand how legal rules and institutions operate and how human rights principles interact with domestic and international law. Students will be able to locate and evaluate authoritative legal materials, construct reasoned legal arguments and critically assess competing interpretations. The course also develops the ability to communicate legal ideas accurately and clearly while considering the wider social, political and ethical dimensions of legal and human rights issues.