Society, Politics & Law
Children’s rights
How do children fit in to our society? This course will help you to understand the issues surrounding children's rights as well as examining the implications of seeing children as citizens. You will also explore the meaning of childhood and analyse children's needs. Course learning outcomes After studying this course, you shou..
$10.00
Company law in context
The legal issues involved in setting up and running a business can be complex and confusing, especially when some of the terms used don't seem to have clear meanings. Company law in context is a course from the College of Law, offering a basic introduction to the legal concepts of companies, partnerships, assets and liabilities...
$200.00
Exploring the boundaries of international law
This course, Exploring the boundaries of international law, is designed to provide you with an introduction to key concepts underpinning your study of international law. It introduces the concept of international legal personality, explores the status of the state, the principle of sovereignty and summarises the principles of ju..
$7.00
Human rights and law
Human rights now seem to take precedent over many areas of our lives, but where do these rights come from and how did they develop? This course, Human rights and the law, looks at the impact of the European Convention on Human Rights and its influence on law in the UK and examines the Human Rights Act 1998. Course learning outc..
$30.00
Introducing research in law and beyond
This course, Introducing research in law and beyond, is designed to introduce you to the skills required to develop and complete a legal research project. You will learn about the complexities of research, how to identify a research topic, how to conduct a literature review and how to develop research questions. This course also..
$50.00
Judges and the law
How do judges make law? This course, Judges and the law, will examine how the common law system works, the differences between 'civil code' and 'common law' systems, and the advantages and disadvantages of the common law system. The role of the judiciary in the law-making process is explored by examining the origins of common la..
$20.00
Legal skills and debates in Scotland
Enrolling on the course will give you the opportunity to earn an Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide evidence of continuing professional development.Course learning outcome..
$50.00
Starting with law: An overview of the law
The law is an interesting and lively subject that touches upon all aspects of everyday life. But how are laws in the UK made and who makes them? This course, Starting with law: An overview of the law, will introduce you to the key players in law making in the UK and provide some helpful tips on study techniques. Course learning..
$7.00
The law-making process in England and Wales
This course, The law-making process in England and Wales, introduces you to the sources of law in England and Wales. It examines the democratic law-making process and how and by whom proposed legislation is initiated, before introducing you to the Westminster Parliament, which creates legislation. It is within this Parliament th..
$100.00
Understanding devolution in Wales
This course charts the transformation of the Welsh devolution settlement in the 20 years following the referendum on devolution in 1997. You will consider how an Assembly with minimal public support and limited law-making powers became a Parliament with the power to set taxes. You will explore some of the biggest challenges faci..
$30.00