The course structure develops from a compulsory first year, consisting of six modules, through five compulsory modules in the second year, to only four compulsory modules in the final year of study. This will enable you to direct your interests into a specific set of option modules, whilst ensuring that you receive a sound understanding and appreciation of the central tenets required of all law students.

You will undertake a compulsory work placement module in the third year as this is considered an essential requirement for all students in the Cardiff School of Management. Alternatively, for those who wish, there is the opportunity to take a sandwich year between year two and the final year which counts towards the credit requirement of the full honours degree.

All modules are taught in English and there is provision for the Welsh language equivalent in a number of modules. These are indicated below * and whilst every endeavour will be made to ensure that these run every year it is not, unfortunately, possible to guarantee this.

Year One (Level 4)
All modules are compulsory and designed to give you a sound grounding in law and your personal development.

Compulsory modules:

Contract Law
Finance for Managers*
Introduction to legal method, ethics and practice
Administration Law and Human Rights
Criminal Law
Legal and Professional Skills
Year Two (Level 5)
At Level 5, students study 100 credits of compulsory modules and choose a 20 credit option module.

Compulsory modules:

Tort Law
EU Competition Law
Probate and Wills
Land Law
Commercial Law and Consumer Protection
Option modules (worth 20 credits each):

People Management and Engagement
International Protection of Human Rights
Year Three (Level 6)
At Level 6, students study 80 credits of compulsory modules and choose 40 credits of option modules. However, if you do decide to take a sandwich year, you will have already completed the 40 credit Industrial Work Experience module and will complete the Compulsory modules only.

Compulsory modules:

Equity & Trusts
In-house Law [to be confirmed]
Change Leadership
Work Experience/ Industrial Work Experience*
Business Enterprise & Company Law
Students will choose from a range of options although it is not possible to guarantee that every module will run every year.

Option modules (worth 40 credits each):

Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Amicus Curiae Brief Project
Dissertation
Launching an Enterprise
Change Leadership / Arwain Newid*
Financial reporting
Legal and Managerial Responsibilities in Employment