Law joint degree (with Arts and Social Sciences subjects) LLM/MSc/MA: Course combinations
Course combinations
This course can be combined as either a major (LLM) or minor (MA/MSc) award with an arts and social sciences subject. The following options are available:
- Law with Criminology LLM
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This course is ideal for students with a primary interest in law but who also want to develop their knowledge of criminology. It is designed to allow you to study these two complementary disciplines in an integrated way, drawing on the specialist knowledge of practitioners and academics from two faculties at Kingston University.
You take 90 credits of law modules and 30 credits of criminology modules, plus a dissertation (60 credits).
Core modules
- International Perspectives on Crime Control and Punishment
- Influencing Crime and Justice Policy
- Legal Research Theory and Methods
- Dissertation
Option modules (choose three)
- Arbitration
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Arbitration
Arbitration has been one of the most important processes for resolving disputes for several centuries and, although other methods of dispute resolution have evolved in recent years (for example, mediation and conciliation), arbitration continues to retain its importance in both domestic and international contexts.
This module seeks to provide a critical understanding of important aspects of international and domestic arbitrations. It explores the characteristics of arbitration and discusses its operation in various international fore. The main focus of this module is on arbitration on the international context, but reference is also made to domestic arbitration.
- Family Mediation OR The Single European Market
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Family Mediation OR The Single European Market
Family Mediation
This module covers the various theoretical, practical and legal aspects of the mediation process in relation to the resolution of familial disputes.
The Single European Market
This module explores the harmonisation, standardisation and liberalisation of trade in the Internal Market in the European Union. It covers the common external tariff, the foundational freedoms and harmonisation initiatives across the market in conjunction with the development of European integration. It also considers the constitutional and social implications of economic law in the single European market.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
This module will provide you with an opportunity to evaluate the various methods available for resolving conflicts, including conciliation, mediation, negotiation and adjudication. You will gain a theoretical and practical knowledge of dispute resolution procedures.
- UK Immigration Law
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UK Immigration Law
This module examines the UK law on the control of immigration. It achieves this through analysis of the regulatory framework surrounding entry and stay within the UK. It also provides insight into the evolution of related legislation and raises issues surrounding deportation and removal from within these relevant national borders.
- Refugee Law and Forced Migration
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Refugee Law and Forced Migration
This module examines the law relating to refugee status, including an introduction to the UK, EU and other major international jurisdiction's decisions relating to the awarding of refugee status. It achieves this through analysis of the Refugee Convention 1951 as the leading international document defining refugee status and through the interpretation of this document in signatory states.
It also provides insight into the evolution of related legislation and raises issues surrounding the provision of humanitarian protection in general. It locates 'refugeehood' within a wider context of 'forced migration'.
- Termination of Employment
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Termination of Employment
This module explores the common law and statutory provisions relating to the termination of the contract of employment. The provisions will be considered within the context of a job security and flexibility framework. The module will also cover the ways of resolving disputes leading to termination, including the work of ACAS.
- Law with Human Rights LLM
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This course is ideal for students with a primary interest in law but who also want to develop their knowledge of human rights. It is designed to allow you to study these two complementary disciplines in an integrated way, drawing on the specialist knowledge of practitioners and academics from two faculties at Kingston University.
You take 90 credits of law modules and 30 credits of human rights modules, plus a dissertation (60 credits).
Core modules
- Human Rights Actors and Activities
- Foundations and Frameworks of Human Rights
- Legal Research Theory and Methods
Option modules (choose three)
- Arbitration
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Arbitration
Arbitration has been one of the most important processes for resolving disputes for several centuries and, although other methods of dispute resolution have evolved in recent years (for example, mediation and conciliation), arbitration continues to retain its importance in both domestic and international contexts.
This module seeks to provide a critical understanding of important aspects of international and domestic arbitrations. It explores the characteristics of arbitration and discusses its operation in various international fore. The main focus of this module is on arbitration on the international context, but reference is also made to domestic arbitration.
- Individual Employment Law
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Individual Employment Law
This module deals with the formation, content and day-to-day operation of the employment relationship, examining:
- the way in which rights arise; and
- how the law intervenes to regulate the relationship between employers and workers.
As well as considering contractual principles in depth, the module also involves consideration of equality and discrimination law, which pervades the employment relationship from the point of recruitment to post-employment discrimination and victimisation. The legal implications of different forms of employment relationship are also explored in detail.
- UK Immigration Law
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UK Immigration Law
This module examines the UK law on the control of immigration. It achieves this through analysis of the regulatory framework surrounding entry and stay within the UK. It also provides insight into the evolution of related legislation and raises issues surrounding deportation and removal from within these relevant national borders.
- Refugee Law and Forced Migration
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Refugee Law and Forced Migration
This module examines the law relating to refugee status, including an introduction to the UK, EU and other major international jurisdiction's decisions relating to the awarding of refugee status. It achieves this through analysis of the Refugee Convention 1951 as the leading international document defining refugee status and through the interpretation of this document in signatory states.
It also provides insight into the evolution of related legislation and raises issues surrounding the provision of humanitarian protection in general. It locates 'refugeehood' within a wider context of 'forced migration'.
- Labour Law in the Global Economy
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Labour Law in the Global Economy
This module examines the regulation of collective labour relations between management and trade unions in the context of English law and international labour standards. This involves analysis of the development of collective institutions and procedures for the governance of labour relations at national and international levels.
The study of labour law in a global context will be informed by policy debate on the effectiveness of enforcement of essential labour rights in a competitive economy.
- Law with International Conflict LLM
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This course is ideal for students with a primary interest in law but who also want to develop their knowledge of international conflict. It is designed to allow you to study these two complementary disciplines in an integrated way, drawing on the specialist knowledge of practitioners and academics from two faculties at Kingston University.
You take 90 credits of law modules and 30 credits of international conflict modules, plus a dissertation (60 credits).
Core modules
- Conflict Theory and Analysis
- Contemporary Issues in Conflict and Security
- Legal Research Theory and Methods
Option modules (choose three)
- Arbitration
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Arbitration
Arbitration has been one of the most important processes for resolving disputes for several centuries and, although other methods of dispute resolution have evolved in recent years (for example, mediation and conciliation), arbitration continues to retain its importance in both domestic and international contexts.
This module seeks to provide a critical understanding of important aspects of international and domestic arbitrations. It explores the characteristics of arbitration and discusses its operation in various international fore. The main focus of this module is on arbitration on the international context, but reference is also made to domestic arbitration.
- Family Mediation OR The Single European Market
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Family Mediation OR The Single European Market
Family Mediation
This module covers the various theoretical, practical and legal aspects of the mediation process in relation to the resolution of familial disputes.
The Single European Market
This module explores the harmonisation, standardisation and liberalisation of trade in the Internal Market in the European Union. It covers the common external tariff, the foundational freedoms and harmonisation initiatives across the market in conjunction with the development of European integration. It also considers the constitutional and social implications of economic law in the single European market.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
This module will provide you with an opportunity to evaluate the various methods available for resolving conflicts, including conciliation, mediation, negotiation and adjudication. You will gain a theoretical and practical knowledge of dispute resolution procedures.
- Refugee Law and Forced Migration
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Refugee Law and Forced Migration
This module examines the law relating to refugee status, including an introduction to the UK, EU and other major international jurisdiction's decisions relating to the awarding of refugee status. It achieves this through analysis of the Refugee Convention 1951 as the leading international document defining refugee status and through the interpretation of this document in signatory states.
It also provides insight into the evolution of related legislation and raises issues surrounding the provision of humanitarian protection in general. It locates 'refugeehood' within a wider context of 'forced migration'.
- Termination of Employment
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Termination of Employment
This module explores the common law and statutory provisions relating to the termination of the contract of employment. The provisions will be considered within the context of a job security and flexibility framework. The module will also cover the ways of resolving disputes leading to termination, including the work of ACAS.
- International Sale of Goods and E-Commerce
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International Sale of Goods and E-Commerce
This module examines the UK law on the international sale of goods, including an introduction to the UK and EU laws applied to online trading. It achieves this through analysis of pre-contractual issues as well as actual formation of contracts and relevant trade terms, as related to international and electronic commerce.
It also provides insight into the evolution of related legislation and raises issues surrounding terms and conditions of sale, website management, electronic fund transfers and data privacy.
- Law with International Relations LLM
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This course is ideal for students with a primary interest in law but who also want to develop their knowledge of international relations. It is designed to allow you to study these two complementary disciplines in an integrated way, drawing on the specialist knowledge of practitioners and academics from two faculties at Kingston University.
You take 90 credits of law modules and 30 credits of international relations modules, plus a dissertation (60 credits).
Core modules
- International Political Economy
- Theories of International Relations
- Legal Research Theory and Methods
Option modules (choose three)
- Arbitration
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Arbitration
Arbitration has been one of the most important processes for resolving disputes for several centuries and, although other methods of dispute resolution have evolved in recent years (for example, mediation and conciliation), arbitration continues to retain its importance in both domestic and international contexts.
This module seeks to provide a critical understanding of important aspects of international and domestic arbitrations. It explores the characteristics of arbitration and discusses its operation in various international fore. The main focus of this module is on arbitration on the international context, but reference is also made to domestic arbitration.
- International Trade Law OR Individual Employment Law
- Family Mediation OR The Single European Market
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Family Mediation OR The Single European Market
Family Mediation
This module covers the various theoretical, practical and legal aspects of the mediation process in relation to the resolution of familial disputes.
The Single European Market
This module explores the harmonisation, standardisation and liberalisation of trade in the Internal Market in the European Union. It covers the common external tariff, the foundational freedoms and harmonisation initiatives across the market in conjunction with the development of European integration. It also considers the constitutional and social implications of economic law in the single European market.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
This module will provide you with an opportunity to evaluate the various methods available for resolving conflicts, including conciliation, mediation, negotiation and adjudication. You will gain a theoretical and practical knowledge of dispute resolution procedures.
- Refugee Law and Forced Migration
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Refugee Law and Forced Migration
This module examines the law relating to refugee status, including an introduction to the UK, EU and other major international jurisdiction's decisions relating to the awarding of refugee status. It achieves this through analysis of the Refugee Convention 1951 as the leading international document defining refugee status and through the interpretation of this document in signatory states.
It also provides insight into the evolution of related legislation and raises issues surrounding the provision of humanitarian protection in general. It locates 'refugeehood' within a wider context of 'forced migration'.
- Labour Law in the Global Economy
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Labour Law in the Global Economy
This module examines the regulation of collective labour relations between management and trade unions in the context of English law and international labour standards. This involves analysis of the development of collective institutions and procedures for the governance of labour relations at national and international levels.
The study of labour law in a global context will be informed by policy debate on the effectiveness of enforcement of essential labour rights in a competitive economy.
- Termination of Employment
-
Termination of Employment
This module explores the common law and statutory provisions relating to the termination of the contract of employment. The provisions will be considered within the context of a job security and flexibility framework. The module will also cover the ways of resolving disputes leading to termination, including the work of ACAS.
- International Sale of Goods and E-Commerce
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International Sale of Goods and E-Commerce
This module examines the UK law on the international sale of goods, including an introduction to the UK and EU laws applied to online trading. It achieves this through analysis of pre-contractual issues as well as actual formation of contracts and relevant trade terms, as related to international and electronic commerce.
It also provides insight into the evolution of related legislation and raises issues surrounding terms and conditions of sale, website management, electronic fund transfers and data privacy.
- International Relations with Law MSc
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You take 90 credits of international relations modules and 30 credits of law modules, plus a dissertation (60 credits).
Core modules
- Conflict Theory and Analysis
- Contemporary Issues in Conflict and Security
- International Political Economy
- Foundations and Frameworks of Human Rights
- Theories of International Relations
- Research Skills and Methods in Social Sciences
- Dissertation
Option modules (choose one)
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
This module will provide you with an opportunity to evaluate the various methods available for resolving conflicts, including conciliation, mediation, negotiation and adjudication. You will gain a theoretical and practical knowledge of dispute resolution procedures.
- Arbitration
-
Arbitration
Arbitration has been one of the most important processes for resolving disputes for several centuries and, although other methods of dispute resolution have evolved in recent years (for example, mediation and conciliation), arbitration continues to retain its importance in both domestic and international contexts.
This module seeks to provide a critical understanding of important aspects of international and domestic arbitrations. It explores the characteristics of arbitration and discusses its operation in various international fore. The main focus of this module is on arbitration on the international context, but reference is also made to domestic arbitration.
- Family Mediation
-
Family Mediation
This module covers the various theoretical, practical and legal aspects of the mediation process in relation to the resolution of familial disputes.
- International Sale of Goods and E-Commerce
-
International Sale of Goods and E-Commerce
This module examines the UK law on the international sale of goods, including an introduction to the UK and EU laws applied to online trading. It achieves this through analysis of pre-contractual issues as well as actual formation of contracts and relevant trade terms, as related to international and electronic commerce.
It also provides insight into the evolution of related legislation and raises issues surrounding terms and conditions of sale, website management, electronic fund transfers and data privacy.
- Labour Law in the Global Economy
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Labour Law in the Global Economy
This module examines the regulation of collective labour relations between management and trade unions in the context of English law and international labour standards. This involves analysis of the development of collective institutions and procedures for the governance of labour relations at national and international levels.
The study of labour law in a global context will be informed by policy debate on the effectiveness of enforcement of essential labour rights in a competitive economy.
- Refugee Law and Forced Migration
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Refugee Law and Forced Migration
This module examines the law relating to refugee status, including an introduction to the UK, EU and other major international jurisdiction's decisions relating to the awarding of refugee status. It achieves this through analysis of the Refugee Convention 1951 as the leading international document defining refugee status and through the interpretation of this document in signatory states.
It also provides insight into the evolution of related legislation and raises issues surrounding the provision of humanitarian protection in general. It locates 'refugeehood' within a wider context of 'forced migration'.
- The Single European Market
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The Single European Market
This module explores the harmonisation, standardisation and liberalisation of trade in the Internal Market in the European Union. It covers the common external tariff, the foundational freedoms and harmonisation initiatives across the market in conjunction with the development of European integration. The module also considers the constitutional and social implications of economic law in the single European market.
- Termination of Employment
-
Termination of Employment
This module explores the common law and statutory provisions relating to the termination of the contract of employment. The provisions will be considered within the context of a job security and flexibility framework. The module will also cover the ways of resolving disputes leading to termination, including the work of ACAS.
- Criminology with Law MA
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You take 90 credits of criminology modules and 30 credits of law modules, plus a dissertation (60 credits).
Core modules
- Frontiers of Criminological Theory
- Influencing Crime and Justice Policy
- International Perspectives on Crime Control and Punishment
- Organisations and Institutional Practices
- Research Methods in Criminological Study I
- Research Proposal Writing
- Dissertation
Option modules (choose one)
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
This module will provide you with an opportunity to evaluate the various methods available for resolving conflicts, including conciliation, mediation, negotiation and adjudication. You will gain a theoretical and practical knowledge of dispute resolution procedures.
- Arbitration
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Arbitration
Arbitration has been one of the most important processes for resolving disputes for several centuries and, although other methods of dispute resolution have evolved in recent years (for example, mediation and conciliation), arbitration continues to retain its importance in both domestic and international contexts.
This module seeks to provide a critical understanding of important aspects of international and domestic arbitrations. It explores the characteristics of arbitration and discusses its operation in various international fore. The main focus of this module is on arbitration on the international context, but reference is also made to domestic arbitration.
- Family Mediation
-
Family Mediation
This module covers the various theoretical, practical and legal aspects of the mediation process in relation to the resolution of familial disputes.
- The Single European Market
-
The Single European Market
This module explores the harmonisation, standardisation and liberalisation of trade in the Internal Market in the European Union. It covers the common external tariff, the foundational freedoms and harmonisation initiatives across the market in conjunction with the development of European integration. The module also considers the constitutional and social implications of economic law in the single European market.
- Termination of Employment
-
Termination of Employment
This module explores the common law and statutory provisions relating to the termination of the contract of employment. The provisions will be considered within the context of a job security and flexibility framework. The module will also cover the ways of resolving disputes leading to termination, including the work of ACAS.
- UK Immigration Law
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UK Immigration Law
This module examines the UK law on the control of immigration. It achieves this through analysis of the regulatory framework surrounding entry and stay within the UK. It also provides insight into the evolution of related legislation and raises issues surrounding deportation and removal from within these relevant national borders.
- Human Rights with Law MA
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You take 90 credits of human rights modules and 30 credits of law modules, plus a dissertation (60 credits).
Core modules
- Human Rights Actors and Activities
- Case Studies in International Conflict
- Foundations and Frameworks of Human Rights
- Media, Public Policy and International Politics
- Political Communication, Advocacy and Campaigning
- Research Skills and Methods in Social Sciences
- Dissertation
Option modules (choose one)
- Individual Employment Law
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Individual Employment Law
This module deals with the formation, content and day-to-day operation of the employment relationship, examining:
- the way in which rights arise; and
- how the law intervenes to regulate the relationship between employers and workers.
As well as considering contractual principles in depth, the module also involves consideration of equality and discrimination law, which pervades the employment relationship from the point of recruitment to post-employment discrimination and victimisation. The legal implications of different forms of employment relationship are also explored in detail.
- UK Immigration Law
-
UK Immigration Law
This module examines the UK law on the control of immigration. It achieves this through analysis of the regulatory framework surrounding entry and stay within the UK. It also provides insight into the evolution of related legislation and raises issues surrounding deportation and removal from within these relevant national borders.
- Labour Law in the Global Economy
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Labour Law in the Global Economy
This module examines the regulation of collective labour relations between management and trade unions in the context of English law and international labour standards. This involves analysis of the development of collective institutions and procedures for the governance of labour relations at national and international levels.
The study of labour law in a global context will be informed by policy debate on the effectiveness of enforcement of essential labour rights in a competitive economy.
- International Conflict with Law MSc
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You take 90 credits of international conflict modules and 30 credits of law modules, plus a dissertation (60 credits).
Core modules
- Case Studies in International Conflict
- Conflict Theory and Analysis
- Contemporary Issues in Conflict and Security
- Managing and Resolving International Conflict
- Theories of International Relations
- Research Skills and Methods in Social Sciences
- Dissertation
Option modules (choose one)
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
This module will provide you with an opportunity to evaluate the various methods available for resolving conflicts, including conciliation, mediation, negotiation and adjudication. You will gain a theoretical and practical knowledge of dispute resolution procedures.
- Arbitration
-
Arbitration
Arbitration has been one of the most important processes for resolving disputes for several centuries and, although other methods of dispute resolution have evolved in recent years (for example, mediation and conciliation), arbitration continues to retain its importance in both domestic and international contexts.
This module seeks to provide a critical understanding of important aspects of international and domestic arbitrations. It explores the characteristics of arbitration and discusses its operation in various international fore. The main focus of this module is on arbitration on the international context, but reference is also made to domestic arbitration.
- Family Mediation
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Family Mediation
This module covers the various theoretical, practical and legal aspects of the mediation process in relation to the resolution of familial disputes.
- International Sale of Goods and E-Commerce
-
International Sale of Goods and E-Commerce
This module examines the UK law on the international sale of goods, including an introduction to the UK and EU laws applied to online trading. It achieves this through analysis of pre-contractual issues as well as actual formation of contracts and relevant trade terms, as related to international and electronic commerce.
It also provides insight into the evolution of related legislation and raises issues surrounding terms and conditions of sale, website management, electronic fund transfers and data privacy.
- Refugee Law and Forced Migration
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Refugee Law and Forced Migration
This module examines the law relating to refugee status, including an introduction to the UK, EU and other major international jurisdiction's decisions relating to the awarding of refugee status. It achieves this through analysis of the Refugee Convention 1951 as the leading international document defining refugee status and through the interpretation of this document in signatory states.
It also provides insight into the evolution of related legislation and raises issues surrounding the provision of humanitarian protection in general. It locates 'refugeehood' within a wider context of 'forced migration'.
- The Single European Market
-
The Single European Market
This module explores the harmonisation, standardisation and liberalisation of trade in the Internal Market in the European Union. It covers the common external tariff, the foundational freedoms and harmonisation initiatives across the market in conjunction with the development of European integration. The module also considers the constitutional and social implications of economic law in the single European market.
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