Child Law - full-time The University of Law

Overview

The Child Law - full-time programme at The University of Law is an innovative Master of Laws designed to provide students with a sophisticated understanding of the legal frameworks protecting children. This postgraduate degree enables both legal professionals and those from other disciplines to develop the specialist expertise required to navigate complex cases involving minors. By engaging with this curriculum, students gain the critical skills necessary to progress within social work, mediation, and advisory roles.

Why Child Law - full-time at The University of Law?

Students benefit from being taught by expert lecturers, including current and former legal practitioners who bring real-world experience into the classroom. The University of Law maintains strategic partnerships with firms and accreditation bodies, ensuring the curriculum remains relevant to the current legal landscape. Additionally, the programme focuses on improving employability through dedicated careers support and opportunities to connect with an international network of industry professionals.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 19600 per full
• National fee: GBP 15000 per full

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Syllabus

The curriculum is delivered through a learner-centred approach, utilising a "Prepare, Engage, Consolidate" framework to ensure deep understanding. Modules may include:

• English Legal System
• Legal Frameworks
• Law Academic Knowledge
• Child Law
• Research Methods
• Dissertation

Students also select three elective modules to tailor their studies to specific interests. The programme concludes with a substantial dissertation, allowing for intensive investigation into a specialist area of child legislation.

Careers with Child Law - full-time

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped for a variety of professional pathways within the legal and social sectors. The course provides the necessary academic foundation for roles in child custody mediation, social work, and charity advising. According to recent graduate outcomes data, a high percentage of postgraduate law students from the institution successfully transition into highly skilled employment within 15 months of completing their studies. Potential career destinations include positions as mediators, social workers, and legal advisors within non-governmental organisations.