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Starting 21st October 2024

Application Deadline 4th October 2024

Starting 21st October 2024

Application Deadline 4th October 2024

Gain an LLM - Masters in Food Law

In Partnership with Liverpool John Moores University

NEED MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR FOOD LAW COURSES?

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Food Law: Choose your Award

Food law is a dynamic area of law, heavily influenced by developments at an EU level. Over the years this course has recruited students from all over the globe and from many different backgrounds. A typical student may be an Environmental Health Officer, or work in the food industry, or a practising lawyer or a consultant. As such the Food Law programme is specifically designed for lawyers and non-legal professionals with interests in the food law field, particularly those involved in the food industry.

Food Law - PGCert

  • Duration: 9 months
  • Start dates: 21st October 2024
  • Modules: 1 to 3
  • The PGCert requires the successful completion of 60 credits

Food Law - PGDip

  • Duration: 18 months
  • Start dates: 21st October 2024
  • Modules: 1 to 7
  • The PGDip requires the successful completion of 120 credits

Food Law - LLM

  • Duration: 26 months
  • Start dates: 21st October 2024
  • Modules: all 8 modules
  • The LLM requires the successful completion of 180 credits

UK vs. EU and the Enforcement of Food Law

Food law as a subject, and the emerging landscape of legislation (post-Brexit) with its impact on consumers, businesses, communities, and government services rendered – are at the forefront of discussions in the UK, Europe and across the globe.Watch this video presentation on an interesting subject of study in our LL.M in Food Law.

The topic covers the emerging differences in the application and enforcement of Food law in the UK and the European Union.

Why study Food Law?

By completing this course, you will be able to...

  • Critically appraise the legislation and regulatory practices in the food law field
  • Develop critical responses to food sources protection law, and the ability to apply them critically in a variety of contexts
  • Undertake analysis of food consumer protection law, and the ability to apply it critically in a variety of contexts
  • Incorporate the issues at the forefront of food marketing law, and the ability to apply them critically in a variety of contexts and more!

Course Assessments

  • To successfully complete the course, you must pass each module.
  • The course is assessed entirely by coursework, which will require to be submitted online.
  • Module assessments will incorporate a variety of summative and formative submissions including reports, essays, presentations, and research assignments.
  • You will also be expected to participate in the virtual learning environment with tutors and fellow students.
  • There will be no examinations requiring attendance at a venue.

Informa Connect Academy: Even more...

  • Accessible – 24/7 availability from wherever you have an internet connection
  • Flexible – take control of where, when, how and the rate at which you study
  • Professional – industry leading course directors and tutors
  • Network – use our online tutorial forum to ask questions, discuss and share knowledge with tutors and like-minded professionals from around the world
  • Cost-Effective – save money with no additional travel or accommodation costs