• Each stage will contain two modules, with 30 credits awarded per module.
• The learning will address important issues within the sector, drawing on key points, to ensure you gain a thorough understanding of the topics.
• Students must complete and successfully pass the assigned coursework assessments and the final exam at the end of each stage to claim their award.
• Pre-recorded academic lectures will be released each week, accompanied with the prescribed reading, any additional reading and/or research, as required. Directed reading will relate to provided case law, and will also include reading from legislation, books, articles, academic and professional journals.
• The learning from the lectures will be emphasised with an array of case studies, practice examples and resources, to challenge thinking in a practical context. Engaging activities on the discussion forum, the use of quizzes, polls and other forum built-in activity will further validate the learning objectives.
• Each main topic will end with a live-online tutorial, conducted by the lecturers. The tutorials are designed to be interactive, providing students with the opportunity to ask questions and to consider issues from different perspectives.

Stage 1 and 2

The assessment scheme for each module shall consist of the following:

• Coursework Assessment 1 (20 Marks)
• Coursework Assessment 2 (20 marks)
• Final Assignment (60 Marks)