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Overview
In this Evidence Law module from The Open University UK you'll be exploring the law of evidence in England and Wales to discover what evidence can and cannot be used in a criminal or civil case and why.
This includes considering the consequences of police misconduct, the dangers of witness evidence, the debates around jury trial, and the ways law and science interact.
Using multimedia and a range of engaging activities, you'll investigate the dilemmas, controversies and developments in this vital area.
What's included
You will be provided with the module textbook The Modern Law of Evidence 13th edition (Keane and McKeown) and have access to a module website, which includes:- an eBook version of the module textbook
- a week-by-week study planner
- course-specific module materials
- audio and video content
- assignment details and submission section
- online tutorial access and tutor support.
Programme Structure
By studying this module you'll learn:- the role of evidence law
- the rules of evidence and how they are applied in court
- the importance of the law of evidence and key critiques of its aims and effects.
- how to work with different kinds of data; conduct legal research; and evaluate legal information.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 5 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Legal Studies View 20 other Short Courses in Legal Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- If you are new to study at university level, or are returning after some time, we recommend that you first study an OU level 1 law module such as Criminal law and the courts (W111) or Civil justice and tort law (W112), unless you are a graduate entry student.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1946 GBP / full≈ 1946 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1946 GBP / full≈ 1946 GBP / full
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