Senior Lecturer

International Corporate and Commercial Law - UH-000265

The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applicants in order to widen participation, improve access and apply the principles of equal opportunities. We provide support for applicants who require additional assistance in order to select the right course of study and make a successful transition to studying at University. We encourage local, national and international applications.  Further information for <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international">International Students can be found on the website</a>.
If you were educated outside the UK, you are required to have International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 6.0 with a minimum score of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in any single component. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/pre-sessionalenglishprogramme/">Pre-Sessional English Programmes.</a>
The University provides opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning (APL) as stated in section C of the <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-c/">Regulations for Awards.</a>
 The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified in Section D of the <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/section-d/">Regulations for Awards.</a>   However, the specific entry requirements and admission criteria for the courses are detailed below:
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<li>An honours degree with a classification of 2:2 or above in any subject</li>
<li>Other experience or qualifications that demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills at graduate level may be acceptable. Suitability for acceptance onto the course will be assessed through interview.</li>
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Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement – regardless of any disability – will be given the same opportunity in the selection process.

University awards are regulated by the <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught">Regulations for Awards</a> on the University website.

UH-000265 - International Corporate and Commercial Law

Masters Core

Masters Optional

Masters Level

Structure

The course structures for the listed named awards formed of 20 credit modules is an approved exception to the Regulations for Awards (Taught Courses).  Quick links to the <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/current-students/taughtstudents/">Regulations for Taught Students, procedures and forms</a> can be accessed on the University website.

Postgraduate Certificate

Postgraduate Diploma

Understand in-depth the broader social, political, environmental, or economic context in which the law operates and be able to explain ethical concepts and issues.

Apply an ethical mindset that underpins decision making and actions, and explore values, rights and responsibilities in a variety of subject and issue-related areas.

Research complex issues applicable to society showing creativity in problem-solving, applying learned knowledge to make sound judgements with unpredictable information or in the absence of complete data.

Appraise theoretical concepts, principles and rules through current research and pursue advanced scholarship in the field of International Corporate and Commercial Law.	

Recognise the inter-relatedness of the study of law that takes place within a national and global context.

Devise and sustain legal argumentation, recognising ambiguity and synthesis, using tailored evidence and be able to communicate these to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Apply legislation, case law and ethical guidelines to create and deliver evidenced solutions to complex legal problems.

Demonstrate an independent learning ability for continuing professional development with self-reflection and the ability to learn from experiences and make effective use of feedback.

Develop the skills of an independent researcher showing an in-depth understanding of a range of legal research methodologies and able to evaluate relevant primary and secondary legal sources.

17.1    University: The methods for the validation and annual evaluation of courses, including those validated by external bodies, and for the review of teaching and research and of academic support services are specified in the University’s <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/qa-procedures/">Quality Assurance Procedures for Taught Courses and Research Awards</a>.
17.2    School: Methods for evaluating and improving Quality and Standards include course and module evaluation questionnaires, student feedback panels and student representation on course committees.

UH-000265

This programme specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the course and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if they take full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.  More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the study module guide and course handbook.

At course level support is provided by:
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<li>All students have a Personal Academic Tutor for pastoral and academic support. The Course Leader is also available for academic support, as are Module Leaders and Seminar Tutors. All members of staff have clearly advertised office hours when students are encouraged to seek any help they need.</li>
<li>There is an Induction programme which introduces staff and services within the School and University including the Learning Innovation and Development Centre in the Business School.</li>
<li>Details of academic and personal support within the School and University are listed in the Student handbook</li>
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