(LLM) Master of Laws
Corporate Responsibility
Current
University of Essex
University of Essex
Essex Law School
Colchester Campus
Masters
Full-time
Law
LLM M22212
21/05/2021
Details
Professional accreditation
None
Admission criteria
A 2:2. Degree in Law or a joint honours Degree with Law. Applicants who do not hold a Law Degree but who have additional relevant professional experience and/or traineeships or professional qualifications/certifications issued by professional bodies such as Bar Associations can apply and will be considered.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) code
IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5 except for 6.0 in writing
If you do not meet our IELTS requirements then you may be able to complete a pre-sessional English pathway that enables you to start your course without retaking IELTS.
Additional Notes
The University uses academic selection criteria to determine an applicant’s ability to successfully complete a course at the University of Essex. Where appropriate, we may ask for specific information relating to previous modules studied or work experience.
Course qualifiers
A course qualifier is a bracketed addition to your course title to denote a specialisation or pathway that you have achieved via the completion of specific modules during your course. The
specific module requirements for each qualifier title are noted below. Eligibility for any selected qualifier will be determined by the department and confirmed by the final year Board of
Examiners. If the required modules are not successfully completed, your course title will remain as described above without any bracketed addition. Selection of a course qualifier is
optional and student can register preferences or opt-out via Online Module Enrolment (eNROL).
None
Rules of assessment
Rules of assessment are the rules, principles and frameworks which the University uses to calculate your course progression and final results.
Additional notes
None
External examiners
Dr Gary Lynch-Wood
Senior Lecturer
University of Manchester
External Examiners provide an independent overview of our courses, offering their expertise and help towards our continual improvement of course content, teaching, learning, and assessment.
External Examiners are normally academics from other higher education institutions, but may be from the industry, business or the profession as appropriate for the course.
They comment on how well courses align with national standards, and on how well the teaching, learning and assessment methods allow students to develop and demonstrate the relevant knowledge and skills needed to achieve their awards.
External Examiners who are responsible for awards are key members of Boards of Examiners. These boards make decisions about student progression within their course and about whether students can receive their final award.
Programme aims
1. Encourage the development of in-depth knowledge and strong understanding of the main legal rules, concepts, models and principles of Corporate Social Responsibility;
2. Encourage a systematic understanding of the role of company law, corporate governance, environmental law and human rights law in Corporate Social Responsibility;
3. Encourage a systematic understanding of how national law and international law interact in Corporate Social Responsibility;
4. Explore the social, political, cultural and economic context of Corporate Social Responsibility;
5. Develop critical analytical skills and the ability to present reasoned arguments and opinions regarding the development and practical application of Corporate Social Responsibility;
6. Develop independent research and communication skills and methodological knowledge for researching, applying and presenting the law; and
7. Develop initiative, personal responsibility, decision-making and other transferable skills.
Learning outcomes and learning, teaching and assessment methods
On successful completion of the programme a graduate should demonstrate knowledge and skills as follows:
A: Knowledge and understanding
A1: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and strong understanding of the main legal rules, concepts, models and principles of Corporate Social Responsibility.
A2: Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the interaction of national law and international law in Corporate Social Responsibility.
A3: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the social, political, cultural and economic context of Corporate Social Responsibility.
A4: Demonstrate understanding of research methodologies for Corporate Social Responsibility.
Learning methods
Lectures
Seminars
Essay writing and dissertation workshops
Foundation essay
Moodle discussions
Assessment methods
Essays
Case Studies
Exams
Dissertation
B: Intellectual and cognitive skills
B1: Demonstrate the ability to present reasoned and structured arguments and opinions regarding the development and practical application of the rules, models and principles of Corporate Social Responsibility.
B2: Demonstrate the ability to conceptualise and independently undertake critical evaluation and application of complex issues, rules and principles.
B3: Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse and synthesise abstract concepts, models and theories.
B4: Demonstrate the ability to identify, integrate and critically engage with models, arguments and ideas from multiple sources and perspectives.
Learning methods
Lectures
Seminars
Essay writing and dissertation workshops
Foundation essay
Moodle discussions
Assessment methods
Essays
Case Studies
Exams
Dissertation
C: Practical skills
C1: Demonstrate the ability to produce coherent and convincing arguments and to engage in critical thinking and debates on complex issues.
C2: Demonstrate the ability to identify, select and organise materials from multiple sources.
C3: Demonstrate the ability to plan and undertake effective independent research.
C4: Demonstrate initiative, personal responsibility and effective decision-making within strict deadlines.
Learning methods
Lectures
Seminars
Essay writing and dissertation workshops
Foundation essay
Moodle discussions
Assessment methods
Essays
Case Studies
Exams
Dissertation
D: Key skills
D1: Demonstrate the ability to communicate concisely and effectively orally, in group discussions and in writing.
D2: Demonstrate the ability to use electronic materials, databases and Word processing software.
D3: Demonstrate the ability to understanding and use of basic numerical and statistical information.
D4: Demonstrate the ability to adopt effective research methodologies and appropriate presentation for legal, theoretical and practical issues.
D5: Demonstrate the ability to engage in group discussions and debates of legal, theoretical and practical issues.
D6: Demonstrate the abilities to undertake reflection and self-evaluation and to respond effectively and appropriately to feedback, guidance and supervision.
Learning methods
Lectures
Seminars
Essay writing and dissertation workshops
Foundation essay
Moodle discussions
Assessment methods
Essays
Case Studies
Exams
Dissertation