The Faculty of Law at North Liverpool College offers specialised professional programmes at the Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate levels. These programmes are designed to prepare future legal professionals with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to navigate today's complex legal landscape. The faculty emphasises critical thinking, legal analysis and applied problem-solving across various areas of law. The curriculum covers core and advanced legal fields essential for modern legal practice, ensuring graduates are ready for careers in both the public and private sectors, domestically and internationally.
Specialisations
Programmes Offered by This Faculty
Political Science
The Political Science programme provides students with a comprehensive understanding of political systems, governance and international relations. It explores how power and policies shape societies, combining theory with practical perspectives. Graduates are equipped with analytical and leadership skills to pursue careers in government, diplomacy, public policy and international organisations.
Career Paths:
Policy analyst, diplomatic officer, public affairs adviser, international organisation officer
Available Levels
Professional Bachelor's
Professional Bachelor of Political Science
Professional Doctorate
Professional Doctorate in Political Science
Professional Master's
Professional Master of Political Science
Law
A comprehensive grounding in legal principles, legal reasoning and the practice of law across civil, commercial and public domains. Students develop the drafting, advocacy and analytical skills required for professional legal practice.
Career Paths:
Legal counsel, corporate legal adviser, compliance officer, legal researcher
Available Levels
Professional Bachelor's
Professional Bachelor of Law
Professional Doctorate
Professional Doctorate in Law
Professional Master's
Professional Master of Law
Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
Examines criminal liability, procedure, evidence and the institutions of criminal justice. Students study the investigation and prosecution process alongside contemporary debates in sentencing and rehabilitation.
Career Paths:
Criminal justice adviser, investigator, court officer, correctional programme manager
Available Levels
Professional Bachelor's
Professional Bachelor of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
Professional Doctorate
Professional Doctorate in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
Professional Master's
Professional Master of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
Administrative Law and Governance
Focuses on the legal framework governing public administration, regulatory decision-making, administrative appeals and institutional accountability.
Career Paths:
Governance adviser, regulatory affairs officer, public sector legal specialist
Available Levels
Professional Bachelor's
Professional Bachelor of Administrative Law and Governance
Professional Doctorate
Professional Doctorate in Administrative Law and Governance
Professional Master's
Professional Master of Administrative Law and Governance
Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Covers commercial arbitration, mediation and alternative dispute resolution, including the drafting of arbitration agreements and the enforcement of awards under international conventions.
Career Paths:
Arbitrator, mediator, dispute resolution consultant, contracts specialist
Available Levels
Professional Bachelor's
Professional Bachelor of Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Professional Doctorate
Professional Doctorate in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Professional Master's
Professional Master of Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
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