How modules are created in the Business and Law Schools

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  • Event date : 29th June 2023
  • Recommended to students in level : 1 2 3 Post Graduate
  • Organised by : Faculty of Business and Law (FBL, Business)
Watch recording: https://youtu.be/psUNKh-Ou5I?si=Ruex6sKXUe_4d88H

How are law modules created?

A brief look at why certain subjects are selected to be modules and then a look at what determines the content of those modules, from academic research and student input, to sector requirements. The session will cover how modules get updated, and if time allows the guests will look at the place of assessments in the creation of module materials.

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How are business modules created?

A brief look at what determines the content of those modules and how academic research feeds into this. The session will cover how diversity and inclusion influences modules creation, and if time allows the guests will look at the place of student input in the creation of module materials.

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SRA SQE website - https://sqe.sra.org.uk/     

Bar Council - qualifying law degrees for barristers - https://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/training-qualification/becoming-a-barrister/academic-component.html

Qualifying as a solicitor in Northern Ireland - https://www.lawsoc-ni.org/law-degree-route 

For general guidance on qualifying as a solicitor in Scotland see here https://www.lawscot.org.uk/qualifying-and-education/qualifying-as-a-scottish-solicitor/

To qualify as a legal executive see - https://cpq.cilex.org.uk/

Student consultation about modules - https://community.open.ac.uk/how-we-listen/consultation

B302 info - https://www.open.ac.uk/courses/modules/b302

For further information on Charles's research see - Dr Charles Mbalyohere | The Open University Business School

BB853 info - https://www.open.ac.uk/postgraduate/modules/bb853

For further information on Isidora's research - https://www.open.ac.uk/people/ik3395 

B205 and B329 details - https://www.open.ac.uk/courses/modules/b205 and https://www.open.ac.uk/courses/modules/b329

Also, some of the B329 materials are available through OpenLearn - https://www.open.edu/openlearn/money-business/first-steps-innovation-and-entrepreneurship/content-section-0?intro=1