LAW7105 -

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

Demonstrate critical knowledge and systematic understanding of the operation and principles of Public Law (UK constitutional law and administrative law; the constitutional institutions; principles of the British Constitution; the law-making process) and European Law.

Demonstrate critical knowledge and conceptual understanding and ability to undertake complex analysis of the legal concepts, values, principles and rules relating to public law and european law.

Apply acquired knowledge to substantive public law and european law problems and evaluate critically issues, and comment critically on the law and related problems and issues to arrive at independent conclusions.

Content:

The module comprises two parts and is delivered through 2 hour weekly workshops supported by directed activities before and after those workshops.

The first part provides a general introduction to the operation and fundamental principles of the UK’s constitution, enabling you to acquire a knowledge of the institutions (the Crown and Parliament, central government, devolved institutions, EU institutions and the judiciary) and principles of the British Constitution, the nature, status and procedure for passing primary and delegated legislation, government accountability (and in particular the relationship between the Government and Parliament), Parliamentary sovereignty, the Separation of powers (including judicial independence), the rule of law, Judicial control of the Executive, in particular the process and principles of judicial review, and the role of the European Convention of Human Rights in domestic law.

In the second part, the module covers the fundamental principles of the European Union’s legal basis, and the important role that the supranational organisation still retains on the structure of law in England and Wales.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Student learning will be supported through workshops which use and include a blended approach in providing formal lectures and delivery, seminars, group work and tutorials.

The role, remit and function of Public Law and EU Law will be explained and articulated. Its operations will be illustrated through analysis of case studies selected to cover all the key institutions and functions and their interrelations. Specific case studies will be drawn from recent/current news stories and therefore the specific materials will change each year.

You will be encouraged to engage in directed independent learning prior to and following the workshop session. Completion of the independent learning will be paramount to successfully completing the module given the complexities of the subject. The workshop sessions will provide an opportunity for discussion, debate, application and analysis.

Workshops
Hours: 20
Intended group size: 20

Guided independent study
Hours: 130

Further details relating to assessment
The summative assessment will be supplemented with formative assessment throughout the module. Multiple choice tests will be made available via the virtual learning environment, Moodle, which will provide you with immediate feedback as to your understanding. In addition, you will be given the opportunity to engage with scenario and essay based tasks and both tutor assessed feedback and peer assessed feedback will be provided, ensuring you are fully prepared for your summative assessment.

Portfolio: You will be expected to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in Public and EU Law by collating work into a portfolio to be submitted at the end of the module. The module handbook and assessment brief will contain detailed information as to what must be included and suggest additional optional documents or activities to include. You will have the opportunity to showcase your problem solving and case analysis skills as well as critical thinking and reflection.

Full details are available in the Module Handbook.

Assessment:

001 Portfolio; up to 40 pages including evidence; end of semester 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - PRS_CODE=
Level - 7
Credit Value - 15
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 7T17T3JB

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