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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Legal Systems (Online) | |||
| Reference | LL1102 | Version | 6 |
| Created | February 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | April 2021 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | March 2024 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with an understanding of the foundation elements of the Scottish legal system and its operation | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Discuss the various sources of law in Scotland |
| 2 | Explain the jurisdiction and functions of the civil and criminal court system and the roles of the persons working in the legal profession. |
| 3 | Evaluate the predominant law making bodies which affect the Scottish legal system at Scottish and UK levels and externally such as the ECHR. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| History of the Scottish Legal System; Sources of Law in Scotland; civil and criminal court structure; legal personnel and the legal profession; Scotland and Devolution; Scotland and Human Rights; Legal aspects of Brexit; and impact of the aforementioned on sustainability |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a lecture and tutorial based module. Lectures provide core module content. Tutorials develop associated higher level skills through student centred learning. In the distance learning mode, in addition, online activities will form part of the module contact time. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 25 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 125 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Written examination | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 0% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Participation requirement for attendance and completion of Module activities which are not graded | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed by way of a single assessment component weighted at 100%. Additionally there is a participation requirement which is assessed on a pass/fail basis. Relative to the participation requirement each student is normally required to pass such online activities as identified in the module. Non-submission or non-completion of the competencies will result in an NS grade. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A:Pass |
| B | B:Pass |
| C | C:Pass |
| D | D:Pass |
| E | E:Pass |
| F | F:Pass |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Not applicable |
| Corequisites for module | Not applicable |
| Precluded Modules | None precluded |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| Not applicable |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | DEWART M.H.,2019. The Scottish Legal System. 6th ed. Haywards Heath: Bloomsbury Professional. |