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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Constitutional Law | |||
| Reference | LL1247 | Version | 2 |
| Created | June 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | July 2017 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop an understanding of the general principles of constitutional law and their relevance to contemporary society. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Recognise and discuss in depth the sources and scope of the constitution. |
| 2 | Explain the devolution settlement and the position of Scotland within the United Kingdom and European Union. |
| 3 | Evaluate the doctrines of the separation of powers, parliamentary sovereignty and the rule of law and the role and nature of judicial review. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Sources and scope of constitutional law, doctrines of separation of powers, parliamentary sovereignty, and the rule of law. Levels of governance - EU, UK, Scottish and local. Judicial review. Human Rights Act 1998 implications for constitutional law. |
| 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. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | 36 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 114 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| 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 | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BLACK, R. et al., eds. 2002. The laws of Scotland: Stair memorial encyclopaedia, constitutional law (reissue). [online]. London: LexisNexis. |
| 2 | BLACK, R. et al., eds. 2002. The laws of Scotland: Stair memorial encyclopaedia, European community law and institutions (reissue). [online]. London: LexisNexis. |
| 3 | ELLIOT, M. AND THOMAS, R, 2017.Public Law. 3rd ed. Oxford University Press. |
| 4 | HIMSWORTH, C.M.G. and O'NEILL, C.M., 2015. Scotland's constitution: law and practice. 3rd ed. Hayward Heath: Bloomsbury Professional. |
| 5 | MCFADDEN, J., and MCFADZEAN D., 2016. Public law essentials. 2nd ed. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press. |