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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Constitutional Law (Online LLB) | |||
| Reference | LL1309 | Version | 3 |
| Created | August 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | July 2017 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 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 relationship with 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. 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 | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 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: | Attendance and participation requirement in tutorial and 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 | 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 | ELLIOT, M. and THOMAS R, 2020. Public Law 4th ed. Oxford University Press. |
| 3 | HIMSWORTH, C.M.G. and O'NEILL, C.M., 2021. Scotland’s constitution: law and practice. 4th ed. Bloomsbury Professional. |
| 4 | MCFADDEN, J. and MCFADZEAN, D., 2018. The Scottish Parliament. Edinburgh University Press. |