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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Brexit - Legal Aspects | |||
| Reference | LL4205 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | June 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| To enable students to develop an in-depth knowledge of the origins and ongoing process of the UK's departure from the EU - i.e. "Brexit" and the 2016 Referendum; to facilitate a thorough understanding of the legal aspects and impacts of Brexit; to enable and promote critical assessment of the Brexit withdrawal process; to conduct analysis of Art 50 TEU and the Miller judgment; to examine the impact and consequences of Brexit on selected areas of UK law; to consider the impact of Brexit for devolved entities within the UK. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate an understanding of the origins of Brexit and the 2016 Referendum |
| 2 | Demonstrate an appreciation of the detail of the Brexit withdrawal process, including Article 50 TEU |
| 3 | Demonstrate understanding of the impact of Brexit on selected aspects of UK law and on the devolved entities in the UK |
| 4 | Demonstrate knowledge of all Brexit related case law, including the Miller judgment |
| 5 | Present the acquired knowledge and understanding in a precise form using the appropriate legal language and concepts. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Theme 1: The origins of the Brexit process, the Referendum, ART 50 TEU and the Miller judgement; Theme 2: The Brexit withdrawal process and general impact; Theme 3: Brexit impact on selected areas of UK law; Theme 4: Brexit and the devolved entities |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a lecture and seminar based module. Lectures provide core module content. Seminars 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 | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 70% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Written coursework exercise | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Oral assignment/presentation which can cover any part of the module | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 30% weighting of C2 (horizontal axis )and 70% weighting of C1 (vertical axis)components. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | ||||||||
| Coursework: | ||||||||
| Coursework: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | A | B | B | B | E | ||
| B | B | B | B | C | C | E | ||
| C | B | C | C | C | D | E | ||
| D | C | C | D | D | D | E | ||
| E | D | D | D | E | E | E | ||
| F | E | E | E | E | F | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | BS2161 or BS2145 or equivalent |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | DOUGAN, M., 2017. The UK after Brexit. Cambridge: Intersentia. |
| 2 | MADURO, M.P. and AZOULAI, L., eds., 2010. The past and future of EU Law. Oxford: Hart. ebook |
| 3 | FABBRINI, F., 2017. The law and politics of Brexit. Oxford: Oxford University Press |