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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Applied Energy Law And Policy | |||
| Reference | LLM100 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | May 2022 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | September 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop a knowledge of the sources of energy law and interactions of energy, environmental, planning, local and national policy frameworks regulating the UK energy industry. To gain an understanding of key regulatory frameworks for energy projects, actors, and UK power market decarbonization. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically understand the sources of energy law and the role of key regulatory frameworks. |
| 2 | Recognise and discuss key features of energy and environmental regulation impacting the energy industry. |
| 3 | Critically appraise the meaning and purpose of the explored frameworks on the energy sector's operations. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| An overview and general understanding will be given of: 1. The sources of energy law in the UK and its internationalization; 2. The shaping of energy markets in the UK and their decarbonization pathways. 3. Selected project planning issues for energy; 4. Renewable power purchase arrangements; 5. Specific permitting and decommissioning frameworks for energy infrastructures. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module is based on recorded lectures, directed reading, tutorial and forum activity available on the module's Moodle page and through face-to-face on-campus sessions |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 120 | 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 | |||||
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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: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Coursework essay for 100% | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed by one component weighted at 100%. A minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student must achieve an A in C1 |
| B | The student must achieve a B in C1 |
| C | The student must achieve a C in C1 |
| D | The student must achieve a D in C1 |
| E | The student must achieve an E in C1 |
| F | The student must achieve an F in C1 |
| 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. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | Heffron, R. J., Energy Law: An Introduction (Springer, Cham 2015) |
| 2 | Elliott, David, Renewable Energy in the UK: Past, Present and Future (Springer International Publishing AG, Cham 2019). |
| 3 | Talus K, Research handbook on international energy Law (Edward Elgar Publishing 2014). |
| 4 | Journals: OGEL - Oil, Gas & Energy Law Intelligence; Journal of World Energy Law & Business; Renewable Energy Law and Policy Review. Database: Lexis PSL / Energy |