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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Energy Law And Policy | |||
| Reference | LLM695 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | September 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop the student’s knowledge and understanding of the principal legal and regulatory concepts and arrangements at the UK, EU and international levels; and the relationship between energy and the environment, sustainable development, climate change law and policy. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically appraise and discuss the structure of the energy sector legal and regulatory matrix. |
| 2 | Recognise, discuss & justify the main legal & policy developments in energy sector. |
| 3 | Critically evaluate the effect of these developments on the energy sector. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| An overview and general understanding will be given of: 1. Principal legal and regulatory arrangements at the UK, EU and international level; 2. The roles of the stakeholders and key players in the energy industry; 3. The relationship between energy, environment, sustainable development, climate change law and policy; 4. The key current legal and regulatory frameworks for the energy sub- sectors; and 5. The international agenda on energy issues. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module is based on lecture notes, other recommended reading and problem exercises available on the module's Moodle page and through face-to-face class sessions. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | 10 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 120 | 140 |
| 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: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Coursework assignment for 100%. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed by way of a single assessment component weighted at 100%. A minimum grade D is required in order to pass the module. | |
| 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 | HEFFRON, R., 2021. Energy Law: An Introduction. Springer International Publishing. ebook |
| 2 | WOOD, G., BAKER, K., 2019 The Palgrave Handbook of Managing Fossil Fuels and Energy Transitions. Springer International Publishing.ebook |
| 3 | ZILLMAN, D., and others, Innovation in energy law and technology : dynamic solutions for energy transitions. Oxford University Press.ebook |
| 4 | MUINZER, T., 2018 Climate and Energy Governance for the UK Low Carbon Transition: The Climate Change Act 2008. Springer International Publishing. ebook |