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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Legal Framework | |||
| Reference | LLM802 | Version | 2 |
| Created | June 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | August 2019 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| This module will introduce discipline-specific legal skills and methods, provide an understanding of the UK's legal systems (English & Scots) in their international context, and enable students to develop an analytical and critical approach to the application of the law. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Describe and apply the sources of law and the structure of the UK legal systems in their international context. |
| 2 | Demonstrate an understanding of, and ability to use effectively, legal concepts and theories. |
| 3 | Analyse case law and legislation and apply critical judgement to determine the appropriate legal rules which flow from such sources. |
| 4 | Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of selected areas of private and public law and their application. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Legal systems, institutions and sources of law; legal methods and skills; legal concepts; public and private law; civil and criminal law; contract law; law of delict/tort; and international law. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The teaching methodology on the module will consist of lectures, tutorials, and student-led discussions. It will be available online through recorded lectures, virtual tutorials and forum postings. |
| 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: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Coursework essay. | ||||
| 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 | BSM743 Law of Obligations; BSM731 Law for Employment |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | M. DEWART, (2016) Studying Scots Law, (Edited by H. MACQUEEN) (Edinburgh: Bloomsbury) |
| 2 | Lord EASSIE and H. MACQUEEN (Eds.) (2017), Gloag and Henderson's the Law of Scotland, (14th Ed.) (Edinburgh: W. Green) |
| 3 | P. HARRIS (2015), An Introduction to Law. (8th ed.) (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press) |
| 4 | G. SLAPPER and D. KELLY, (2017), The English legal system. (18th ed.) (London: Routledge) |
| 5 | A. T. H. SMITH, (2020) Glanville Williams: Learning the Law, (17th Edition) (Edinburgh: Sweet & Maxwell) |