Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27
This course is an introduction to the law about government. The course covers three main areas of law: constitutional law; human rights law; and, to a lesser extent, administrative law. Major topics include parliamentary sovereignty, Britain's membership in the European Union, the rule of law, the separation of powers, devolution (especially in Scotland), the Human Rights Act, freedom of expression, and the right to protest. This area of law is fast-moving, and an effort is made to address current issues such as prisoner voting and the deployment of armed forces.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (75%) and continuous assessment (1,500 word essay) (25%).
Resit: 1 two-hour examination (75%) and in-course assessment (25%) (carried forward from previous sitting).
WebCT quizzes on key topics which allow students to test their knowledge and understanding and to obtain feedback on their answers. Each quiz can be taken as many times as the student wishes and can be used as revision tools.
Summative assessment Essay - feedback is to be provided on an individual basis by comments on each student's essay. A feedback sheet will be produced that will contain details of the appropriate approach and information concerning commonly encountered errors. There will also be a feedback session for the whole class where the feedback will be discussed and questions answered. Exam - individual feedback on performance in available on request.
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