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LX401R: UK CONSTITUTIONALISM: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE (HONOURS) (2017-2018)

Last modified: 25 May 2018 11:16


Course Overview

The UK Constitution has long been shrouded in controversy and uncertainty. Through an exploration of some of some of the key aspects of, and issues arising under, the UK Constitution, this course will seek to evaluate critically the nature of the contemporary constitution, with a particular emphasis on the desirability of its arrangements in the twenty-first century.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term First Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Old Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Robert Taylor

Qualification Prerequisites

  • One of Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4 or Programme Level 5

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • LS1521 Public Law and Human Rights (Passed)
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • Legal Studies (Ma Honours) (LX)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The UK Constitution remains distinct from many of its global counterparts, and has long been shrouded in controversy and uncertainty as a result. Through an exploration of some of some of the key aspects of, and issues arising under, the UK Constitution, this level 4 honours course will seek to evaluate critically the nature of the contemporary constitution and the desirability of its arrangements in the twenty-first century, considering also potential options for reform.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt

  • 3500 word essay (25%)
  • 3 hour exam (75%)

Normally, no resit is available.

Formative Assessment

 

 

Feedback

Feedback will be provided in accordance with the University and Law school policy.

Course Learning Outcomes

  • 1) Students will be able to understand and apply subject specific knowledge to constitutional questions and issues
    2) Students will be able to critically evaluate the UK Constitution and its key tenets
    3) Students will gain knowledge of, and be able to critically evaluate, the principal theories on the nature of UK Constitutionalism
    4) Students will develop an understanding of the way in which the UK Constitution has changed and evolved over time
    5) Students will be able to understand and think critically about the long-standing and contemporary debates and controversies which have shaped the constitution and be able to draw their own conclusions on what they reveal about the current UK Constituti
    6) Students will gain knowledge of, and be able to analyse critically, various constitutional reform options as well as their potential impact on the constitution
    7) Students will be able to engage in independent learning and self-directed study on complex constitutional matters
    8) Students will be able to research and apply materials from a variety of sources in an effective manner to inform and support their arguments and conclusions

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