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LS401R: UK CONSTITUTIONALISM: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE (HONOURS) (2023-2024)

Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:35


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 25 credits (12.5 ECTS credits)
Campus 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?

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

Essay

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Feedback Word Count 2500
Learning Outcomes
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Feedback Word Count 2500
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Formative Assessment

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Resit Assessments

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