Public Law (724M3)
Public Law
Module 724M3
Module details for 2023/24.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
The module will consider the nature and structure of the ‘Westminster model’ of the constitution, primarily in its original UK variant. It will address some of the core constitutional principles of the Westminster model, and examine how those principles are applied. The relationship between Parliament and executive government will be considered; as will the role of the courts in judicial review. Finally, we will look at the role of all of these institutions in protecting human rights.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate critical awareness of the principles and institutions of the ‘Westminster model’ of Government
Deploy originality in the application of relevant rules and principles of Public Law to legal problems
Display self-direction in the development and analysis of legal arguments in relation to Public Law and human rights.
Act autonomously in appraising and critiquing relevant sources in Public Law through independent research
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Distance Exam (1000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment | 80.00% |
| Project (1000 words) | Autumn Semester Week 8 Thu 16:00 | 20.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111011111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Lindsay Stirton
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