Foundations of Environmental Law (M5102)
Foundations of Environmental Law
Module M5102
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
Can law protect the environment and promote sustainability? This module introduces you to the role of law in decision-making processes which affect our environment and the challenge of living sustainably. You will look at what makes environmental problems distinctive and what the role of the law in addressing these problems might be. You will gain a foundational understanding of the role of law at national, EU and international levels; of how the law has developed; of some of the key principles of environmental and sustainability law; and the role of environmental regulatory bodies and the courts
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate an appreciation of environmental problems and the relationship between environmental law and the policy objectives that it seeks to implement and develop the capacity to evaluate legal instruments in relation to underlying policy goals
Critically evaluate different forms of law used in relation to the environment
Identify and critically evaluate the principal law-making and dispute resolution bodies and agencies in environmental law (nationally and internationally), and their respective roles, legal powers and duties
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
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 |
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