Land, Property and Environment (M3124)
Land, Property and Environment
Module M3124
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
Drawing on and developing knowledge acquired in Land Law, this module will enable students to further explore the law relating to land, with emphasis on the intersection between land use and the environment. It will introduce students to different theories of property and alternative models of land ‘ownership’, in order to facilitate critical perspectives on dominant norms and structures. The module will include analysis of property mechanisms, such as conservation covenants, for purposes of environmental protection, as well as the role of nature conservation legislation in the regulation of land use. It will address the legal protection of landscape and the rationale for such interventions, as well as the legal framework governing the public’s right to access land for recreational activities. It will also explore the legal regulation of agricultural land use in the context of issues such as biodiversity, food security and climate change resilience.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of different concepts of property and an ability to critically evaluate these different concepts.
Demonstrate an understanding of the law relating to land in specific policy contexts and be able to critically analyse the efficacy of the relevant laws.
Demonstrate familiarity with the appropriate legal instruments and some of the relevant critical literature.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio (3000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Tue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Bonnie Holligan
Convenor, Assess convenor
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Dr Helena Howe
Convenor
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