Law, Public Policy and Justice (M3058)
Law, Public Policy and Justice
Module M3058
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module is proposed for L5 as part of the process of reforming the law curriculum to introduce more optionality at L5. In this module, students will gain a strong foundation in understanding how public policy works, how the legal framework is designed and how existing gaps may be challenged. They will therefore be developing their knowledge and understanding of how law and legal concepts are connected to public policy concerns. The module adopts a theory-to-practice pedagogical approach and students will benefit from numerous case studies to practice how to apply concepts in public policy and law to real-life examples. They will also be developing their skills in developing projects and making evaluative and research-led judgements over content, which may assist them in future studies at L6.
Module learning outcomes
Distinguish between the different levels of policy making, namely, macro, meso and micro levels.
Understand the link between public policy making and the legal framework and how they inform each other.
Critically discuss the difference between policy making and politics of justice.
Critically analyse the justice gap between existing policies, legal frameworks and societal needs.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Project (2000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Mon 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 | 01010011010 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Hadir Elshafay
Convenor
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