Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
LAW-10039 (Legal Essentials)
Aims
To introduce students to the role of criminal law in modern societyTo locate criminal law within its social and political contextTo develop students skills in analysing problems and critically evaluating the criminal lawTo develop students skills in reviewing theoretical issues surrounding the criminal law
Intended Learning Outcomes
access, review and critically appraise basic concepts in criminal law through the use of cases, statutes and theoretical sources: 1critically evaluate criminal law problem questions by appropriate use of relevant legal sources: 1demonstrate a critical appreciation of criminal law doctrinal issues in their theoretical, social and political context: 1
Lectures - 24 hoursTutorials - 8 hours (8 x 1)Preparation for lectures and seminars - 50 hours Further reading and assessment preparation - 68 hours
Description of Module Assessment
1: Open Book Examination weighted 100%Unseen open book examination (active working time 4 hours)Open book time limited exam involving a problem question covering several areas of the criminal law as studied in the module and to include theoretical discussion where appropriate
Students will be given a 28 hour window to complete the assessment but are not expected to spend more than 4 hours on it