Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24
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 - 20 hoursTutorials - 6 hours (6 x 1)Revision session - 2 hoursAssessment Workshop - 2 hoursPreparation for lectures and tutorials - 50 hours Further reading and assessment preparation - 70 hours
Description of Module Assessment
1: Assignment weighted 100%2,500-word limit assignment (excluding references)Assignment of 2,500-word limit to answer a problem question covering several areas of the criminal law as studied in the module and to include theoretical discussion where appropriate