Public Law I Advanced (M3006)
Public Law I: Constitutional and Administrative Law Advanced
Module M3006
Module details for 2026/27.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module learning outcomes
Describe and critically analyse the principles of the British constitution, and explain how these have developed over time. This includes understanding the role of the courts in judicial review and in protecting liberty, and other accountability mechanisms.
Carry out independent research and in doing so demonstrate an awareness of the potentialities and limits of your research approach.
Apply knowledge of the principles of public law to the resolution of problems (posed either as practical dilemmas or as theoretical questions) and offer considered advice based on reasoned lines of argument developed from a knowledge of the public law of the UK.and to begin to evaluate the relative roles of those institutions.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Log | T1 Week 11 | 33.34% |
| Test | T1 Week 9 (45 minutes) | 66.66% |
| Essay (1500 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 70.00% |
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 | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111011111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 00000000200 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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