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LAW-20086 - Module Specification
School of Law
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 21 December 2024

LAW-20086 - Administrative Law (Level 5)
Coordinator: John Cotter Tel: +44 1782 7 34519
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733218

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

LAW-10031 (Administrative Law at Level 4)

Description for 2024/25

When governments and their agents over-reach their powers, how can we challenge this abuse? In this module, we examine the power of the law (especially judicial review) as a mechanism to challenge administrative decision making of an oppressive kind. We also look at the growth of delegated powers within a complex modern democracy like the UK and seek to understand how the overall concept of public law is founded in a study of the relationship between state and individual.

Aims
To provide a general introduction to administrative law, with particular reference to judicial review, and to provide essential skills in the analysis of doctrinal law.

Intended Learning Outcomes

comprehend, analyse and critically discuss; the relationship between constitutional and administrative law,: 1
1
show development in skills in reading and analyzing administrative legislation and cases: 1
identify and explain contextual factors, such as political dynamics which shape the legal powers and control of the administration: 1
demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the sources, structures and procedures surrounding administrative law and its relationship to constitutional law:

Study hours

20 x 1-hour lectures
6 x 2-hour tutorials
48 hours tutorial preparation
40 hours of pre- and post-lecture reading
30 hours of revision and assessment preparation

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Coursework weighted 100%
Coursework with a word limit of 2,500 words (excluding footnotes)


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Last Updated: 21 December 2024