The learning outcomes of the Administrative Law module are designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices related to administrative law, judicial review, and governmental actions. If you complete the module successfully, you should be able to:
Understand the key principles of judicial review: You should be able to grasp the fundamental principles of judicial review, including the grounds on which governmental actions can be challenged in court.
Explain and offer critical analysis of the relationship between grounds of judicial review: You should be able to explain how various grounds of judicial review, such as illegality, irrationality, and procedural impropriety, relate to each other and critically analyse issues like locus standi and the public/private divide in the context of judicial review.
Compare and contrast European and English law on procedural fairness, legitimate expectations, proportionality, and human rights: You should be capable of comparing and contrasting European (EU Law and European Convention on Human Rights) and English law regarding procedural fairness, legitimate expectations, proportionality, and fundamental human rights, and critically analyse their impact on administrative law.
Explain and offer critical analysis of non-court-based forms of control: You should be able to understand non-court-based mechanisms for controlling governmental actions, such as ombudsman institutions, and critically evaluate their effectiveness.
Examine the theoretical context of public law: You should have the ability to examine how the topics covered in the module relate to broader theoretical contexts in public law, including concepts of sovereignty, the rule of law, and the separation of powers.
Evaluate and critique legal materials and arguments: You should be proficient in evaluating and critiquing standard legal materials, arguments, and scholarly perspectives in the field of administrative law.
Engage in research using primary and secondary materials: You should have the research skills necessary to gather and analyse primary and secondary materials to build an evidence base that supports your legal arguments.
Apply knowledge to respond to moderately complex legal questions: You should be able to apply the knowledge acquired in the module to respond effectively to moderately complex legal questions, both in essay and problem question formats.
Construct coherent and accurate responses to self-test questions: You should be able to provide coherent and accurate responses to self-test questions, demonstrating your understanding of the subject matter.
These learning outcomes aim to prepare you for a deep understanding of administrative law principles, critical analysis of legal materials, and the ability to apply your knowledge to real-world legal issues related to governmental actions and accountability. These skills are vital for success in legal studies and professions related to administrative law and public governance.
You can study this module with our Administrative Law notes.
