The learning outcomes of the Public Law module are designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the legal, political, and institutional aspects of public law. If you complete the module successfully, you should be able to:
Explain the nature and purpose of constitutions and governmental powers: You should be able to articulate the nature and purpose of constitutions, including how governmental powers are generally allocated among state institutions and how courts operate to review administrative actions and protect fundamental rights.
Describe the main institutions and legal characteristics of the EU: You should be capable of describing the primary institutions and legal features of the EU and analysing the implications of the UK's EU membership from 1973 to 2019 on the UK constitution.
Assess the constitutional implications of the Human Rights Act 1998 and the European Court of Human Rights: You should be able to understand the constitutional implications of the Human Rights Act 1998 and the role of the European Court of Human Rights in the UK legal system.
Understand the social and political context of public law: You should have the ability to comprehend the social and political context within which public law operates, including contemporary issues and debates.
Evaluate constitutional reform suggestions in the UK and EU: You should be able to critically assess proposals for constitutional reform in the UK and the EU, considering their implications and feasibility.
Conduct legal research and retrieve information from various sources: You should possess research skills that enable them to conduct legal research efficiently, retrieve information from diverse data sources, and interpret textual and numerical data.
Distinguish relevant facts and issues in legal material: You should be able to discern and extract relevant facts and legal issues from a variety of legal materials, such as cases, statutes, and legal texts.
Interpret primary and secondary legal sources: You should be proficient in interpreting primary legal sources (e.g. case law and statutes) and secondary legal sources (e.g. legal commentary and analysis) to answer legal questions.
Construct coherent arguments in response to stimuli: You should have the skills to construct coherent and persuasive arguments in response to oral or written prompts and stimuli related to public law.
These learning outcomes aim to prepare you for a deep understanding of public law concepts, institutions, and processes, as well as the ability to critically analyse and engage with complex legal and constitutional issues. These skills are crucial for success in legal studies and professions related to public law and governance.
You can study this module with our Public Law notes.
