LC5002 Comparative Studies in Legal and Constitutional Research

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

Friday 10-12

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Prof J G H Hudson

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Module Staff

Prof Caroline Humfress, PROF JOHN HUDSON

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Module description

This module provides a forum for students to develop, present, and write on a particular field or topic, drawing on methodological ideas from Semester 1 modules, in addition to exploring new ones. Students will receive further guidance on the preparation and presentation (oral and written) of a research subject, including Masters' level argument-construction skills. They will then conduct research in their chosen field, as developed with guidance from those involved in teaching the module. Presentations to the whole class will provide not just feedback on the particular topic, but a forum for an exploration of the possibilities of comparison and comparative methodologies within legal and constitutional research. The module also provides preparation for the writing of dissertations; the research topic may lead into, but must be distinct from, that of the dissertation.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS LC5001

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 seminar (x11 weeks), plus individual meetings to discuss research assignments.

Scheduled learning hours

47

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

252

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.