University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This one-semester core module introduces fundamental concepts, questions and analytical frameworks relevant to legal, historical and constitutional research. Taught by the module co-ordinator supported by experts trained in a variety of different disciplinary approaches, topics will include law and statehood; law and formalism; law and social science; colonialism, empire and law; 'law and/in society'; and 'global law'. Emphasis will be placed throughout the module on developing analytical and critical research skills, including teaching students how to frame relevant research questions and independent-study projects.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour seminars (x 11 weeks)

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: New coursework: 3,000-word essay

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Prof C Humfress, Prof J Hudson, Prof A Lang, Prof N Rengger