PY4643
Philosophy of Law
2018-2019
30
15
SCQF level 10
2
Academic year(s): 2018-2019
SCOTCAT credits : 30
ECTS credits : 15
Level : SCQF level 10
Semester: 2
Availability restrictions: Not automatically available to General Degree students
Planned timetable:
The purpose of this module is to explore such topics in and concerning law as the nature of law; legal reasoning; the justification of punishment; the proper scope of the criminal law (with particular attention to paternalism and legal moralism); the principles of criminal liability and mens rea issues; justifications and excuses; and specific defences in the criminal law such as self-defence and the heat of passion defence.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must take PY1006
Weekly contact: 1 x 2-hour lecture and 1 x 1-hour seminar
Scheduled learning hours: 33
Guided independent study hours: 267
As used by St Andrews: 3-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 50%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 50%
Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%