Foundations of Law

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2025.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU018575
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD4-Use of information
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the concept of law and its relationship with morality.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Compare and contrast alternative definitions of law.
  • 1.2
    Evaluate the moral and actual basis for law.
2

Understand the reasons and the need for law.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Analyse the reasons for law and the main problems that could develop without the effective application of law.
3

Understand the development of law and other legal rules.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain how law has developed over the centuries, e.g. Equity, Common Law and Statue Law.

4

Understand the relationship between rights, freedom and law.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Evaluate the differences between rights and freedom.
5

Understand the need for and role of philosophical contributions to the law.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Assess the role and need for reform of the law.
  • 5.2

    Explain how philosophical contributions can play an appropriate role in reform of the law