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Core Module Information
Module title: Evidence
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: LAW09122
Module leader: Peter Mullin
School The Business School
Subject area group: Law
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

Welcome to Evidence. This module will cover the rules of evidence in both the criminal and civil courts. You will learn about the rules governing the admissibility of evidence, and the ways in which evidence can be used to influence a Sheriff, Judge, or jury. This is an area of law that has changed dramatically in the last 24 months, with significant real life consequences for all of us. This area of law is topical, changeable, and of significance to the everyday lives of Scotland's citizens. You will learn about the ways in which small amounts of evidence can be used in a case to produce huge consequences for those involved, and will come to understand how the courts and juries interpret this evidence.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically evaluate the Law of Evidence throughout the range of courts operating within the Scottish legal system.

LO2: Apply knowledge creatively to complex situations in order to provide arguable solutions to problems.

LO3: Construct and present relevant argument in written form.

LO4: Undertake independent research in areas of evidence not previously studied.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Peter Mullin
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 22 Lectures will form a vital component of your learning. They will be used to explain the framework of the subject. Each lecture will be supported by a handout and suggested reading.
Face To Face Tutorial 10 Tutorials will be another important part of your studies. They will be used to help you develop your understanding of topics and your problem solving skills. You will need to prepare ahead of each tutorial and be willing to participate in class discussion.
Online Guided independent study 168 Guided independent study is another very important part of your learning. You will be need to spend time most, if not all, weeks studying independently on tasks such as digesting lecture material, extra reading and preparation for lectures and tutorials.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 40 1~2~3~4 Week 8 , WORDS= 2000 You will required to write a piece of coursework of 2,000 words, covering several areas of the module. The coursework will generally follow a scenario, where a 'real-life' complicated situation is described, which scenario/situation will contain significant evidential legal issues to be discussed. You will be asked to address the evidential issues raised in the scenario, and provide advice as to the likely consequences/outcomes in court.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 60 2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours You will sit an exam at the end of the trimester, answering several questions from a selection. The exam will be made up of questions about specific evidential principles covered in during the module, or specific cases of significance in the module, or scenarios containing a variety of evidential issues, on which you will be expected to provide advice.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Law09122-Evidence
 

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