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Module title: International Human Rights Law
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: LAW09137
Module leader: Ken Dale-Risk
School The Business School
Subject area group: Law
Prerequisites

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

Human Rights and their enforcement are taking on an increasingly important role in a world where established norms and the rule of law are threatened from many different quarters, including some which until recently would have been unthinkable. This module will consider a number of international human rights conventions, (including, for example, the ECHR and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child), their enforcement and their importance for protecting individuals from the excessive exercise of power by the state. In doing so, the role of human rights in achieving UN Sustainable Development Goals will be emphasised, notably in relation to those goals relating to global inequality, and the need for peace, justice and strong institutions. While the primary method of teaching will be by lecture, there will be a greater emphasis placed on preparation and reading prior to classes, with a view to giving you a foretaste of the style of teaching that is more common in Honours modules.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Demonstrate a critical knowledge of International Human Rights Conventions and their enforcement.

LO2: Demonstrate a critical knowledge of the reception and implementation of International Human Rights Conventions in the UK in general and Scotland in particular.

LO3: Critically evaluate arguments concerning the efficacy and enforceability of international human rights law.

LO4: Communicate effectively in writing based on independent research into important issues of international human rights law.

LO5: Use problem-solving skills and appropriate methods of information retrieval to propose solutions to legal and moral problems.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, 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: Ken Dale-Risk
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 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 Powerpoint slides and suggested reading to allow you to prepare in advance of the class.
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 170 Guided independent study This 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
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1~2~3~5 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours A centrally timetabled exam, where you will be required to answer questions on a range of International Human Rights topics.
Report 50 1~2~3~4 Week 9 , WORDS= 3000 words You will require to prepare a report considering the enforcement of a specific human rights Convention, the enforcement mechanism involved and its effectiveness.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

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