Deal with complex issues in a systematic way

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Instruction in the use of the university
Library and the QUB Online information
system are core elements of the induction
process. Coursework (in the form of essay
writing) comprises a central element of the
overall Masters learning and teaching
process thus facilitating the development of
practical research, presentational and IT
skills. Students are encouraged to attend
the many staff seminars and guest lectures
organised throughout the year which include
nationally and internationally renowned
speakers. The compulsory Legal Methods
and Skills module equips students with an
understanding of theories of research and
research methodologies. Students are
introduced to the wide range of source
material on the Internet and are guided in
the use of this material to develop skills of
critical analysis.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework (in the form of essay
writing), short papers, and class
presentations will comprise a central
element of the overall assessment
process. Assessment processes will
be aimed at assessing students
understanding of key legal concepts,
the nature of key interdisciplinary
debates, the application of legal
concepts to complex and uncertain
policy and regulatory scenarios, and
their ability to apply key socio-legal
research methodologies to the
subject matter.

Oral presentation of independent research to both a specialist
and non-specialist audience.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

critical analysis.
Coursework (in the form of essay
writing), short papers, and class
presentations will comprise a central
element of the overall assessment
process. Assessment processes will
be aimed at assessing students
understanding of key legal concepts,
the nature of key interdisciplinary
debates, the application of legal
concepts to complex and uncertain
policy and regulatory scenarios, and
their ability to apply key socio-legal
research methodologies to the
subject matter.
Critically present information and ideas in a coherent and
accurate manner.
Instruction in the use of the university
Library and the QUB Online information
system are core elements of the induction
process. Coursework (in the form of essay
writing) comprises a central element of the
overall Masters learning and teaching
process thus facilitating the development of
practical research, presentational and IT
skills. Students are encouraged to attend
the many staff seminars and guest lecturesorganised throughout the year which include
nationally and internationally renowned
speakers. The compulsory Legal Methods
and Skills module equips students with an
understanding of theories of research and
research methodologies. Students are
introduced to the wide range of source
material on the Internet and are guided in
the use of this material to develop skills of
critical analysis.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework (in the form of essay
writing), short papers, and class
presentations will comprise a central
element of the overall assessment
process. Assessment processes will
be aimed at assessing students
understanding of key legal concepts,
the nature of key interdisciplinary
debates, the application of legal
concepts to complex and uncertainpolicy and regulatory scenarios, and
their ability to apply key socio-legal
research methodologies to the
subject matter.

An ability to be self-directed and exercise initiative

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Verbal communication skills are developed
primarily through small group seminar
teaching, in particular by means of student
presentations Written communication skills
are developed through the programme
through essay writing. Written
assessments, as well as testing subject
specific skills, also inculcate the ability to
think critically and present novel solutions to
complex problems. These methods of
assessment, which require the development
of arguments based on the presentation
and/or generation of numerical and
statistical information, aid the development
of numeracy skills. The process of
independent study that underlines the entire
programme of study, coupled with guidance
and individual feedback on essays, facilitate the development of
autonomy and personal skills – in addition
to how this manifests itself at undergraduate
level, postgraduates will also be able to
exercise initiative, self-direction andpersonal responsibility. Problem-solving and
teamwork skills are developed principally
through specific problem-based seminar
exercises and projects that require
collaboration amongst groups of students.
General time-management and intellectual
skills are also developed through the above
learning and teaching methods. Use of the
internet, QUB Online information system
(including information retrieval, email
communication and document exchange)
and word-processing are fundamental
elements of the entire learning and teaching
process.

Methods of Assessment

The assessment of the majority of
key transferable skills forms an
integral part of the overall
assessment of the programme;
however the approach to assessment
varies within modules. Written
communication skills, problemsolving
and intellectual skills are
assessed directly throughout the
programme. Autonomy, teamwork
and personal skills are generally
assessed indirectly through the
medium of coursework. Verbal
communication skills are assessed
through the use of student
presentations which are a
requirement for several modules.

The independent learning skills required for workplace training
or further professional training

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Verbal communication skills are developed
primarily through small group seminar
teaching, in particular by means of student
presentations Written communication skills
are developed through the programme
through essay writing. Written
assessments, as well as testing subject
specific skills, also inculcate the ability to
think critically and present novel solutions to
complex problems. These methods of
assessment, which require the development
of arguments based on the presentation
and/or generation of numerical and
statistical information, aid the development
of numeracy skills. The process of
independent study that underlines the entire
programme of study, coupled with guidance
and individual feedback on essays, facilitate the development of
autonomy and personal skills – in addition
to how this manifests itself at undergraduate
level, postgraduates will also be able to
exercise initiative, self-direction andpersonal responsibility. Problem-solving and
teamwork skills are developed principally
through specific problem-based seminar
exercises and projects that require
collaboration amongst groups of students.
General time-management and intellectual
skills are also developed through the above
learning and teaching methods. Use of the
internet, QUB Online information system
(including information retrieval, email
communication and document exchange)
and word-processing are fundamental
elements of the entire learning and teaching
process.

Methods of Assessment

The assessment of the majority of
key transferable skills forms an
integral part of the overall
assessment of the programme;
however the approach to assessment
varies within modules. Written
communication skills, problemsolving
and intellectual skills are
assessed directly throughout the
programme. Autonomy, teamwork
and personal skills are generally
assessed indirectly through the
medium of coursework. Verbal
communication skills are assessed
through the use of student
presentations which are a
requirement for several modules.

Independent and critical thinking

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Verbal communication skills are developed
primarily through small group seminar
teaching, in particular by means of student
presentations Written communication skills
are developed through the programme
through essay writing. Written
assessments, as well as testing subject
specific skills, also inculcate the ability to
think critically and present novel solutions to
complex problems. These methods of
assessment, which require the development
of arguments based on the presentation
and/or generation of numerical and
statistical information, aid the development
of numeracy skills. The process of
independent study that underlines the entire
programme of study, coupled with guidance
and individual feedback on essays, facilitate the development of
autonomy and personal skills – in addition
to how this manifests itself at undergraduate
level, postgraduates will also be able to
exercise initiative, self-direction andpersonal responsibility. Problem-solving and
teamwork skills are developed principally
through specific problem-based seminar
exercises and projects that require
collaboration amongst groups of students.
General time-management and intellectual
skills are also developed through the above
learning and teaching methods. Use of the
internet, QUB Online information system
(including information retrieval, email
communication and document exchange)
and word-processing are fundamental
elements of the entire learning and teaching
process.

Methods of Assessment

The assessment of the majority of
key transferable skills forms an
integral part of the overall
assessment of the programme;
however the approach to assessment
varies within modules. Written
communication skills, problemsolving
and intellectual skills are
assessed directly throughout the
programme. Autonomy, teamwork
and personal skills are generally
assessed indirectly through the
medium of coursework. Verbal
communication skills are assessed
through the use of student
presentations which are a
requirement for several modules.

Decision-making skills

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Verbal communication skills are developed
primarily through small group seminar
teaching, in particular by means of student
presentations Written communication skills
are developed through the programme
through essay writing. Written
assessments, as well as testing subject
specific skills, also inculcate the ability to
think critically and present novel solutions to
complex problems. These methods of
assessment, which require the development
of arguments based on the presentation
and/or generation of numerical and
statistical information, aid the development
of numeracy skills. The process of
independent study that underlines the entire
programme of study, coupled with guidance
and individual feedback on essays, facilitate the development of
autonomy and personal skills – in addition
to how this manifests itself at undergraduate
level, postgraduates will also be able to
exercise initiative, self-direction andpersonal responsibility. Problem-solving and
teamwork skills are developed principally
through specific problem-based seminar
exercises and projects that require
collaboration amongst groups of students.
General time-management and intellectual
skills are also developed through the above
learning and teaching methods. Use of the
internet, QUB Online information system
(including information retrieval, email
communication and document exchange)
and word-processing are fundamental
elements of the entire learning and teaching
process.

Methods of Assessment

The assessment of the majority of
key transferable skills forms an
integral part of the overall
assessment of the programme;
however the approach to assessment
varies within modules. Written
communication skills, problemsolving
and intellectual skills are
assessed directly throughout the
programme. Autonomy, teamwork
and personal skills are generally
assessed indirectly through the
medium of coursework. Verbal
communication skills are assessed
through the use of student
presentations which are a
requirement for several modules.

Ability to apply existing knowledge to new situations

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Verbal communication skills are developed
primarily through small group seminar
teaching, in particular by means of student
presentations Written communication skills
are developed through the programme
through essay writing. Written
assessments, as well as testing subject
specific skills, also inculcate the ability to
think critically and present novel solutions to
complex problems. These methods of
assessment, which require the development
of arguments based on the presentation
and/or generation of numerical and
statistical information, aid the development
of numeracy skills. The process of
independent study that underlines the entire
programme of study, coupled with guidance
and individual feedback on essays, facilitate the development of
autonomy and personal skills – in addition
to how this manifests itself at undergraduate
level, postgraduates will also be able to
exercise initiative, self-direction andpersonal responsibility. Problem-solving and
teamwork skills are developed principally
through specific problem-based seminar
exercises and projects that require
collaboration amongst groups of students.
General time-management and intellectual
skills are also developed through the above
learning and teaching methods. Use of the
internet, QUB Online information system
(including information retrieval, email
communication and document exchange)
and word-processing are fundamental
elements of the entire learning and teaching
process.

Methods of Assessment

The assessment of the majority of
key transferable skills forms an
integral part of the overall
assessment of the programme;
however the approach to assessment
varies within modules. Written
communication skills, problemsolving
and intellectual skills are
assessed directly throughout the
programme. Autonomy, teamwork
and personal skills are generally
assessed indirectly through the
medium of coursework. Verbal
communication skills are assessed
through the use of student
presentations which are a
requirement for several modules.

The ability to absorb new techniques in areas such as
information technology

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Verbal communication skills are developed
primarily through small group seminar
teaching, in particular by means of student
presentations Written communication skills
are developed through the programme
through essay writing. Written
assessments, as well as testing subject
specific skills, also inculcate the ability to
think critically and present novel solutions to
complex problems. These methods of
assessment, which require the development
of arguments based on the presentation
and/or generation of numerical and
statistical information, aid the development
of numeracy skills. The process of
independent study that underlines the entire
programme of study, coupled with guidance
and individual feedback on essays, facilitate the development of
autonomy and personal skills – in addition
to how this manifests itself at undergraduate
level, postgraduates will also be able to
exercise initiative, self-direction andpersonal responsibility. Problem-solving and
teamwork skills are developed principally
through specific problem-based seminar
exercises and projects that require
collaboration amongst groups of students.
General time-management and intellectual
skills are also developed through the above
learning and teaching methods. Use of the
internet, QUB Online information system
(including information retrieval, email
communication and document exchange)
and word-processing are fundamental
elements of the entire learning and teaching
process.

Methods of Assessment

The assessment of the majority of
key transferable skills forms an
integral part of the overall
assessment of the programme;
however the approach to assessment
varies within modules. Written
communication skills, problemsolving
and intellectual skills are
assessed directly throughout the
programme. Autonomy, teamwork
and personal skills are generally
assessed indirectly through the
medium of coursework. Verbal
communication skills are assessed
through the use of student
presentations which are a
requirement for several modules.

Detailed knowledge and critical understanding of legal
principles, concepts, doctrines and features of the legal systems
of NI and England and Wales.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students' acquisition of core knowledge is
achieved primarily through independent
study supported by lectures and seminars.
Although students may attend the same
lectures as undergraduate students, they
will be taught in separate seminar groups by
the module coordinator (or other senior
member of staff) in the expectation that a
more mature and advanced calibre of
discussion will prevail. Students will follow
a separate and more advanced programme
of study for seminars.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework (essays),
examinations, class presentations
and case reports.

Detailed Knowledge and critical understanding of the sources of
law – how it is made and developed, the institutions within which
that law is administered and the personnel who practise law.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students' acquisition of core knowledge is
achieved primarily through independent
study supported by lectures and seminars.
Although students may attend the same
lectures as undergraduate students, they
will be taught in separate seminar groups by
the module coordinator (or other senior
member of staff) in the expectation that amore mature and advanced calibre of
discussion will prevail. Students will follow
a separate and more advanced programme
of study for seminars.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework (essays),
examinations, class presentations
and case reports.

The ability to demonstrate detailed knowledge and critical
understanding of a wide range of legal concepts and their
contexts.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students' acquisition of core knowledge is
achieved primarily through independent
study supported by lectures and seminars.
Although students may attend the same
lectures as undergraduate students, they
will be taught in separate seminar groups by
the module coordinator (or other senior
member of staff) in the expectation that a
more mature and advanced calibre of
discussion will prevail. Students will follow
a separate and more advanced programme
of study for seminars.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework (essays),
examinations, class presentations
and case reports.

Critical understanding of the wider legal, political, economic and
social contexts in which the law operates.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students' acquisition of core knowledge is
achieved primarily through independent
study supported by lectures and seminars.
Although students may attend the same
lectures as undergraduate students, they
will be taught in separate seminar groups by
the module coordinator (or other senior
member of staff) in the expectation that a
more mature and advanced calibre of
discussion will prevail. Students will follow
a separate and more advanced programme
of study for seminars.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework (essays),
examinations, class presentations
and case reports.

A critical awareness of current issues and problems in the legal
field.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students' acquisition of core knowledge is
achieved primarily through independent
study supported by lectures and seminars.
Although students may attend the same
lectures as undergraduate students, they
will be taught in separate seminar groups by
the module coordinator (or other senior
member of staff) in the expectation that a
more mature and advanced calibre of
discussion will prevail. Students will follow
a separate and more advanced programme of study for seminars.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework (essays),
examinations, class presentations
and case reports.

A systematic ability to evaluate critically current research and
advanced scholarship.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students' acquisition of core knowledge is
achieved primarily through independent
study supported by lectures and seminars.
Although students may attend the same
lectures as undergraduate students, they
will be taught in separate seminar groups by
the module coordinator (or other senior
member of staff) in the expectation that a
more mature and advanced calibre of
discussion will prevail. Students will follow
a separate and more advanced programme
of study for seminars.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework (essays),
examinations, class presentations
and case reports.

A systematic understanding of research and enquiry techniques
and how they are used to create and interpret knowledge in law.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students' acquisition of core knowledge is
achieved primarily through independent
study supported by lectures and seminars.
Although students may attend the same
lectures as undergraduate students, they
will be taught in separate seminar groups by
the module coordinator (or other senior
member of staff) in the expectation that a
more mature and advanced calibre of
discussion will prevail. Students will follow
a separate and more advanced programme
of study for seminars.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework (essays),
examinations, class presentations
and case reports.

An ability to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of
them; where appropriate also the ability to propose new
hypotheses.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students' acquisition of core knowledge is
achieved primarily through independent
study supported by lectures and seminars.
Although students may attend the same
lectures as undergraduate students, they
will be taught in separate seminar groups by
the module coordinator (or other senior
member of staff) in the expectation that a
more mature and advanced calibre of
discussion will prevail. Students will follow
a separate and more advanced programme
of study for seminars.

Methods of Assessment

Coursework (essays),
examinations, class presentations
and case reports.

Critical understanding of current problems in subject area

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The focus of postgraduate level teaching
and assessment is on facilitating
independent study. Groundwork is covered
in preliminary reading and small group
seminars, supported by optional lectures. .
Students build on this ground work by using
their generic legal research skills to acquire
subject specific knowledge through the use
of guided reading lists and electronic
resources such as Lexis, Westlaw and
Queens-Online.

Methods of Assessment

Each module assessment is
designed not only to test subject
specific skills taught in that module
but also to map the entrenchment of
generic legal research skills.
Assessment methods include long
essays (written coursework),
presentations, short papers. Assessment for
postgraduate modules is more
rigorous in terms of quality, rigor and
length than undergraduate
assessment.

Critically evaluate and interpret information examining its
methodological basis.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The focus of postgraduate level teaching
and assessment is on facilitating
independent study. Groundwork is covered
in preliminary reading and small group
seminars, supported by optional lectures. .
Students build on this ground work by using
their generic legal research skills to acquire
subject specific knowledge through the use
of guided reading lists and electronic
resources such as Lexis, Westlaw and
Queens-Online.

Methods of Assessment

Each module assessment is
designed not only to test subject
specific skills taught in that module
but also to map the entrenchment of
generic legal research skills.
Assessment methods include long
essays (written coursework),
presentations, short papers. Assessment for
postgraduate modules is more
rigorous in terms of quality, rigor and
length than undergraduate
assessment.

Synthesise information from extra-legal sources so as to place
subject specific information in its social, political and economic
context.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The focus of postgraduate level teaching
and assessment is on facilitating
independent study. Groundwork is covered
in preliminary reading and small group
seminars, supported by optional lectures. .
Students build on this ground work by using
their generic legal research skills to acquire
subject specific knowledge through the use
of guided reading lists and electronic
resources such as Lexis, Westlaw and
Queens-Online

Methods of Assessment

Each module assessment is
designed not only to test subject
specific skills taught in that module
but also to map the entrenchment of
generic legal research skills.
Assessment methods include long
essays (written coursework),
presentations, short papers. Assessment for
postgraduate modules is more
rigorous in terms of quality, rigor and
length than undergraduate
assessment.

Apply conceptual information to subject specific practical
problems.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The focus of postgraduate level teaching
and assessment is on facilitating
independent study. Groundwork is covered
in preliminary reading and small group
seminars, supported by optional lectures. .
Students build on this ground work by using
their generic legal research skills to acquire
subject specific knowledge through the use
of guided reading lists and electronic
resources such as Lexis, Westlaw and
Queens-Online.

Methods of Assessment

Each module assessment is
designed not only to test subject
specific skills taught in that module
but also to map the entrenchment of
generic legal research skills.
Assessment methods include long
essays (written coursework),
presentations, short papers. Assessment for
postgraduate modules is more
rigorous in terms of quality, rigor and
length than undergraduate
assessment.

Evaluate critically current research and scholarship in the
subject area.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The focus of postgraduate level teaching
and assessment is on facilitating
independent study. Groundwork is covered
in preliminary reading and small group
seminars, supported by optional lectures. .
Students build on this ground work by using
their generic legal research skills to acquire
subject specific knowledge through the use
of guided reading lists and electronic
resources such as Lexis, Westlaw and
Queens-Online.

Methods of Assessment

Each module assessment is
designed not only to test subject
specific skills taught in that module
but also to map the entrenchment of
generic legal research skills.
Assessment methods include long
essays (written coursework),
presentations, short papers. Assessment for
postgraduate modules is more
rigorous in terms of quality, rigor and
length than undergraduate
assessment.

Use argument derived from the analysis of current research to
present new hypotheses.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The focus of postgraduate level teaching
and assessment is on facilitating
independent study. Groundwork is covered
in preliminary reading and small group
seminars, supported by optional lectures. .
Students build on this ground work by using
their generic legal research skills to acquire
subject specific knowledge through the use
of guided reading lists and electronic
resources such as Lexis, Westlaw and
Queens-Online.

Methods of Assessment

Each module assessment is
designed not only to test subject
specific skills taught in that module
but also to map the entrenchment of
generic legal research skills.
Assessment methods include long
essays (written coursework),
presentations, short papers. Assessment for
postgraduate modules is more
rigorous in terms of quality, rigor and
length than undergraduate
assessment.

Be able to demonstrate the linkages between different bodies of
subject specific knowledge by recognising the presence of
underpinning legal concepts.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The focus of postgraduate level teaching
and assessment is on facilitating
independent study. Groundwork is covered
in preliminary reading and small group
seminars, supported by optional lectures. .
Students build on this ground work by using
their generic legal research skills to acquire
subject specific knowledge through the use
of guided reading lists and electronic
resources such as Lexis, Westlaw and
Queens-Online.

Methods of Assessment

Each module assessment is
designed not only to test subject
specific skills taught in that module
but also to map the entrenchment of
generic legal research skills.
Assessment methods include long
essays (written coursework),
presentations, short papers. Assessment for
postgraduate modules is more
rigorous in terms of quality, rigor and
length than undergraduate
assessment.