LAW3020 : Employment Law (Inactive)
LAW3020 : Employment Law (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Mr Keith Patten
- Owning School: Newcastle Law School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
n/a
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
n/a
Aims
- To impart knowledge and develop critical awareness of the principal areas of the law of England and Wales relating to employment.
- To develop an appreciation of the distinctive institutions of English employment law.
- To compare employment rights in England and Wales with European and international standards.
- To develop an appreciation of the recent history of the reform of employment law.
Outline Of Syllabus
Structure, administration and purposes of employment law
The contract of employment
Unfair dismissal and redundancy
Discrimination
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Structure, administration and purposes of employment law
The contract of employment
Unfair dismissal and redundancy
Discrimination
Intended Skill Outcomes
Subject Specific Skills
Legal problem-solving. Ability to identify relevant issues, apply relevant concepts, principles and rules, identify evidence needed, make judgements and reach supported conclusions on the basis of sound and informed reasoning.
Ability to write and speak with care and precision in the analysis and synthesis of the law.
Ability to structure argument and analysis.
Ability to identify issues for research and to retrieve accurate and relevant legal and other sources in primary and secondary form, both in paper and digital formats.
Cognitive Skills
Analysis, identifying and ordering issues by relevance and importance.
Synthesis of materials from diverse sources.
Critical judgement, discernment between the merits or otherwise of particular arguments.
Evaluation, making a reasoned choice between competing solutions or arguments.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 60:00 | 60:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 22 | 1:00 | 22:00 | N/A |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | Pre-recorded lectures covering essay feed forward, feedback and revision/exam preparation |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 107:00 | 107:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Live online Q&A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The use of lectures as the principal method of teaching is justified by the technical nature of the subject and the need to provide initial exposition to assist students in achieving the knowledge base. Seminars focus strongly on skills outcomes and especially the problem solving skill required. Seminars also provide an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application. The private study takes the form of directed reading and study following on from lectures and lecture materials, and in preparing for seminars. It also includes self directed study for the assessed coursework which will bring together the knowledge and cognitive skills.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 135 | 1 | A | 75 | Inspera Digital Exam. Three questions from a choice of six |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 25 | 1500 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The use of an examination is made to provide an opportunity to demonstrate understanding and skills. In particular, the medium is suitable for problem solving and, further it allows candidates to demonstrate learning outcomes across a broad range of topics within the syllabus. The coursework is justified in that it enables candidates to demonstrate the outcome of research, written communication and the ability to show depth of understanding together with a range of cognitive skills.
Alternative assessment for exam: if the exam cannot take place due to public health circumstances, it will be replaced with a 24 hour take home exam.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- LAW3020's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- LAW3020's past Exam Papers
General Notes
Original Handbook text:
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