Sample Module descriptors for the BCL (Law and Society)
Dublin City University - Year 1
Module title
Introduction to Law
Module code 1
LG101
School/Faculty/Theme School of Law and Government
Module co-ordinator Dr Michael Doherty
Office number
C227
Level
1
Credit rating
5
Module aims:
The aim of this module is to enable students to develop their critical awareness of the economic, social and
political context in which law operates.
The module aims to explore the functions of law within society and how law both shapes, and is shaped by,
wider social forces.
On completion of the course, the student will be aware of the main foundations and features of both the
common law legal system and the basic principles of Irish law.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module students will be able to:
Appreciate the role of law as a social, economic, cultural and political phenomenon
Appreciate the key components of the Irish legal system, its connection with EU membership and its
interaction with the international legal system.
Appreciate the key principles of Irish law and how to locate and understand the sources of Irish law.
Identify the main ways in which law is reported and understand the roles of the people working in the legal
system.
Make judgments about the application of legal principles to factual problem situations.
Learn, through the use of assessment, legal research and writing skills.
Indicative syllabus
Introduction to the Irish Legal System & The Role of Law in Society
The Legal Profession
The Court System-Civil and Criminal Procedure and Jurisdiction
Redress, Reform and Access to Law
The Legislative Process
The Doctrine of Precedent
The Constitution- Interpretation and Rights
Introduction to European Union Law
Introduction to International Law
Assessment 2
Group project
30%
End-of-module examination
70%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
Byrne & McCutcheon, The Irish Legal System, 4th ed. (Butterworths, 2001). All students should ensure
they have access to this text.
Students should also refer regularly to legal journals and periodicals; in particular:
The Law Society Gazette
The Bar Review
Judicial Studies Institute Journal
Lecture notes, links to journal articles and websites are posted on the module’s Moodle page (DCU’s online
learning environment).
Supplementary
Hogan & Whyte, Kelly: The Irish Constitution, 4th ed. (Butterworths, 2003).
Carolan, EU Law for Irish Students (Gill & Macmillan, 2004)
Doolan, Principles of Irish Law, (Gill&Macmillan, 2003).
Higgins & Tatham, Successful Legal Writing (Thomson Sweet & Maxwell, 2006)
Knowles. & Thomas, Effective Legal Research (Thomson Sweet & Maxwell, 2006)
Bradney, Cownie, Masson, Neal, & Newell, How to Study Law 5th ed. (Thomson Sweet & Maxwell, 2005)
The following websites are good sources of information:
www.courts.ie, www.irlgov.ie, www.bailii.org, http://www.irishlaw.org/, www.europa.eu.int
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University - Year 1
LG118
Module title
Foundations of Constitutional Law
Module code 3
School/Faculty/Theme School of Law and Government Module co-ordinator
Dr Yvonne Daly
Office number
C218A
Level
1
Credit rating
5
Module aims
This module aims:
- to provide students with an understanding of the historical development and current operation of the
Constitution and the State structure;
- to familiarise students with basic concepts of constitutional law such as the separation of powers and the
rules of constitutional interpretation;
- to familiarise students with the workings of the three organs of State – legislative, executive and judicial –
as well as other entities such as the Attorney General;
- to give students the tools to critically analyse the decisions of the Irish courts on certain constitutional
issues;
- and to introduce students to the concept of constitutional rights.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
- outline the impact of the Constitution on the functioning of the State and the citizens of the State;
- appreciate the relevance of Constitutional law in legal disputes and political issues;
- understand the importance of the language used in the Constitution when subject to judicial interpretation;
- critically assess the decisions of the Irish courts on certain constitutional matters, in a broad manner;
- and, solve problems with reference to the provisions of the Constitution, case law, legislation and academic
commentary.
Indicative syllabus
Introduction to Constitutionalism – the rule of law; the functions of a constitution; comparative analysis of
constitutions
Constitutional History - The 1922 Constitution and the 1937 Constitution in context
Constitutional Interpretation – literal approach, harmonious approach, historical approach, purposive
approach, and the theory of natural law; religion as an influence on the interpretation of the Irish Constitution
The People, the Nation & the State – the concept of a nation; the independence of the State; the State as a
legal person; sovereignty; the languages of the State
The Separation of Powers Doctrine – legislature, executive, judiciary; exclusivity of roles; real-life blurring of
the lines of separation.
The Oireachtas – Article 15 and delegated legislation; composition & privileges; immunity of office; relations
between the Dáil and the Seanad
The Government and the Taoiseach – membership of the Government; functions of the Government;
appointment of the Taoiseach; responsibilities of the Taoiseach; resignation of the Taoiseach; the Tánaiste;
Ministers; executive privilege; collective responsibility; cabinet confidentiality.
The Courts and the Constitution – guardians of the Constitution; appointment of judges; administration of
justice in public; exclusive powers of the courts; exercise of a judicial function; independence of the judiciary
Findings of Unconstitutionality – impact of finding of unconstitutionality; CC v Ireland [2006] IESC 33
Amendment of the Constitution – the amendment procedure; the Referendum; informing the voters – Irish
controversy; challenging the Referendum result; halting the Referendum process; impugning an amendment;
analysis of amendments to Irish constitution
The President – electing the President; powers of the President; the Council of State; dismissing the
President; Bills referred by the President to the Supreme Court (Article 26)
External Influences on Irish Constitutional Law – the EU as a new legal order; the incorporation of the
European Convention on Human Rights; the Good Friday Agreement and the Irish Constitution
Introduction to Constitutional Rights – brief introduction to enumerated and unenumerated rights –
enumerated rights (Family, Education, Religion, Freedom of Expression and Association, Private Property)
unenumerated rights (emergence of the doctrine of unenumerated rights, bodily integrity, privacy, dignity,
right to marry)
Assessment 4
Group Project
End-of-module examination
TOTAL
30%
70%
100%
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Indicative reading list
Core
- Hogan, & Whyte, J.M. Kelly: The Irish Constitution, 4th edition, Dublin: Lexis Nexis Butterworths, 2003
- Casey, J., Constitutional Law in Ireland, 3rd edition, Dublin: Round Hall Sweet & Maxwell, 2000
- Lecture notes and links to relevant journal articles, case-law and websites will be available on the DCU
Moodle page for this module.
- Students should also regularly refer to relevant journals, such as the Irish Law Times, the Dublin University
Law Journal, and the Bar Review.
Supplementary
- Forde, Constitutional Law, 2nd edition, Dublin: Round Hall Sweet & Maxwell, 2004
- Persson and Tabellini, The economic effects of constitutions, London: MIT Press, 2003
- Ryan, Constitutional law, Dublin: Round Hall Sweet & Maxwell, 2002
- Allan, Constitutional justice : a liberal theory of the rule of law, Oxford: OUP, 2001
- Murphy and Twomey (eds.), Ireland's Evolving Constitution, 1937 -1997: Collected Essays, Oxford: Hart
Publishing, 1999
- Alexander (ed.), Constitutionalism: philosophical foundations, New York: Cambridge University Press, 1998
- Morgan, The Separation of Powers in the Irish Constitution, Dublin: Sweet and Maxwell, 1997
- Constitution Review Group (Chairman: T. K. Whitaker), Report of the Constitution Review Group, Dublin:
Constitution Review Group, 1996
- Some useful electronic resources are: Justis, WestLaw IE, FirstLaw, LexisNexis, www.bailii.org,
www.irishstatutebook.ie, www.lawreform.ie, www.courts.ie, www.echr.coe.int, www.irlgov.ie
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University - Year 1
Module title
Foundations of Contract Law
Module code 5
LG 121
School/Faculty/Theme School of Law and Government
Module co-ordinator
Dr Brenda Daly
Office number
C228
Level
1/3
Credit rating
5
Module aims
This module introduces students to the principles of contract law. The aim of the module is to provide
students with an understanding of the basic principles of contract law enshrined in both the common law and
legislation. Students will acquire an understanding of the effect of legislative intervention on the common law
principles of contract law. This module aims to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of the key
concepts, methods and techniques that underpin the study of contract law. This will allow students to use
this knowledge in order to understand, and analyse, real-world problems.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students will be able to understand the purpose and function of contract law in
society. Students will be familiar with the principles that underpin Irish contract law. They will know and
understand the fundamental rules of contract law and demonstrate a sound knowledge of relevant case law
and legislation. Students will be able to appreciate the legal framework within which agreements become
legally binding contracts.
In particular, students will be able to avoid or solve contractual disputes and problems by reference to case
law and legislation.
This module will enhance students’ legal and critical skills in the context of contract law. On successful
completion of the module, students will be able to make judgments on the application of the relevant legal
rules to hypothetical factual scenarios.
Indicative syllabus
Introduction to the Law of Contract – history of contract law; theories of contract law
Formation of agreements: offers and invitations to treat; acceptance; unilateral contracts; termination of
offers.
Essential ingredients of enforceability: intention to create legal relations; consideration, promissory estoppel
and legitimate expectation.
The substance of the contract: terms; express and implied terms; exclusion of liability and exemption
clauses.
Vitiating factors: mistake; misrepresentation; capacity; duress; undue influence.
Illegal Contracts; other void contracts; contracts in restraint of trade.
Discharge of Contractual Relations: performance; agreement; frustration; breach.
Enforcement of a contract.
Contractual remedies: damages; equitable remedies; rescission.
Contracts and third parties; agency.
Legislation (indicative): Sale of Goods Act, 1890; Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Act, 1980; EC
(Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts) Regulations, 1995; Consumer Credit Act, 1995; Consumer
Information Act, 1978.
Types of contracts (indicative): contracts for the sale of goods, contracts for the supply of services; agency
contracts, consumer credit contracts; restraint of trade contracts.
Assessment 6
Essay
30%
End-of-module examination
70%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
Enright, (2007) Principles of Contract Law. Dublin: Clarus Press.
Clark, (2004) Contract Law in Ireland. 5th ed. Dublin: Round Hall.
Friel, (2000) The Law of Contract. 2nd ed. Dublin: Round Hall.
Lecture notes, links to journal articles, case law and websites are
posted on the module’s Moodle page (DCU’s online learning environment).
Supplementary
Smith, (2005) Atiyah’s Introduction to the Law of Contract. 6th ed. Oxford: Clarendon Press.
Clark & Clarke, (2004) Contract Cases and Materials. 3rd ed. Dublin: Gill & Macmillan.
Haigh, (2001) Essential Law Texts -Contract Law in an E-Commerce Age. Dublin: Round Hall.
Keenan, (2004) Essentials of Irish Business Law. 4th ed. Dublin: Gill & Macmillan.
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Richards, (2006) Law of Contract. 7th ed. Pearson.
Poole, (2004) Contract Law. 7th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Treitel, (2003) The Law of Contract. 11th ed. London: Sweet & Maxwell.
Friel, (2000) The Law of Contract. Dublin: Thomson Round Hall
Higgins & Tatham, (2006) Successful Legal Writing. 1st ed. London: Thomson – Sweet & Maxwell
Knowles, & Thomas, (2006) Effective Legal Research. 1st ed. London: Thomson – Sweet & Maxwell.
Bradney et al. (2005) How to Study Law. 5th ed. London: Thomson – Sweet & Maxwell.
The following websites are good sources of information:
www.courts.ie
www.irlgov.ie
www.firstlaw.ie
www.westlaw.ie
www.irlii.org
www.justis.com
Journals:
Commercial Law Practitioner
The Law Society Gazette
The Bar Review
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University - Year 1
Module title
Foundations of Criminal Law
Module code 7
LG325
School/Faculty/Theme School of Law and Government Module co-ordinator Dr Yvonne Daly
Office number
C218A
Level
1/2
Credit rating
5
Module aims
This module aims:
- to acquaint students with the origins and purpose of criminal law, including an examination of ever-evolving
definition of criminal behaviour;
- to teach students the elements of a crime (actus reus, mens rea);
- to teach students the common law rules and legislation regulating the criminal law, with an appreciation of
the context in which such rules have developed;
- to equip students with sufficient knowledge to determine criminal liability, construct defences and critically
analyse the criminal law.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
- Appreciate the function of criminal law in society;
- Understand the basic principles of criminal law, and the context of their development and application;
- Understand the rules of criminal law and demonstrate knowledge of relevant case law and legislation;
- Solve realistic problems with reference to case law and legislation;
- Critique the development of Irish criminal law in relation to particular offences and defences.
Indicative syllabus
Introduction to the Criminal Justice System – origins and purpose of criminal law; evolving and changing
definitions of criminal behaviour; brief introduction to criminological theories;
Criminal Liability – burden and standard of proof; elements of a crime (actus reus, mens rea); secondary
liability, including common design.
Inchoate offences – attempt, incitement, conspiracy; defences to inchoate offences
General defences – infancy, intoxication, insanity, automatism, self-defence, provocation, duress, necessity,
entrapment, mistake, consent
Offences against the Person (Fatal) – Murder and manslaughter – critical analysis of murder rates in Ireland
Offences against the Person (Non-Fatal) – Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997: assault,
reckless endangerment, false imprisonment, syringe attacks – societal influences on development of nonfatal offences
Sexual Offences – sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, rape, rape under section 4 – critical
perspectives on sexual offences
Offences against Property – Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act, 2001: theft, robbery, burglary,
handling stolen property, criminal damage
Within this module there will also be an opportunity for students to participate in a tour of Mountjoy Prison.
Assessment 8
Group Presentation
30%
End-of-module examination
70%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
- Hanly, An Introduction to Irish Criminal Law, 2nd Edition, Dublin: Gill and Macmillan, 2006
- Charleton, McDermott and Bolger, Criminal Law, Dublin: Butterworths, 1999
- Lecture notes and links to relevant journal articles, case-law and websites will be available on the DCU
Moodle page for this module.
- Students should also regularly refer to relevant journals, such as the Irish Criminal Law Journal, the Judicial
Studies Institute Journal, and the Dublin University Law Journal
Supplementary
- Smith and Hogan, Criminal Law: Cases and Materials, 9th Edition, London: Oxford University Press, 2006
- Lacey and Wells, Reconstructing Criminal Law, 3rd Edition, Cambridge University Press, 2003
- McGreal, Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001, Dublin: Thomson/Round Hall, 2003
- Walsh, Criminal Procedure, Dublin: Thomson Round Hall, 2002
- O’Mahony (ed.), Criminal Justice in Ireland, Dublin: Institute of Public Administration, 2002
- Smith and Hogan, Criminal Law, 10th Edition, Croyden: Butterworths Tolley, 2002
- Norrie, Crime, Reason and History: A Critical Introduction to Criminal Law, 2nd Edition, Cambridge
University Press, 2001
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- O’Donnell and O’Sullivan, Crime Control in Ireland: The Politics of Intolerance, Cork University Press, 2001
- McAuley and McCutcheon, Criminal Liability, Dublin: Round Hall, 2000
- Bibbings and Nicolson, Feminist Perspectives on Criminal Law, Routledge UK, 2000
- Bacik and O’Connell (eds.), Crime and Poverty in Ireland, Dublin; Round Hall, 1998
- O’Malley, Sexual Offences: Law, Policy and Punishment, Dublin: Round Hall/Sweet and Maxwell, 1996
- O’Mahony, Criminal Chaos, Dublin: Round Hall, 1996
- Fennell, Crime and Crisis in Ireland, Cork University Press, 1993
- Law Reform Commission Consultation Papers and Reports on criminal law issues, e.g. Report on
Homicide: Murder and Involuntary Manslaughter (January 2008), Consultation Paper on Legitimate Defence
(November 2006)
- Some useful electronic resources are: Justis, WestLaw IE, FirstLaw, LexisNexis, www.bailii.org,
www.irishstatutebook.ie, www.lawreform.ie, www.courts.ie, www.echr.coe.int
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Module Descriptor
Dublin City University - Year 1
Module title
Foundations of Law and Legal Research
Module code 9 LGXXX
School/Faculty/Theme School of Law and Government
Module co-ordinator Dr Olivia Smith/Dr Michael Doherty
Office number C221/C227
Level
1
Credit rating 15
Module aims
This module aims to introduce students to important legal doctrines and enable them to understand how to
find, use and understand key legal sources.
The module aims to equip students with important skills in terms of how to undertake library-based and
empirical legal research
The module aims to acquaint students with the key concepts and philosophical foundations that underlie
legal reasoning and the function and role of law in the liberal state.
The aim is to develop analytical techniques at the beginning of the programme, which will be developed as
students progress through their degree.
Small-group seminars will enable students to develop these skills
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module students will be able to:
Know where to find, and how to utilise core legal sources in order to solve practical legal problems.
Utilise the skills required to read and absorb case law and legislation.
Use legal databases.
Undertake legal research both in terms of traditional library based research and empirical work (qualitative
and quantitative).
Understand the key concepts underlying legal reasoning.
Understand the philosophical foundations of contemporary law.
Indicative syllabus
1. Uncovering legal sources-how to use the law library.
The use of legal databases and the Internet as a tool of legal research
Legal comprehension-reading legislation and case law, preparing case notes.
Academic writing and research
2. Introduction to legal research methods
Quantitative legal research- interviewing, focus groups, case study research skills.
Quantitative legal research- compiling and analysing statistical data, introduction to STATA
The process of law reform
Understanding legal reasoning
3. The Role of Law in the Liberal State
- the social bases of law
- law as an instrument of social change
- laws as an integrative mechanism
- law, power and ideology
- Challenges to law’s liberalism
Assessment 10
Legal Comprehension Test
30%
Group Project (research methods)
40%
Essay
30%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core:
Higgins & Tatham, Successful Legal Writing (Thomson Sweet & Maxwell, 2006)
Knowles. & Thomas, Effective Legal Research (Thomson Sweet & Maxwell, 2006)
Bradney, Cownie, Masson, Neal, & Newell, How to Study Law 5th ed. (Thomson Sweet & Maxwell, 2005)
Freeman, Law and Sociology. (Oxford, 2006)
Cotterrell, The Sociology of Law: An Introduction. 2nd ed. (Oxford, 2005)
Cotterrell, Law, Culture And Society: Legal Ideas in the Mirror of Social Theory. (Ashgate, 2006)
Sarat, The Blackwell Companion to Law and Society (Blackwell, 2004)
Harris, Legal Philosophies 2n ed.
Supplementary:
Tamanaha, Law as a Means to an End: Threat to the Rule of Law (Cambridge, 2006)
Banakar & Travers, An Introduction to Law and Social Theory. (Oxford: Hart, 2002)
Banakar & Travers, Theory and Method in Socio-Legal Research. (Oxford: Hart, 2005)
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Jolliffe, Ritter, & Stevens The Online Learning Handbook: Developing and Using Web-Based Learning
(Kogan Page, 2001)
Gilbert, Researching Social Life (2001)
Hamilton, Data Analysis for Social Scientists (Duxbery, 1996)
Hamilton, Statistics With STATA (Duxbery, 2006)
Yin, Case Study Research: Design and Methods (Sage, 2003)
Patton, Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methods 3rd ed (Sage, 2002)
Mauthner, Birch, Jessop & Miller, Ethics in Qualitative Research (Sage, 2002)
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University - Year 1
Module title
Advanced Constitutional Law
Module code 11 LG XXX
School/Faculty/Theme School of Law and Government
Module co-ordinator Dr Yvonne Daly
Office number C218A
Level
1
Credit rating 5
Pre-requisite(s) 12
Foundations of Constitutional Law
Module aims
This module aims to build upon the understanding of Irish constitutional law which students will have
acquired in the Foundations of Constitutional Law module. This module examines certain matters which
have been significant and, at times, controversial in the development of Irish constitutional jurisprudence. By
examining these matters, and critically analysing the application of the Constitution thereto, students will gain
an enhanced awareness of the importance of the Constitution in our society and the far-reaching ambit of its
application.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
- outline and discuss some of the most significant elements of Irish constitutional law which have emerged in
recent times;
- identify the approach which the Irish judiciary have adopted to their role as guardians of the Constitution;
- understand and analyse the use of various judicial doctrines in the interpretation and application of the
Constitution;
- critically assess the decisions of the Irish courts on certain constitutional matters, in a broad manner;
- and, solve problems with reference to the provisions of the Constitution, case law, legislation and academic
commentary.
Indicative syllabus
Judicial activism, the Constitution and Democracy – analysis of the Irish judiciary and their impact on the
application of the Constitution; Is judicial activism itself in contravention of the Constitution?; changing
attitudes towards judicial activism.
The Family and Education – women and the Constitution; the family and the Constitution; education for
disabled persons; definition of the “child”; State interference with authority of the family; the Constitution and
divorce
Unenumerated rights and socio-economic rights – does the Irish Constitution allow for the acknowledgement
of socio-economic rights?; influence of separation of powers and judicial deference; judicial doctrines as
smoke-screens?
Religion and the Irish Constitution – impact of religion on drafting of the Constitution; impact of religion on the
interpretation of the Constitution; freedom of religion under the Constitution in 21st century Ireland
Abortion and the Constitution – comparison of US and Irish abortion laws under the respective Constitutions;
historic and cultural influences; political influences; judicial decisions
Equality – the limited constitutional protection of the right to equality; comparative equality protections in
other constitutions
Article 26 References and the decisions of the Supreme Court – an analysis of the decisions of the Supreme
Court in relation to some of the Bills referred to it by the President under Article 26; this allows for the
exploration of a range of disparate constitutional issues, e.g. the right to liberty and the right to silence (In re
the Criminal Justice Bill, 2007), the constitutional rule against retrospective laws (In re the Health
(Amendment)(No. 2) Bill, 2004 ), socio-economic rights (In re the Employment Equality Bill, 1996), the issue
of abortion (In re the Regulation of Information (Services Outside the State for Termination of Pregnancies)
Bill, 1995).
Assessment 13
Essay
30%
End-of-module examination
70%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
- Hogan & Whyte, J.M. Kelly: The Irish Constitution, 4th edition, Dublin: Lexis Nexis Butterworths, 2003
- Casey, Constitutional Law in Ireland, 3rd edition, Dublin: Round Hall Sweet & Maxwell, 2000
- Lecture notes and links to relevant journal articles, case-law and websites will be available on the DCU
Moodle page for this module.
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- Students should also regularly refer to relevant journals, such as the Irish Law Times, the Dublin University
Law Journal, and the Bar Review.
Supplementary
- Doyle, Constitutional Equality Law, Dublin: Thomson Round Hall, 2004
- Forde, Constitutional Law, 2nd edition, Dublin: Round Hall Sweet & Maxwell, 2004
- Persson and Tabellini, The Economic Effects of Constitutions, London: MIT Press, 2003
- Ryan, Constitutional Law, Dublin: Round Hall Sweet & Maxwell, 2002
- Morgan, A Judgment Too Far? Judicial Activism and the Constitution, Undercurrents Series, CUP, 2001
- Allan, Constitutional Justice: A Liberal Theory of the Rule of Law, Oxford: OUP, 2001
- Murphy and Twomey (eds.), Ireland's Evolving Constitution, 1937 -1997: Collected Essays, Oxford: Hart
Publishing, 1999
- Alexander (ed.), Constitutionalism: Philosophical Foundations, New York: Cambridge University Press,
1998
- Morgan, The Separation of Powers in the Irish Constitution, Dublin: Sweet and Maxwell, 1997
- Constitution Review Group (Chairman: T. K. Whitaker), Report of the Constitution Review Group, Dublin:
Constitution Review Group, 1996
- Some useful electronic resources are: Justis, WestLaw IE, FirstLaw, LexisNexis, www.bailii.org,
www.irishstatutebook.ie, www.lawreform.ie, www.courts.ie, www.echr.coe.int, www.irlgov.ie
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University - Year 1
Advanced Contract Law
Module title
Module code 14
LGXXX
School/Faculty/Theme School of Law and Government
Module co-ordinator
Dr Brenda Daly
Office number
C228
Level
1
Credit rating
5
Pre-requisite(s) 15
Foundations of Contract Law
Co-requisite(s) 16
Module aims
The purpose of this module is to provide students with a broader vision of the conceptual design of Contract
Law. This module aims to develop students’ ability to critically assess the social, economic and political
contexts that impact upon the development and operation of contract law.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will have a comprehension of the various theoretical
approaches that are of influence in Contract Law.
Students will develop the requisite analytical and critical thinking skills.
Students will be able to expound and criticise important ideas and schools of thought, and will develop an
ability to articulate and justify a coherent and considered argument on those issues which are pertinent in the
relationship between contract and the law.
Students will develop their own views on important general issues relating to legal theory and its impact upon
contract law.
On successful completion of this module, students will have the ability to find, analyse and apply relevant
materials; ability to produce succinct, cogent written and oral arguments.
Indicative syllabus
Consideration of the philosophical, social and economic influences and perspectives as an aid to
understanding the basis of contracts
Theoretical approaches to contract law – economic, liberal and relational theories
Contemporary critiques of contract
Feminist perspectives on contract law
Consumerism and its influence on contract law
The evolution of the internet: the implications and impact for contract law
Assessment 17
Essay
50%
End-of-module examination
50%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
Kimel. (2005) From Promise to Contract -Towards a Liberal Theory of Contract. Oxford: Hart Publishing.
Macneil, & Campbell, (2001) The Relational Theory of Contract: Selected Works of Ian Macneil. London:
Sweet & Maxwell.
Mulcahy, & Wheeler, (2005) Feminist Perspectives on Contract. London: Cavendish Publishing.
Mulcahy, & Tillotson, (2004) Contract Law in Perspective. Routledge-Cavendish.
Stone, (2005) The Modern Law of Contract. London: Routledge-Cavendish.
Lecture notes, links to journal articles, case law and websites are
posted on the module’s Moodle page (DCU’s online learning environment).
Supplementary
Atiyah & Selim, (1979) The Rise and Fall of Freedom of Contract. Oxford : Clarendon.
Collins, (2003) The Law of Contract. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Smith, (2005) Atiyah’s Introduction to the Law of Contract. 6th ed. Oxford: Clarendon Press.
Higgins & Tatham, (2006) Successful Legal Writing. 1st ed. London: Thomson – Sweet & Maxwell
Knowles & Thomas, (2006) Effective Legal Research. 1st ed. London: Thomson – Sweet & Maxwell.
Bradney, et al. (2005) How to Study Law. 5th ed. London: Thomson – Sweet & Maxwell.
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The following websites are good sources of information:
www.courts.ie
www.irlgov.ie
www.firstlaw.ie
www.westlaw.ie
www.irlii.org
www.justis.com
Journals:
Bar Review
Commercial Law Practitioner
Law Quarterly Review
Law Society Gazette
Modern Law Review
Oxford Journal of Legal Studies
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University - Year 1
Module title
Advanced Criminal Law
Module code 18
LG XXX
School/Faculty/Theme School of Law and Government
Module co-ordinator
Dr Yvonne Daly
Office number
C218A
Level
1
Credit rating
5
Pre-requisite(s) 19
Foundations of Criminal Law
Co-requisite(s) 20
None
Module aims
This module aims:
- to build upon the understanding of the criminal law and the criminal justice system which students will have
acquired in the Foundations of Criminal Law module;
- to teach students about the theories of crime and punishment, as well as theories which focus on the
development of the criminal justice system;
- to provide a deeper analysis of the development of particular criminal offences and the methods of
addressing such offences, through the study of case-law and legislation, as well as the application of
criminological theories;
- to teach students about the punishments available for criminal offences and the changing emphasis on
such punishments which has occurred from time to time, again with reference to case-law and legislation, as
well as societal influences and theory.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
-show an advanced level of understanding of the basis of criminal liability, selected offences and selected
defences to criminal charges
- understand and discuss confidently the main criminological and criminal justice theories;
- account for many of the changes in the criminalisation and punishment of certain activities in Ireland (and
other jurisdictions);
- apply criminological and criminal justice theories to the development of the Irish criminal justice system,
with reference to relevant case-law, legislation and societal influences;
- and, apply case-law and legislation, as well as theory, to criminal law problems.
Indicative time allowances 21
Hours
Lectures 22
24
Tutorials
Laboratories
Seminars
Independent learning time
51
TOTAL
75
Indicative syllabus
Criminological and Criminal Justice Theories:
– Feminist criminology, Radical and Critical criminology, Environmental criminology, Packer’s Crime Control
and Due Process models, Criminal Justice as Politics, Late-modern theories of criminal justice
(managerialism/privatisation/control).
Societal reaction to crime, crime and the media, politics and crime.
Advanced mens rea and actus reus : A deeper look at the basis of criminal liability than that carried out in
Foundations of Criminal Law, including discussion of modern –day issues such as the criminalisation of
transmitting sexually transmitted diseases: intention, recklessness, negligence
Advanced Defences:
-Focus on the defence of Provocation, including Battered Wives Syndrine
-Focus on the defence of Self-Defence, including the defeince of the home
Advanced Offences:
-Sexual Offences: crisis in relation to statutory rape: CC v Ireland, Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences) Act,
2006, Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences) Amendment Act, 2007
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refer to the School/Faculty/Theme, the first digit refers to the level and the subsequent digits are unique to the module.
19
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20
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21
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assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and estimated private learning time.
22
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-Terrorism and the response of the criminal law – an analysis of modern-day criminal law responses to the
increased threat of terrorism both in this jurisdiction and others.
-Murder and Manslaughter: advanced analysis of the need for change in this area and related issues such as
gun and knife crime
Development of Irish criminal justice system and criminal law:
– criminalisation and de-criminalisation of certain offences (homosexuality, contraception, syringe offences,
rape as a gendered offence);
– changes in trial and punishment (victim impact statements, juvenile justice, compensation orders);
– moves away from reliance on criminal law (e.g. Criminal Assets Bureau, ASBOs).
Within this module there will also be an opportunity for students to participate in a tour of Mountjoy Prison.
Assessment 23
Essay
30%
End-of-module examination
70%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
- Maguire, Morgan and Reiner (eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Criminology, 4th edition, Oxford: OUP 2007
- O’Mahony (ed.), Criminal Justice in Ireland, Dublin: Institute of Public Administration, 2002
- Walsh, Criminal Procedure, Dublin: Thomson Round Hall, 2002
- Charleton, McDermott and Bolger, Criminal Law, Dublin: Butterworths, 1999
- Lecture notes and links to relevant journal articles, case-law and websites will be available on the DCU
Moodle page for this module.
- Students should also regularly refer to relevant journals, such as the Irish Criminal Law Journal, the Judicial
Studies Institute Journal, and the British Journal of Criminology.
Supplementary
Smith and Hogan, Criminal Law: Cases and Materials, 9th ed. London: Oxford University Press, 2006
- Lanier, The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Criminology and Criminal Justice, Aldershot: Ashgate, 2006
- Nicola and Wells, Reconstructing Criminal Law, 3rd Edition, Cambridge University Press, 2003
- O’Donnell and O’Sullivan, Crime Control in Ireland: The Politics of Intolerance, Cork University Press, 2001
- Garland, The Culture of Control :Crime and Social Order in Contemporary Society, Oxford: OUP, 2001
- Pavlich, Critique and Radical Discourses on Crime, Aldershot: Ashgate Dartmouth, 2000
- Bibbings and Nicolson, Feminist Perspectives on Criminal Law, Routledge UK, 2000
- Bacik and O’Connell (eds.), Crime and Poverty in Ireland, Dublin; Round Hall, 1998
- Nicola and Wells, Reconstructing Criminal Law, 2nd Edition, Butterworths UK, 1998
- Daly and Maher (eds.), Criminology at the Crossroads : Feminist Readings in Crime and Justice, Oxford:
Oxford University Press, 1998
- O’Mahony, Criminal Chaos, Dublin: Round Hall, 1996
- Fennell, Crime and Crisis in Ireland, Cork University Press, 1993
- Packer, The Limits of the Criminal Sanction, Stanford: Stanford University Press, 1967
- Some useful electronic resources are: Justis, WestLaw IE, FirstLaw, LexisNexis, www.bailii.org,
www.irishstatutebook.ie, www.lawreform.ie, www.courts.ie, www.echr.coe.int
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University - Year 1
Module title
Moot Court
Module code 24
LG124
School/Faculty/Theme School of Law and Government
Module co-ordinator Dr Yvonne Daly
Office number
C218A
Level
1
Credit rating
5
Pre-requisite(s) 25
Co-requisite(s) 26
Module aims
This module aims to give students an understanding of the law in action in the courts, by providing them with
the opportunity to represent the parties to a hypothetical case, to prepare written arguments and to deliver
those arguments by way of oral presentation to a Moot Court.
By requiring active research, preparation of written memorials and presentation of oral submissions, the
Moot Court programme develops students’ ability to construct cogent legal arguments and improves
advocacy skills.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module students will
- understand how legal arguments are constructed based on legal materials (statute law, case law, the
Constitution);
- understand how memorials of written arguments are drafted;
- understand how oral submissions are properly made to the court.
- have a deeper insight into some of their substantive law subjects as the hypothetical case examined will
reflect issues addressed in other law courses;
- appreciate the reality of the law in action;
- have a greater understanding of the importance of diligent legal research;
- and, be confident in presenting and defending legal arguments by way of oral presentation.
Indicative syllabus
Introduction - What is a Moot Court? Why participate in a Moot Court? Benefits of Mooting; outline of
research materials (statute law, case law, Constitution, ECHR, EU law)
Mini-Moot – Students will take part in a practice moot on an area of law distinct from the main moot topic, but
related to other substantive law subjects which they are studying; no written memorials required; group
research and oral presentation and defence of legal arguments
Main Moot - Introduction to the issues raised in the Main Moot – these issues will be drawn from other
substantive law subjects being studied by the students; group research, preparation of memorial and oral
presentation; information on creating a memorial; correct written citation; structuring a memorial; information
on presenting oral submissions to the court; correct form of address; useful phrases; practice sessions will
be held.
Main Moot Presentations - Students present oral submissions to the court.
Assessment 27
Memorial (group mark)
20%
Moot Court presentation (individual mark)
80%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
- Primary legal materials which will vary from year to year, dependant on the issues raised in the Moot Court
problem
- Lecture notes and links to relevant journal articles, case-law and websites will be available on the DCU
Moodle page for this module.
Supplementary
- Dependant on issues raised in Moot Court problem
- O’Malley, Sources of Law, Dublin: The Round Hall Press, 1993
- Snape, How to Moot: A Student Guide to Mooting, Oxford University Press, 2004
- Some useful electronic resources are: Justis, WestLaw IE, FirstLaw, LexisNexis, www.bailii.org,
www.irishstatutebook.ie, www.lawreform.ie, www.courts.ie, www.echr.coe.int
24
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refer to the School/Faculty/Theme, the first digit refers to the level and the subsequent digits are unique to the module.
25
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26
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27
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University - Year 1
Family, Law and Society
LGXXX
School of Law and Government
Dr Adam McAuley
C223
1
Credit rating
Module title
Module code 28
School/Faculty/Theme
Module co-ordinator
Office number
Level
5
Module aims
The aim of this module is to enable the student to evaluate the existing legal regulation of familial
relationships. The module aims to provide students with the skills to assess the relevance of the existing
legal regulation to the different types of familial relations in Irish society.
The module aims to provide students with a knowledge and critical appreciation of, the substantive rules of
the subject area in this complex and evolving area of law.
The module aims to enhance students’ legal and critical skills of family law.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
Understand the regulation of familial relationships
Research and write a legal essay on a family law topic
Consider how to reform Irish family law in order to regulate all familial relationships in Irish society
Access and evaluate complex primary sources of law relating to family law in Irish society
Make judgements on the application of the legal rules to hypothetical factual scenarios
Appreciate how this module relates to other modules such as the Foundations of Constitutional Law
Indicative time allowances 29
Indicative syllabus
Legal regulation of familial relationships of adults: Marriage, same sex unions and cohabitation
Legal regulation of familial relationship between child and his or her “parents”: Marital child, non-marital child,
adopted child, child born through donated gamete(s) or embryo, and step-child
Legal regulation of familial relationship between adult with intellectual disability and family members
Marriage: Nullity, Separation Agreements, Judicial Separation and Divorce
Maintenance of dependant child, spouse or cohabitee
Domestic Violence
Child Abduction
State’s responsibility to protect children and adults with intellectual disabilities from familial abuse or neglect
International, Comparative and European Union family law
A study on the evolution of one designated area of family law in its social and economic context i.e. Judicial
separation, domestic violence, cohabitation etc. This area will change on an annual basis
Assessment 30
Essay
30%
End-of-module examination
70%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
Nestor, (2007) An Introduction to Irish Family Law. 3rd ed. Dublin: Gill and Macmillan
Law Society of Ireland (2003) Family Law. 2nd ed. Oxford University Press
Shatter, (1997) Family Law. 4th ed. Tottel Publishing
Freeman, (2007) Understanding Family Law. London: Sweet and Maxwell
Shannon, Family Law Practitioner(Looseleaf). Dublin: Thomson Round Hall
Lecture notes, links to journal articles, case law and websites are
posted on the module’s Moodle page (DCU’s online learning environment).
Supplementary
Barlow et al. (2005) Cohabitation, Marriage and the Law: Social Change and Legal Reform in the 21st
Century. Hart Publishing
Herring (ed), (2001) Family Law: Issues, Debates, Policy. Willan Publishing
Higgins, & Tatham, (2006) Successful Legal Writing. 1st ed. London: Thomson – Sweet & Maxwell
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refer to the School/Faculty/Theme, the first digit refers to the level and the subsequent digits are unique to the module.
29
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assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and estimated private learning time.
30
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Knowles, & Thomas, (2006) Effective Legal Research. 1st ed. London: Thomson – Sweet & Maxwell.
Bradney, Cownie, Masson, Neal & Newell, (2005) How to Study Law. 5th ed. London: Thomson – Sweet &
Maxwell.
The following websites are good sources of information:
www.courts.ie, www.irlgov.ie,www.firstlaw.ie, www.westlaw.ie, www.irlii.org, www.justis.com
Journals:
Irish Journal of Family Law
Child and Family Law Quarterly
International Journal of Law, Policy and the Family
International Survey of Family Law
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University - Year 2/3
Foundation Torts
LG216
School of Law and Government
Dr Michael Doherty
C227
2/3
5
Module title
Module code 31
School/Faculty/Theme
Module co-ordinator
Office number
Level
Credit rating
Module aims
This module introduces the key concepts and methods of tort law and provides examples and explanations
of the key procedural steps in the life of a tort case.
The aim of the module is to acquaint students with the role of the law of torts as means of either
apportioning blame or compensating for loss and/or injury.
The module will provide students with an understanding of the basic principles of torts as laid down in
the common law rules and in legislation.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this modules students will be able to:
Appreciate the function of the law of torts and understand the principles that underpin this area of Irish
law.
Appreciate the differences between tortious wrongs and other legal wrongs
Explain and understand specific torts and solve problems by reference to both case law and legislation.
Indicative syllabus
Part I Overview of the Law of Torts
Function and role of torts, differences with other areas of law
Negligence-Duty of Care, Standard of Care, Remoteness, Causation, Affirmative duties, Omissions
Part II Procedure
- Taking a case in Tort
- Vicarious Liability
- Defenses
- Remedies
- Part III Specific Torts
- Business & Economic Torts- Economic Loss, Liability for Defective Products
- Torts Affecting Land- Occupiers’ Liability, Nuisance and the Rule in Rylands v Fletcher
- Torts Affecting Reputation- Defamation
- Torts & Bodily Integrity- Nervous Shock
Assessment 32
Group project
30%
End-of-module examination
70%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
McMahon & Binchy, Irish Law of Torts, 3rd ed. (Butterworths, 2000)
McMahon and Binchy, Case book on the Irish Law of Torts 3rd ed. (Tottel, 2005)
Quill, Torts in Ireland, 2nd ed. (Gill and Macmillan, 2004)
Students should also refer regularly to legal journal and periodicals; in particular:
Quarterly Review of Tort Law
Irish Law Times
Judicial Studies Institute Journal
Lecture notes, links to journal articles and websites are posted on the module’s Moodle page (DCU’s online
learning environment).
Supplementary
Byrne and Binchy, Annual Review of Irish Law (published since 1987, Round Hall)
Murphy, Street on Torts, 12th ed. (Oxford, 2007)
Healy, Principles of Irish Torts (Clarus, 2006)
Quinlivan & Connolly, Tort - Cases & Materials, (Round Hall, 2006)
The following websites are good sources of information:www.bailii.org, http://www.irishlaw.org/
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refer to the School/Faculty/Theme, the first digit refers to the level and the subsequent digits are unique to the module.
32
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University – Year 2/3
Foundations of EU Law
LG318
School of Law and Government
Dr Michael Doherty
C227
2/3
5
Module title
Module code 33
School/Faculty/Theme
Module co-ordinator
Office number
Level
Credit rating
Module aims
The module aims to acquaint students with the objectives and functions of the EU, with its historical
and future development, and teach students about the manner in which the objectives of the EU are
pursued.
Students will also learn about the nature of rights conferred by the Treaties of the European Union.
The module explores the tension between the various economic, political, social and cultural facets of
EU law
Learning outcomes
At the end of this modules students will be able to:
Appreciate the history and development of European integration, and know and understand the constitutional
basis of the EU, the function of each EU institutional body and the law making process.
Understand the impact of EU law on national legal systems and how the systems of EU and national law
interact.
Appreciate the social, economic and political perspectives that underlie developments in EU law.
Indicative syllabus
Part I Constitutional and Institutional Law
- European Integration-Constitutionalism, Sovereignty and Federalism
- Sources and Nature of European Union Law-EU Legislation & The Supremacy of EU Law
- EU Institutions
- Law Making in the EU-Competence, Subsidiarity and Proportionality
- General Principles of EU Law-Fundamantal Rights
- Sovereignty and Federalism-The Effect of EU Law
- Judicial Relations in the EU-Article 234
Part II Administrative Law
- Accountability in the EU
Part III Social & Economic Law
- Law, Policy and Socio-economic Governance
- Free Movement of Persons
- Free Movement of Goods
- Free Movement of Services
Indicative reading list
Core
Shaw, Hunt & Wallace, Economic and Social Law of the European Union (Macmillan, 2007)
Craig & de Burca, EU Law: Text, Cases and Materials, 4th ed (Oxford, 2007)
Chalmers, Hadjiemmanuil, Monti & Tomkins, European Union Law, (Cambridge, 2006)
Ward, A Critical Introduction to EU Law 2nd ed (Cambridge, 2003)
Students should also refer regularly to legal journal and periodicals; in particular:
The Common Market Law Review
European Law Journal
European Law Review
Lecture notes, links to journal articles and websites are posted on the module’s Moodle page (DCU’s online
learning environment).
Supplementary
Smismans, Law, Legitimacy and European Governance (Oxford, 2004)
Hartley, European Union Law in a Global Context, (Cambridge, 2004)
Weatherill, Cases and materials on EU law, 8th ed (Oxford, 2007)
Barnard, The Substantive Law of the EU: The Four Freedoms 2nd ed (Oxford, 2007)
Steiner, Woods, & Twigg-Flesner, EU Law, 9th ed (Oxford, 2006)
The following websites are good sources of information:
www.europa.eu
http://eur-lex.europa.eu
http://curia.europa.eu
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refer to the School/Faculty/Theme, the first digit refers to the level and the subsequent digits are unique to the module.
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University – Year 2
Module title
Law, Inequality and Social Exclusion
Module code 34
LGXXX
School/Faculty/Theme School of Law and Government
Module co-ordinator Dr Olivia Smith
Office number
C 221
Level
2
Credit rating
5
Module aims
This module critically assesses the themes of disenfranchisement and exclusion across Irish and the wider
global society. It investigates the role of law in addressing and/or perpetuating the phenomenon of social
exclusion and inequality using case-studies from across an array of legal subjects. It will also draw on
comparative and international law perspectives.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to appreciate the causes and consequences of the phenomenon of social exclusion
Students will be able to critically evaluate the role of law in responding to and, in some cases, perpetuating
this phenomenon
Students will obtain insight into the work of non-governmental organisations and other agencies working in
this area – guest lecturers will provide practical insights for students in this regard.
Students will appreciate the importance of advocacy and research in the push for law reform and change.
Indicative syllabus
Introduction: The Causes and Consequences of Social Exclusion and Inequality: Measuring Exclusion and
Inequality, Globally and Locally
Responses of the Liberal State: The Law and Ideology of the Welfare State
Changing Paradigms – The Role and Limitations of Social and Economic Rights
Access to Justice: Public Interest Litigation and Advocacy
Case Study 1: Access to Housing and Traveller Accommodation
Case Study 2: Asylum Law and Policy
Case Study 2: Education Rights and Vulnerable Children
Indicative Reading List
Core
Whyte, Social Inclusion and the Legal System Public Interest Law in Ireland (Dublin: IPA, 2002)
Cousins, Social Welfare Law (Dublin: Roundhall, 2002)
Students will be referred to legal journals, periodicals and research reports throughout the module.
Lecture material will be placed on the module page on Moodle (DCU’s on line learning environment)
Supplementary
O’Mahony, Educational Rights in Irish Law (Dublin: Roundhall Thomson, 2006)
Ryan and Cubie, Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Law in Ireland (Dublin: Roundhall, 2004)
Binchy and Sarkin (eds.) Human Rights, the Citizen and the State (Dublin: Roundhall, 2001)
Francioni (ed.), Access to Justice as a Human Right (Oxford: OUP, 2007)
Armstrong, Governing Social Inclusion: The Law and Politics of EU Co-ordination (Oxford: Oxford University
Press, 2009)
Assessment 35
Essay
50%
End-of-module examination
50%
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refer to the School/Faculty/Theme, the first digit refers to the level and the subsequent digits are unique to the module.
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University – Year 2
Advanced Torts
School of Law and Government
Dr Michael Doherty
2
Foundation Torts LG216
LGXXX
Module title
Module code 36
School/Faculty/Theme
Module co-ordinator
Office number
C227
Level
Credit rating
5
Pre-requisite(s) 37
Module aims
This module builds on Foundation Torts (LG216) by exploring further the function and role of the law of torts
in contemporary society
The module will examine in depth the public policy considerations that underlie the law of torts, in particular
the requirement for torts law to balance the freedom to take action with the social need for the containment
of risks.
The module will provide students with enhanced understanding of the principles of torts as laid down in the
common law rules and in legislation.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module students will be able to:
Appreciate the different policy considerations that underpin rules governing the law of torts
Evaluate and contrast different critical perspectives on the law of torts
Explain and understand specific torts and solve problems by reference to both case law and legislation.
Indicative syllabus
Part I Overview of the Law of Torts
- Critical perspectives on Torts (Economic, Feminist, Social Justice)
Part II Procedure
- Damages
Part III Specific Torts
- Business & Economic Torts- Employer’s Liability, Professional Negligence I, Passing Off, Interference with
Business Relations
- Torts Affecting Land- Defective Premises, Trespass to Land
- Torts Affecting Reputation- Privacy, Deceit and Injurious Falsehood
- Torts & Bodily Integrity- Trespass to the Person, Professional Negligence II (Medical Negligence)
- Public Authorities & Statutory Duties- Liability of Public Authorities, Breach of Statutory Duties
Assessment 38
Essay
50%
End-of-module examination
50%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative Reading List
Core
McMahon & Binchy, Irish Law of Torts, 3rd ed. (Butterworths, 2000)
McMahon and Binchy, Case book on the Irish Law of Torts 3rd ed. (Tottel, 2005)
Quill, Torts in Ireland, 2nd ed. (Gill and Macmillan, 2004)
Students should also refer regularly to legal journal and periodicals; in particular:
Quarterly Review of Tort Law
Irish Law Times
Judicial Studies Institute Journal
Lecture notes, links to journal articles and websites are posted on the module’s Moodle page (DCU’s online
learning environment).
Supplementary
Bottemley, Feminist Perspectives on the Foundational Subjects of Law(Taylor & Francis, 2004)
Stevens, Torts and Rights (Oxford, 2007)
Galligan et al, Tort Law: Cases, Perspectives, and Problems 4th ed (LexisNexis, 2007)
Byrne and Binchy, Annual Review of Irish Law (published since 1987, Round Hall)
Murphy, Street on Torts, 12th ed. (Oxford, 2007)
Healy, Principles of Irish Torts (Clarus, 2006)
Quinlivan & Connolly, Tort - Cases & Materials, (Round Hall, 2006)
The following websites are good sources of information:
www.bailii.org, http://www.irishlaw.org/
36
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refer to the School/Faculty/Theme, the first digit refers to the level and the subsequent digits are unique to the module.
37
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38
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University – Year 1
Advanced EU Law
LGXXX
School of Law and Government
Dr Michael Doherty
C227
1
5
Foundations of EU Law LG318
Module title
Module code 39
School/Faculty/Theme
Module co-ordinator
Office number
Level
Credit rating
Pre-requisite(s) 40
Module aims
This module builds on Foundations of EU Law (LG318) by exploring further constitutional, administrative,
social and economic aspects of EU law and policy.
The module aims to reflect critically on the nature of EU law and the place of Europe within current
debates about globalisation and the 'new world order'.
The module aims to discuss critically ‘newer’ areas of EU competence such as the Area of Freedom,
Security and Justice and ‘new’ forms of law-making in the EU.
The module analyses further the various social, economic and political underpinnings of EU law, focusing
particularly on issues of citizenship and identity
The module introduces and analyses the role of the EU in regard to competition law and policy
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module students will be able to:
Reflect critically on the reach and impact of EU law on issues of sovereignty, identity, and fundamental
rights.
Critically assess the possible future development of the EU in areas such as foreign policy, defence, and
justice and home affairs.
Appreciate the social, economic and political perspectives that underlie developments in EU law.
Appreciate the detailed requirements of EU competition law and will be aware of the dynamic nature of
changing developments in this area.
Indicative syllabus
Part I Constitutional and Institutional Law
- New Forms of Governance- From Hard to Soft Law
Part II Administrative Law
Enforcement of EU Law
Judicial Review in the EU
The Area of Freedom, Security and Justice
Part III Social & Economic Law
Discrimination Law in the EU
EU Citizenship
Fortress Europe- Non-EU Nationals
Part IV Competition Law & Policy
EC Competition Law-Functions & Enforcement
Anti-Competitive Practices
Abuse of a Dominant Position
State Aids & Public Goods
Mergers
Assessment
Essay
50%
End-of-module examination
50%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
Shaw, Hunt & Wallace, Economic and Social Law of the European Union (Macmillan, 2007)
Whish, Competition Law, 6th ed. (LexisNexis, 2008)
Craig & de Burca, EU Law: Text, Cases and Materials, 4th ed (Oxford, 2007)
Chalmers, Hadjiemmanuil, Monti & Tomkins, European Union Law, (Cambridge, 2006)
Ward, A Critical Introduction to EU Law 2nd ed (Cambridge, 2003)
Students should also refer regularly to legal journal and periodicals; in particular:
39
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refer to the School/Faculty/Theme, the first digit refers to the level and the subsequent digits are unique to the module.
40
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The Common Market Law Review
European Law Journal
European Law Review
Journal of Competition Law and Economics
Lecture notes, links to journal articles and websites are posted on the module’s Moodle page (DCU’s online
learning environment).
Supplementary
Smismans, Law, Legitimacy and European Governance (Oxford, 2004)
Peers, EU Justice and Home Affairs Law, (Oxford, 2008)
Hartley, European Union Law in a Global Context, (Cambridge, 2004)
Weatherill, Cases and materials on EU law, 8th ed (Oxford, 2007)
Roth, Bellamy & Child, European Community Law of Competition 6th ed (Oxford, 2008)
Barnard, The Substantive Law of the EU: The Four Freedoms 2nd ed (Oxford, 2007)
Freedland, Craig, Jacqueson & Kountouris, Public Employment Services and European Law (Oxford,
2007)
Steiner, Woods, & Twigg-Flesner, EU Law, 9th ed (Oxford, 2006)
The following websites are good sources of information:
www.europa.eu
http://eur-lex.europa.eu
http://curia.europa.eu
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University – Year 3
Module title
Law and Body Politics
Module code 41
LGXXX
School/Faculty/Theme School of Law and Government
Module co-ordinator Dr Olivia Smith
Office number
C221
Level
3
Credit rating
5
Module aims
This module aims to
Develop students’ critical awareness of the role of law in the highly contested area of the body, such as
pornography, prostitution, and disability.
To encourage students to evaluate and critique a diverse body of theoretical and critical literature on these
topics.
To provide students with an appreciation of the difficulties faced by law in regulating these areas.
Learning outcomes
Students should be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the law’s role in constructing the body.
Understand and evaluate the law and policy in light of various political and theoretical approaches to these
contentious issues.
Research, present and defend a position on the effectiveness of specific laws in this area, the desirability of
reform and the competing arguments with respect to reform.
Indicative syllabus
Introduction 1: Researching Ethical and Sensitive Issues in the Social Sciences
Introduction 2: The representation of the body in law
Gendered Classifications of the body in law
Pornography
Prostitution
Sex Trafficking and Sex Tourism
Honour Crimes
Disability and the Impaired Body
Assessment
Essay
80%
Class Presentation
20%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
Bridgeman and Millns, (eds.) Law and Body Politics: Regulating the Female Body (Darthmouth, 1995)
McGlynn, Rackley, and Westmarland (eds.) Positions on the Politics of Porn. A debate on government plans
to criminalise the possession of extreme pornography (Durham: Durham University, 2007)
Dines, Jensen and Russ (eds.) Pornography: The Production and Consumption of Inequality (London:
Routledge, 1988)
Supplementary
Gangoli and Westmorland (eds.) International Approaches to Prostitution Law and Policy in Europe and Asia
(2006: The Policy Press)
Wendell, The Rejected Body: Feminist Philosophical Reflections on Disability (Routledge, 2006)
Whittle and Stryker, The Transgender Studies Reader (Taylor Francis, 2006)
Tucker, Women, Family and Gender in Islamic Law (Cambridge University Press, 2008)
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Module title
Module code 42
School/Faculty/Theme
Module co-ordinator
Office number
Level
Credit rating
Module aims
Module descriptor
Dublin City University – Year 2
Work, Employment and Society
LGXXX
School of Law and Government
Dr Michael Doherty
C227
2
5
This module takes a legal and sociological approach to exploring the regulation of contemporary working life
in Europe.
The module examines the changing nature of contemporary work organisation and legal and policy
responses by the EU and national states.
The module assesses critically how laws and policies at EU and Member State level have protected workers’
collective and individual rights by looking at a range of hard and soft law instruments that govern
relationships between workers, employers, the state and the EU.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this modules students will be able to:
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the ways in which contemporary working life in EU Member
States is regulated.
Critically asses the theoretical and policy underpinnings of the regulation of working life in the EU.
Compare and contrast different models of employment regulation.
Indicative syllabus
Part I- The Changing World of Work
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Work & Contemporary Life-From the Assembly Line to the Knowledge Economy
The Regulation of Work & Welfare in Europe-Models of Employment Relations
Part II-Work, Employment & Society- The Collective Dimension
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EU Social Policy- Evolution and Development
Social Dialogue- EU Law & Policy
Social Partnership & Competitive Corporatism: Examples from EU Member States
Employee Rights on Restructuring Enterprises- Transfer of Undertakings, Collective Redundancies and
Employer Insolvency
Employee Involvement at the Workplace- Information & Consultation Rights, & Partnership at Work
Freedom of Association & Collective Bargaining- Rights under International and EU Law; Examples from
EU Member States
Part III- Work, Employment & Society- The Individual Dimension
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Family Friendly Working- Pregnancy and Parental Rights
Atypical Work- Part-time, Fixed-Term and Agency Work
The Welfare State- Social Security & Pension Rights
Assessment 43
Essay
80%
Class Presentation
20%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
Barnard, EC Employment Law 3rd ed (Oxford, 2006)
Chalmers, Hadjiemmanuil, Monti & Tomkins, European Union Law, (Cambridge, 2006)
Students should also refer regularly to legal journals and periodicals; in particular:
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Work, Employment & Society
Industrial Law Journal
Industrial Relations Journal
European Journal of Industrial Relations
Lecture notes, links to journal articles and websites are posted on the module’s Moodle page (DCU’s online
learning environment).
Supplementary
Crouch, Industrial Relations and European State Traditions (Clarenden, 1993)
Boucher & Collins, The New World of Work. Labour Markets in Contemporary Ireland (Liffey Press, 2005)
Beck, The Brave New World of Work (Polity, 2000)
Bauman, Work, Consumerism and the New Poor (Open University Press, 1998)
Wallace, Gunnigle, & McMahon, Industrial Relations In Ireland 3rd ed (Gill & Macmillan, 2004)
Noon, & Blyton, The Realities of Work (Palgrave, 2000)
Boxall, Haynes & Freeman, Employee Voice in the Anglo-American World (Cornell University Press, 2006)
Storey, Adding Value Through Information and Consultation (Palgrave, 2005)
Stuart & Martinez Lucio, Partnership and Modernisation in Employment Relations (Routledge, 2004)
The following websites are good sources of information:
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/eiro/
www.ilo.org
http://ec.europa.eu/employment_social/social_dialogue/index_en.htm
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University – Year 3
Module title
Healthcare Law and Society
Module code 44
LGXXX
School/Faculty/Theme School of Law and Government
Module co-ordinator Dr Brenda Daly
Office number
C228
Level
3
Credit rating
5
Module aims
This module will introduce students to the fundamental concepts of healthcare law and will address
contemporary issues arising within healthcare law.
The module aims to provide students with a knowledge and critical appreciation of, the current trends and
characteristics of the subject area in this complex and evolving area of law.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students will have an understanding of the social, political, and economic
context within which health law is developing.
Students will appreciate the autonomy and rights of the individual patient in relation to clinical treatment.
Students will understand the impact of the law in relation to new technologies and treatments in healthcare.
Students will develop views on important general issues relating to legal theory and its impact upon
healthcare.
Students will be able to identify the key institutions, both international and regional, which create and enforce
rules relating to health and health care.
Indicative syllabus
Right to health – health as a fundamental and human right – Art 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights, UN 1948; EU Charter of Fundamental Rights (Nice, 2000); European Convention for the protection of
Human rights and fundamental freedoms; Social Charter; EU Treaty; national states; international
obligations.
Right to health recognised in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).
Patients’ rights – autonomy, consent, access to information, confidentiality, privacy, access to healthcare
services (“health tourism”), access to medicine
Constitutional and Human Rights in medical intervention
Medical intervention at the beginning and ending of life:
Contraception; Assisted Human Reproduction; Abortion and Abortion information; Genetic screening;
Withdrawal of treatment; Euthanasia; Removal and retention of body organs.
Cultural and societal influences on healthcare law
Public health law
Impact of globalisation on the development of a body of rules and standards dealing specifically with health
promotion.
Institutions responsible for global health law – WHO/UN/EU/national governments
Infectious disease control – global responses to pandemics and epidemics
Assessment 45
Essay
100%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
Hervey & McHale, (2004) Health Law and the European Union. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Toebes, (1999) The Right to Health as a Human Right in International Law. Antwerp: Intersentia/Hart.
Wicks, (2007) Human Rights in Healthcare. Oxford: Hart Publishing.
Madden, (2003) Medicine, Ethics and the Law. Dublin: Butterworths (this is now published by Tottel
Publishing)
Mason, McCall Smith, & Laurie, (2002) Law and Medical Ethics. 6th edition, Dublin: Butterworths
Tomkin & Hanafin, (1995) Irish Medical Law. Dublin: Round Hall Press
Lecture notes, links to journal articles, case law and websites are
posted on the module’s Moodle page (DCU’s online learning environment).
Supplementary
Fidler, (2000) International Law and Public Health: Materials and Analysis of Global Health Jurisprudence.
London: Transnational
Harrington, (ed) Special Issue on Global Health Law [2004] Law, Social Justice and Global Development.
Vol.1
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Kennedy & Grubb, (2000) Medical Law. 3rd edition, Oxford: Oxford University Press
Montgomery, (2003) Health Care Law. 2nd edition, Oxford: Oxford University Press
Mossialos & McKee, (2002) EU Law and the Social Character of Health Care. Brussels: PIE Peter Lang.
O’ Mathuna, Scott, McAuley, Walsh-Daneshmandi and Daly, (2005) Health Care Rights and
Responsibilities: A Review of the European Charter of Patients’ Rights. Dublin: Irish Patients’ Association &
Dublin City University School of Nursing.
Randall, (2001) The European Union and Health Policy. Basingstoke: Palgrave.
Van der Mei, (2003) Free Movement of Persons within the European Community: Cross Border Access to
Public Benefits. Oxford: Hart.
Lewis, (2001) Clinical Negligence A Practical Guide. Dublin: Butterworths
The following websites are good sources of information:
www.who.int
www.bmj.com
www.justis.com
www.firstlaw.ie
www.westlaw.ie
Journals:
British Medical Journal
Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Eurohealth
European Journal of Health Law
European Journal of Public Health
Journal of European Public Policy
Journal of Health and Human Rights
Medical Law Review
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University – Year 2
Module title
Comparative Law
Module code 46
LGXXX
School/Faculty/Theme School of Law and Government
Module co-ordinator Dr Olivia Smith
Office number
C221
Level
2
Credit rating
5
Module aims
This module aims to expose students to the discipline of comparative legal method and analysis. It will focus
on general comparisons between legal systems: common v civil law systems; mixed systems and nonwestern systems, such as Islamic law. It will also introduce students to comparative legal analysis through
focusing on specific legal topics, which will be analysed from a multi-jurisdictional perspective.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module, students will be:
Familiar with non-common law systems of law
Confident in exploring and critiquing key legal issues from a comparative law perspective
Stimulated to think creatively about legal problems within the domestic legal system following the insights to
be gained from comparative legal analysis
Cognisant of the influence of social and economic change on legal doctrine
Proficient in comparative research methodologies.
Indicative syllabus
Introduction to Comparative Legal Research and Analysis
Introduction to Civil Law Systems
Mixed Systems
Chinese Law: code and conduct
Hindu legal concepts and the Indian Constitution
Islamic Law
Constitutional Interpretation: The Politics of the Judiciary in the United States and Ireland
The emergence of a constitutional democratic legal order: South Africa
Privacy
Assessment
Essay
50%
End-of-module examination
50%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
Orucu and Nelken (eds.), Comparative Law: A Handbook (Oxford: Hart Publishing, 2007)
Reinmann and Zimmerman (eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Comparative Law (Oxford: OUP, 2008)
Supplementary
Nelken and Feest (eds.), Adapting Legal Cultures (Oxford: Hart Publishing, 2001)
Markesinis, Comparative Law in the Courtroom and Classroom (Oxford: Hart Publishing, 2004)
Klug, The Constitution of South Africa: A Contextual Analysis (Oxford: Hart Publishing, 2008)
Tushnet, The Constitution of the United States: A Contextual Analysis (Oxford: Hart Publishing, 2008)
Bell, French Legal Cultures (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2001)
Dickson, Judicial Activism in Common Law Supreme Courts (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2007)
Choudhury, Constitutional Design for Divided Societies (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008)
Hallaq, The Origins and Evolution of Islamic Law (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004)
Menski, Comparative Law in a Global Context: The Legal Systems of Africa and Asia 2nd. Ed. (Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press, 2006)
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University – Year 2/3
Module title
Administrative Law
Module code 47
LG XXX
School/Faculty/Theme School of Law and Government
Module co-ordinator Dr Yvonne Daly
Office number
C218A
Level
2/3
Credit rating
5
Module aims
This module aims to acquaint students with the manner in which state activities are governed by the rules of
administrative law. The module will place the rules of administrative law in their societal context by
examining their development and application, as well as focusing on some significant modern examples of
the rules in operation in Ireland, e.g. licensing of private television broadcasters, the planning laws as
influenced by EU membership, and tribunals of inquiry.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
- give an account of the main rules of administrative law;
- outline the development of certain rules of administrative law and their current application within this and
other jurisdictions;
- understand and explain the process of Judicial Review;
- understand and explain the principles of constitutional justice;
- and, apply the rules of administrative law to hypothetical problems, giving an account of relevant case-law,
legislation and policy in relation to the issues raised.
Indicative syllabus
Introduction to administrative law – sources of administrative law (Constitution, common law, primary
legislation, secondary legislation, administrative circulars); fundamental principles such as the rule of law, the
separation of powers and delegated legislation; administrative (non-statutory) rules
The Dáil, Ministers and Departments – collective cabinet responsibility; ministerial responsibility; Irish
ministerial resignations compared with other jurisdictions
State-sponsored bodies – definition of state-sponsored body; control by the Minister; control by the
Oireachtas; impact of competition law
Broadcasting Law – development of broadcasting law in Ireland; control exercised by the Minister; RTE
Authority and broadcasting; private sector broadcasting; the Broadcasting Ban (section 31 of the
Broadcasting Authority Act, 1960)
Planning Law – planning authorities and An Bord Pleanála; Local authorities’ Development Plans; planning
process; influence of EU Directives; sanctions and enforcement
Tribunals and Inquiries – What is a tribunal? How do tribunal proceedings impact on court proceedings?;
inquisitorial nature of tribunal; representation at tribunals; statutory tribunals of inquiry; analysis and critique
of certain Irish tribunals of inquiry(e.g. Mahon Tribunal, Morris Tribunal) and the societal reaction to same;
analysis and critique of the Irish trend towards holding tribunals of inquiry
Fundamental Principles of Judicial Review – the doctrine of ultra vires; jurisdiction; powers and duties; formal
and procedural requirements; difference between Judicial Review and an Appeal
Constitutional Justice – constitutional justice and natural justice; nemo iudex in causa sua (rule against bias);
audi alteram parten (need for due notice and opportunity to be heard)
Control of Discretionary Powers – abuse of discretionary powers; failure to exercise a discretion; taking
irrelevant considerations into account and failure to take relevant considerations into account; review for
reasonableness
Doctrine of Legitimate Expectations – development of the doctrine of legitimate expectations; applicability of
the doctrine; legitimate expectations and legislation; administrative circulars and legitimate expectations;
distinction between legitimate expectations and estoppel
Assessment
Essay
End-of-module examination
TOTAL
Indicative reading list
30%
70%
100%
Core
- Hogan and Morgan, Administrative Law in Ireland, 3rd Edition, Dublin: Round Hall Sweet & Maxwell, 1998
- Delany, H., Judicial Review of Administrative Action, A Comparative Analysis, Round Hall, 2001
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- Lecture notes and links to relevant journal articles, case-law and websites will be available on the DCU
Moodle page for this module.
- Students should also regularly refer to relevant journals, such as the Irish Law Times, the Irish Jurist, and
the Dublin University Law Journal
Supplementary
- Simons, Planning and Development Law, Dublin: Thomson Round Hall, 2007
- Delany and McGrath, Civil Procedure in the Superior Courts, 2nd ed. Dublin: Thomson Round Hall, 2005
- Schmidt, Lawyers and regulation: the politics of the administrative process, Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press, 2005
- Law Reform Commission, Report on judicial review procedure, Dublin: Law Reform Commission, 2004
- De Blacam, Judicial Review, Dublin: Butterworths, 2001
- Hadfield (ed.), Judicial Review: A Thematic Approach, Dublin: Gill & Macmillan, 1995
- Some useful electronic resources are: Justis, WestLaw IE, FirstLaw, LexisNexis, www.bailii.org,
www.irishstatutebook.ie, www.lawreform.ie, www.courts.ie, www.echr.coe.int
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University – Year 3
Module title
Dissertation
Module code 48
LG333
School/Faculty/Theme
School of Law and Government
Module co-ordinator
Dr Noelle Higgins
Office number
C231
Level
3
Credit rating
10
Note: Students cannot choose both the Placement: Law in Society option and this option.
Module aims
The aim of this module is to build students' ability to work independently by requiring them to complete a
10,000 word dissertation on the topic of their choice in the area of law and society (under the supervision of
a member of staff with the requisite subject-specific knowledge).
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module students will have acquired improved analytical and research skills.
Students will have gained key practical skills, such as accessing and using primary legal sources, examining
secondary sources in journals and databases, and critically analysing academic commentary on legal issues.
Students will also have obtained a broad and critical perspective on their chosen research area.
Indicative syllabus
This is a year long option. Students will be given guidance on what this module entails in Semester 1 of Year
3 and they will be given guidance on writing a research proposal. They will be required to attend a research
seminar in the library, to enhance their library research skills. They will have to submit a 1,000 word
proposal by the middle of Semester 1. They will be assigned a supervisor based on their chosen topic of
research. Students must meet with their supervisors before the end of Semester 1 and during the second
semester and their progress will be monitored by the supervisors. The dissertation will be due towards the
end of Semester 2.
Assessment
Continuous Assessment
100%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
Higgins, & Tatham, Successful Legal Writing, (London: Thomson, Sweet & Maxwell, 2006)
Knowles, & Thomas, Effective Legal Research, (London: Thomson, Sweet & Maxwell, 2006)
O'Malley, Sources of Law: an introduction to legal research and writing, (Dublin: Round Hall Sweet &
Maxwell, 2001)
Thomas, How to Use a Law Library, 4th ed., (London: Sweet & Maxwell, 2001)
Students will also find the following databases, which are available through the library, useful for primary
legal research:
Westlaw, justis, lexisnexus
Students will refer regularly to legal journal and periodicals while researching and writing the dissertation.
Library databases JSTOR and Heinonline are also particularly useful.
Guidelines on the dissertation process, as well as guidelines on legal referencing will be available on the
module's Moodle page (DCU's online learning environment).
Supplementary
Bradney, Cownie, Masson, Neal, & Newell, How to Study Law, 5th ed., (London: Thomson, Sweet &
Maxwell, 2005)
Useful electronic resources are:
http://www.ucc.ie/law/irlii/index.php
www.bailii.org
www.courts.ie
www.irlgov.ie
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University – Year 2/3
Equity
LG324
School of Law and Government
Dr Olivia Smith
C221
2/3
5
Module title
Module code 49
School/Faculty/Theme
Module co-ordinator
Office number
Level
Credit rating
Module aims
This module aims to provide students with a firm grounding in one half of the contribution of equity to the
legal system, namely, equitable remedies. The other great contribution, the trust, is covered in LG XXX
Trusts.
Learning outcomes
Students will be appreciate the distinction between the common law and equity
Students will appreciate the role of equity, particularly with respect to the development of distinct remedies
Understand the role of ‘conscience’ in the development of equitable remedies
Students will be able to apply the law and make judgments about the law in hypothetical problem questions.
Indicative syllabus
Introduction to Equity – Equity as a Gloss on the Common Law
Equitable Maxims and the role of conscience in equity
Overview of equitable remedies
Specific Performance
Injunctions
Recission and Rectification
Doctrine of Notice and Undue Influence
Estoppel
Miscellaneous Equitable Remedies
Assessment
End-of-module examination
100 %
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
Delany, Equity and the Law of Trusts in Ireland (Thomson Roundhall, 2007)
Pearce and Stevens, The Law of Trusts and Equitable Obligations 4th ed. (Oxford University Press, 2006)
Pettit, Equity and the Law of Trusts 10th ed. (Oxford University Press, 2006)
Hudson, Equity & Trusts 5th ed. (Cavendish, 2007 )
Martin, Modern Equity 17th ed. (Thomson Sweet and Maxwell, 2005)
Hayton, The Law of Trusts (Sweet and Maxwell, 2003)
Students will also be referred to legal journals and periodicals.
Lecture materials will be placed on the module’s Moodle page (DCU’s on line learning environment)
Supplementary
Cooke, The Modern Law of Estoppel (Oxford: Clarendon, 2000)
Scott Hunt and Lim, Feminist Perspectives on Equity and Trusts (Cavendish, 2001)
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University – Year 2/3
Module title
Law of Evidence
Module code 50
LG337
School/Faculty/Theme School of Law and Government
Module co-ordinator Dr Yvonne Daly
Office number
C218A
Level
2/3
Credit rating
5
Module aims
The rules of evidence which apply in the Irish courts have evolved over generations, and continue to evolve.
Both the courts, and increasingly the legislature, have played a role in determining these rules. This module
aims to acquaint students with the rules of evidence, their origins and the context of their development, and
to equip students with sufficient substantive knowledge and contextual information to allow them to critique
the ongoing need for these rules, and the potential for the recognition of further rules of evidence.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module, students will:
- appreciate the function of the law of evidence in legal proceedings;
- know and understand the basic principles of the law of evidence;
- know and understand the rules of evidence and demonstrate knowledge of relevant case law and
legislation;
- be able to solve hypothetical evidentiary problems with reference to case law and legislation;
- and, be equipped to critique the rules of evidence in terms of their development and ongoing significance.
Indicative syllabus
Introduction to Fact Finding and Principles of Proof – purpose, origins and development of rules of evidence;
function of judge and jury; standard and burden of proof; witness system
Competence and Compellability – the accused; spouse of the accused; persons with disabilities; children
and vulnerable witnesses – important changes over time
Corroboration – Why is certain evidence seen as weak?; accomplice evidence; children’s evidence; ID
evidence; confession evidence
Improperly Obtained Evidence – differences in approach in Ireland, England and Wales, and United States;
unconstitutionally obtained evidence; illegally obtained evidence
Confession Evidence – voluntariness; oppression; right to silence; right to pre-trial legal advice; audio-visual
recording of interrogation; custody regulations; judges’ rules – many changes over time; societal influences –
politics, media, “gangland” crime.
Opinion Evidence – expert evidence; DNA evidence
Rule Against Hearsay – basis of the rule; exceptions to the rule; new legislative exception – prior witness
statements
Similar Fact Evidence – admissibility of evidence of past bad behaviour of accused
The Accused as a Witness and the Criminal Justice (Evidence) Act, 1924 – loss of the shield; difference of
approach in Ireland and England and Wales
Privilege – sacerdotal; legal/professional; without prejudice communications; public privilege
Assessment
Mock voir dire
50%
End-of-module examination
50%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
- McGrath, Evidence, Dublin: Thomson Round Hall, 2005
- Fennell, The Law of Evidence in Ireland, 2nd edition, Dublin: Butterworths, 2003
- Lecture notes and links to relevant journal articles, case-law and websites will be available on the DCU
Moodle page for this module.
- Students should also regularly refer to relevant journals, such as the Irish Criminal Law Journal, the Judicial
Studies Institute Journal, and the International Journal of Evidence and Proof.
Supplementary
- Heffernan, Imwinkleried, McDermott, Evidentiary Foundations: Irish Edition, Tottel Publishing, Dublin, 2008
- Twining, Rethinking Evidence: Exploratory Essays, 2nd Edition, Cambridge University Press, 2006
- Heffernan, Scientific Evidence: Fingerprints and DNA, FirstLaw, Dublin, 2006
- Heffernan, Evidence: Cases and Materials, Dublin: Thomson Round Hall, 2005
- Healy, Irish Laws of Evidence, Dublin: Thomson, Round Hall 2004
- Cannon and Neligan, Evidence, Dublin: Thomson Round Hall, 2002
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- Walsh, Criminal Procedure, Dublin: Thomson Round Hall, 2002
- Easton, The Case for the Right to Silence, Amesbury Series in Philosophy, 1998
- Walsh, The Irish Police, Round Hall Sweet & Maxwell: Dublin, 1998
- Zuckerman, The Principles of Criminal Evidence, Oxford: Clarendon, 1989
- Law Reform Commission Consultation Papers and Reports, e.g. Report on the Establishment of a DNA
database (November 2005)
- Some useful electronic resources are: Justis, WestLaw IE, FirstLaw, LexisNexis, www.bailii.org,
www.irishstatutebook.ie, www.lawreform.ie, www.courts.ie, www.echr.coe.int
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University – Year 2/3
Module title
Equality and Discrimination Law
Module code 51
LG222
School/Faculty/Theme School of Law and Government
Module co-ordinator Dr Olivia Smith
Office number
C 221
Level
2/3
Credit rating
5
Module aims
To critically examine legal attempts to combat discrimination and promote inequality; in particular, to impact
a clear understanding of the rules of Irish and EU anti-discrimination law.
To provide students with an understanding of the structural nature and practice of discrimination and
inequality
To encourage students to critically assess the role and effectiveness of law in tackling the phenomenon of
discrimination and inequality.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the module students should be able to:
Understand the contested meaning(s) of the concept of equality
Understand the scope and impact of the legal rules of anti-discrimination law
Understand and appreciate the impact and importance of EU law in this area
Apply the law to factual situations and construct an effective argument based on primary and secondary
legal materials
Research relevant primary and secondary materials.
Indicative syllabus
Introduction: concepts of equality, historical overview, the role of equality in the liberal state, formal equality v
substantive equality: equal treatment, equality of opportunity, equality of results.
Statutory Non-Discrimination Rules: Historical development; the role of EU Law: Structure and Scope of
Domestic Legislation; The Nine Protected Grounds; Equal Pay and Equal Treatment; Direct Discrimination;
Indirect Discrimination; Harassment, Vicarious Liability and Victimisation; Defences and Exceptions;
Enforcement; Multiple and Intersectional Claims; Remedies
Case Study One: Law and the Pregnant Worker
Case Study Two: Race Discrimination and the social construction of race
Case Study Three: Disability and Accommodation Mandates
Case Study Four: The Law and Politics of Affirmative Action
Assessment
Essay
100%
End-of-module examination
0%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
Schiek, Waddington, Bell, Cases, Materials and Text on National, Supranational and International NonDiscrimination Law (Oxford: Hart Publishing, 2007)
Lawson and Gooding, Disability Rights in Europe (Oxford: Hart Publishing, 2005)
Boger and Kimber, Sex Discrimination (Dublin: Roundhall Sweet and Maxwell, 2000)
Students will be referred to legal journals and periodicals throughout the modules.
Lecture materials will be posted on the module’s Moodle page (DCU’s online learning environment).
Supplementary
McColgan, Discrimination Law, Text, Cases and Materials (Oxford: Hart Publishing, 2005)
Fredman, Women and the Law (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1997)
Baker et al Equality From Theory to Action (Palgrave Macmillan, 2004)
Fredman, Discrimination Law (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2002)
51
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refer to the School/Faculty/Theme, the first digit refers to the level and the subsequent digits are unique to the module.
37
Module descriptor
Dublin City University – Year 2/3
Employment Law
LG307
School of Law and Government
Dr Michael Doherty
C227
2/3
5
Module title
Module code 52
School/Faculty/Theme
Module co-ordinator
Office number
Level
Credit rating
Module aims
This module aims to acquaint students with the function of employment law and labour law in the
context of both the individual and collective labour relationship.
The module will explain the basic common law principles of employment law and labour law and teach
and assess both Irish and EU legisative developments and their impact on the employment
relationship.
The module will address the key social, political and cultural policy arguments that underlie
developments in employment law
Learning outcomes
At the end of this modules students will be able to:
Appreciate the function of employment law and labour law.
Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the important legal principles that underline the employment
relationship by reference to relevant case law and legislation.
Solve legal problems with reference to case law and legislation.
Understand the role of the European Community in employment law and labour law.
Assess the influence of competing critical perspectives on employment law.
Indicative syllabus
Introduction to Employment Law-Critical Perspectives on the Employment Relationship.
The Employment Contract-the Great Legal Fiction.
Termination of employment-Wrongful, Unfair and Constructive Dismissal
Introduction to Employment Equality Law in Ireland
Equality in the Workplace-the Grounds of Discrimination
Harassment & Bullying in the Workplace.
Health & Safety in the Workplace.
Labour Law- Trade unions and Industrial Relations
The Future for Employment Law in Ireland.
Assessment
Essay
50%
End-of-module examination
50%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
Kerr, Employment Rights Legislation 2nd ed (Thomson Round Hall, 2006)
Kerr, Employment Equality Legislation. 2nd ed. (Thomson Round Hall, 2005)
Kerr, Termination of Employment Statutes 3rd ed (Thomson Round Hall, 2006)
Kerr, Trade Union and Industrial Relations Acts 3rd ed (Thomson Round Hall, 2007)
Students should also refer regularly to legal journals and periodicals; in particular:
The Irish Employment Law Journal
Industrial Law Journal
Industrial Relations
Lecture notes, links to journal articles and websites are posted on the module’s Moodle page (DCU’s online
learning environment).
Supplementary
Davies, Perspectives on Labour Law, (Cambridge, 2004)
Connolly, Discrimination Law, (Sweet & Maxwell, 2006)
Redmond, Dismissal Law in Ireland 2nd ed. (Tottel, 2007)
Byrne, Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 (Thomson Round Hall, 2006)
Barnard, EC Employment Law 3rd ed (Oxford, 2006)
Wallace, Gunnigle, & McMahon, Industrial Relations In Ireland 3rd ed (Gill & Macmillan, 2004)
The following websites are good sources of information:http://europa.eu.int/, www.entemp.ie,
www.eatribunal.ie, www.lrc.ie, www.labourcourt.ie
52
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refer to the School/Faculty/Theme, the first digit refers to the level and the subsequent digits are unique to the module.
38
Module descriptor
Dublin City University – Year 2/3
Module title
Foundations of Company Law
Module code 53
LG201
School/Faculty/Theme School of Law and Government
Module co-ordinator Dr Brenda Daly
Office number
C228
Level
2/3
Credit rating
5
Module aims
The aim of this module is to equip students with an understanding of the nature of companies in Ireland. The
module aims to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of Company Law.
The module aims to provide students with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the relevant case law
and legislation.
Learning outcomes
The student will have an understanding of the nature and role of the corporate entity in today’s society.
Students will acquire a knowledge and understanding of the central tenets of company law. Students will be
capable of explaining how company can be set up and once set up, how it can be affected by both legislation
and common law.
At the end of the module, students will appreciate the function of company law.
This module will enhance students’ legal and critical skills in the context of company law. On successful
completion of the module, students will be able to make judgments on the application of the relevant legal
rules to hypothetical factual scenarios.
Indicative syllabus
Introduction to Company Law – the differences between companies and partnerships, the nature of a
company, how a company is formed; consequences of incorporation, limited companies contrasted with
partnerships; unincorporated associations and bodies corporate, companies limited by shares, statutory
companies. The nature of separate corporate personality.
Formation of a company - Company name, registration, memorandum and articles of association, Table A;
membership; statutory disclosure and Stock Exchange requirements, the Yellow Book
Membership - restriction of membership, rights of shareholders, types of meeting of members, conduct of
meetings.
Membership and Capital: Concept of capital maintenance, distributions; transfer of shares, restrictions on
transfer and membership, third party interest in shares; alteration of rights; increase and reduction of share
capital; debentures
Minority shareholder protection
Management: Directors, secretary, auditors: their obligations, functions and removal.
Aspects of company secretarial practice; meetings: types of meetings, notice, resolutions requiring special
notice.
Corporate Governance - the role and function of directors, the role of shareholders, auditors and annual
reports.
Corporate Insolvency - liquidators and the process of liquidation; directors and insolvency – disqualification
of directors.
Statutory regulation: Companies Acts 1963-2005, European Union (Companies: Group Accounts)
Regulations 1992 SI No 201 of 1992, European Communities (Fair Value Accounting) Regulations 2004 SI
No 765 of 2004, and, European Communities (International Financial Reporting Standards and
Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2005 SI No 116 of 2005
Assessment
Essay
20%
Exam
80%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
Forde & Kennedy, (2007) Company Law. 4th ed. Dublin: Thomson Round Hall.
Keane, (2007) Company Law in the Republic of Ireland. 4th ed. Sussex: Tottel.
Lecture notes, links to journal articles, case law and websites are
posted on the module’s Moodle page (DCU’s online learning environment).
Supplementary
McGrath, (2003) Essential Law Texts – Company Law. Dublin: Thomson Round Hall.
Higgins & Tatham, (2006) Successful Legal Writing. 1st ed. London: Thomson – Sweet & Maxwell
Knowles & Thomas, (2006) Effective Legal Research. 1st ed. London: Thomson – Sweet & Maxwell.
Bradney et al., (2005) How to Study Law. 5th ed. London: Thomson – Sweet & Maxwell.
The following websites are good sources of information: www.courts.ie www.irlgov.ie www.firstlaw.ie
www.westlaw.ie www.irlii.org www.justis.com
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refer to the School/Faculty/Theme, the first digit refers to the level and the subsequent digits are unique to the module.
39
Journals:
Commercial Law Practitioner
The Law Society Gazette
The Bar Review
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University
Module title
Advanced Company Law
Module code 54
LG202
School/Faculty/Theme School of Law and Government Module co-ordinator Dr Adam McAuley
Office number
C223
Level
2/3
Credit rating
5
Pre-requisite(s) 55
Foundations of Company Law
Module aims
The aim of this module is to build on the basic principles of Company Law provided in the Foundations of
Company Law Module.
The module aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of case law, legislation and policy
issues.
The student will understand the function of company law regulation and assess the benefit of this regulation
in today’s society.
The module aims to provide students with a knowledge and critical appreciation of company regulation in this
complex area of law.
The module aims to enhance students’ legal and critical skills in company regulation.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
Understand the regulation of companies
Research, write and present a group project on a company law topic
Consider whether company law needs reform
Make judgements on the application of the legal rules to hypothetical factual scenarios
Appreciate how this module relates to other modules such as the Foundations of Company Law, the
Foundations of Contract Law and Advanced Contract Law Modules
Indicative syllabus
Minority protection of shareholders
The purpose of receivership, the rights and duties of a receiver, the interests of directors, shareholders,
creditors and employees during a receivership;
The purpose of examinership, the role and function of the examiner, the interests of directors, shareholders,
creditors and employees during the examinership process;
The role and function of the Director of Corporate Enforcement;
Restriction and disqualification proceedings against company directors; Investigations;
Corporate governance, corporate social responsibility and the role of ethics;
Corporate crime
Purpose of current and future company law regulation
Assessment
Group project
30%
End-of-module examination
70%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
Forde & Kennedy, (2007) Company Law. 4th ed. Dublin: Thomson Round Hall.
Keane, (2007) Company Law in the Republic of Ireland. 4th ed. Sussex: Tottel.
Cahill, (2008) Company Law Compliance and Enforcement. Sussex: Tottel.
Courtney, (2002) The Law of Private Companies. 2nd ed. Sussex: Tottel.
Lecture notes, links to journal articles, case law and websites are
posted on the module’s Moodle page (DCU’s online learning environment).
Supplementary
Morgan & Yeung, (2007) An Introduction to Law and Regulation: Text and Materials. Cambridge
McBarnet, & al. (2007) The New Corporate Accountability: Corporate Social Responsibility and the Law
Cambridge
Gobert & Punch, (2003) Rethinking Corporate Crime. Butterworths
Higgins & Tatham, (2006) Successful Legal Writing. 1st ed. London: Thomson – Sweet & Maxwell
Knowles & Thomas, (2006) Effective Legal Research. 1st ed. London: Thomson – Sweet & Maxwell.
Bradney, et al. (2005) How to Study Law. 5th ed. London: Thomson – Sweet & Maxwell.
The following websites are good sources of information: www.courts.ie www.irlgov.ie www.firstlaw.ie
www.westlaw.ie www.irlii.org www.justis.com
Journals:
Company Lawyer, Commercial Law Practitioner, Journal of Business Law
54
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refer to the School/Faculty/Theme, the first digit refers to the level and the subsequent digits are unique to the module.
55
The title(s) and code(s) of any module(s) that must be completed before this module can be taken.
41
Module descriptor
Dublin City University – Year 3
Module title
Foundations of Property Law
Module code 56
LG215
School/Faculty/Theme School of Law and Government
Module co-ordinator Dr Olivia Smith
Office number
C221
Level
3
Credit rating
5
Module aims
This module aims to introduce students to the important role and functions attributed to property law – both
as a system of rules and as a source of rights – within a liberal constitutional democracy. Students will
carefully study the intricacies of the major topics of property law, including the influence of historical features
on the development and application of the rules of property law. Students will also be exposed to the
ongoing root and branch reform of property law, particularly the Land and Conveyancing Reform Bill 2006.
Learning outcomes
Following this module students will be able to:
Appreciate the role of property law in the liberal state
Trace and appreciate the historical features and influences on Irish property law
Identify and understand the principles and doctrines relating to key topics within Irish property law
Apply the principles and rules to hypothetical factual scenarios.
Indicative syllabus
The Finding of Property on Land
The Physical Limits of Real Property
Estates
The Development of the Trust and the Influence of Equity
Priorities and the System of Land Registration
Co-Ownership
Adverse Possession
Easements and Profits
Covenants
Mortgages
Assessment
Essay
20%
End-of-module examination
80%
TOTAL
100
Indicative reading list
Core
Lyall, Land Law in Ireland 2nd ed. (Dublin: Thomson Roundhall, 2000)
Coughlan, Property Law 2nd ed. (Dublin: Gill and Macmillan, 1998)
Pearce and Mee, Land Law in Ireland (Dublin: Roundhall, 2000)
Students should also refer to legal journals and periodicals.
Lecture materials are posted on the module’s Moodle page (DCU’s on line learning environment)
Supplementary
Maddox, Mortgages Law and Practice (Dublin: Thomson Roundhall, 2007)
56
To be provided by the Registry in conjunction with the School/Faculty/Theme offering the module. The initial letters
refer to the School/Faculty/Theme, the first digit refers to the level and the subsequent digits are unique to the module.
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University – Year 3
Module title
Advanced Property Law
Module code 57
LG XXX
School/Faculty/Theme School of Law and Government
Module co-ordinator Dr Olivia Smith
Office number
C221
Level
3
Credit rating
5
Pre-requisite(s) 58
LG215 Foundations of Property Law
Module aims
This module builds on the approach adopted in LG215 and continues to provide a critical perspective on the
rules and principles of Irish property law. It will make use of comparative perspectives, where relevant.
A critical engagement with the role of property law from a socio-legal perspective will provide students with
the knowledge necessary to understand the rationale underpinning the formation of the rules and with the
skills to assess the very premise of those rules.
The module aims to deliver some of the substantive rules of property law not covered in Foundations of
Property Law within their modern and historical context. Important attempts at law reform, including the
introduction of a system of E-Conveyancing, will be critically assessed.
Learning outcomes
Following this module students will be able to:
Appreciate the centrality attributed to property law in the liberal state
Trace and appreciate the historical features and influences on Irish property law
Identify and understand the principles and doctrines relating to key topics within Irish property law
Understand the difficulties of root and branch law reform
Read and interpret complex statutory provisions
Utilise practical skills such as writing and interpreting testamentary documents
Apply the principles and rules to hypothetical factual scenarios.
Indicative syllabus
Introduction: The Nature of Property and Property Rights
The Role of Property Rights in the Liberal State
The Public Dimension of Private Property
The Role of the Judiciary in Property Disputes
Succession
The Lease/Licence Distinction
Landlord and Tenant law
Conveyancing and E-Conveyancing
Introduction to Intellectual Property
Assessment
Essay
20%
End-of-module examination
80%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
Lyall, Land Law in Ireland 2nd ed. (Dublin: Thomson Roundhall, 2000)
Coughlan, Property Law 2nd ed. (Dublin: Gill and Macmillan, 1998)
Pearce and Mee, Land Law in Ireland (Dublin: Roundhall, 2000)
Students will be regularly referred to legal journals and periodicals.
Lecture materials will be posted on the module’s Moodle page (DCU’s online learning environment).
Supplementary
Singer, Entitlement: The Paradoxes of Property (New Haven: Yale University Press, 2000)
MacLean (ed.) Property and the Constitution (Oxford: Hart Publishing, 1999)
Bottomley and Lim, Feminist Perspectives on Land Law (Routledge Cavendish, 2007)
Keating, Keating on Probate (Dublin: Thomson Roundhall, 2007)
Ellickson, Rose and Ackerman (eds.), Perspectives on Property Law (Little Brown, 1995)
57
To be provided by the Registry in conjunction with the School/Faculty/Theme offering the module. The initial letters
refer to the School/Faculty/Theme, the first digit refers to the level and the subsequent digits are unique to the module.
58
The title(s) and code(s) of any module(s) that must be completed before this module can be taken.
43
Module descriptor
Dublin City University – Year 2/3
Module title
International Human Rights Law
Module code 59
LG332
School/Faculty/Theme School of Law and Government
Module co-ordinator Dr Noelle Higgins
Office number
C231
Level
2/3
Credit rating
5
Pre-requisite 60 Principles of Public International Law or (LG120)
Module aims
The aim of this module is to enable students to study and evaluate the international human rights law system
across a number of areas and themes.
The module aims to provide students with a knowledge and appreciation of the substantive rules and legal
mechanisms in this area of evolving law.
The module aims to enable the students to undertake independent research in the international human rights
law system.
The module also aims to enhance the students' legal skills and critical thinking abilities on the module
themes.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module students will be able to:
Understand the history and development of the international human rights law system, as well as the human
rights law systems in place in different regions, e.g. Europe (Council of Europe), The Americas (Organisation
of American States), Africa (African Union).
Access, research and understand the nature of international human rights law instruments.
Understand the enforcement mechanisms in the international system and appreciate judgments of human
rights bodies.
Make judgements on the application of the legal rules of the international human rights law system to
hypothetical scenarios.
Indicative syllabus
Introduction to International Human Rights Law - Basic Introduction to IHRL and Historical Development of
IHRL
Sources of International Human Rights Law - Conventional and other sources of IHRL, Customary Law and
Jus Cogens norms
The United Nations Charter System
The United Nations Treaty System
Women's Rights - Analysis of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against
Women and regional systems in relation to gender discrimination
The Rights of the Child - Analysis of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and issues concerning the
protection of child workers and child soldiers
The Rights of Minorities - The right to self-determination
Regional Systems - Council of Europe, EU, the Americas, Africa
Dealing with Violations of IHRL - Judicial and quasi-judicial options
Assessment 61
Group project
50%
End-of-module examination 50%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
Smith, Textbook on International Human Rights, 3rd ed., (Oxford: OUP, 2007)
Students should also refer regularly to legal journal and periodicals. They will also be directed to articles
available on Library Databases JSTOR and Heinonline during the course of the module.
Lecture notes, links to journal articles, case law and websites are
posted on the module's Moodle page (DCU's online learning environment).
Supplementary
Alston, Steiner, & Goodman, 3rd ed., International Human Rights in Context, (Oxford: OUP, 2007)
Bradney, Cownie, Masson, Neal, & Newell, How to Study Law, 5th ed., (London: Thomson, Sweet &
Maxwell, 2005)
Clapham, Human Rights Obligations of Non-State Actors, (Oxford: OUP, 2006)
Baderin, International Human Rights and Islamic law, (Oxford: OUP, 2005)
Baderin & McCorquodale, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in Action, (Oxford: OUP, 2007)
Brownlie & Goodwin-Gill, Basic Documents on Human Rights, 5th ed., (Oxford: OUP, 2006)
Forsythe, Human Rights in International Relations, (Cambridge: CUP, 2006)
59
To be provided by the Registry in conjunction with the School/Faculty/Theme offering the module. The initial letters
refer to the School/Faculty/Theme, the first digit refers to the level and the subsequent digits are unique to the module.
60
The title(s) and code(s) of any module(s) that must be completed before this module can be taken.
61
Include all relevant assessment elements and only relevant assessment elements.
44
Higgins & Tatham, Successful Legal Writing, (London: Thomson, Sweet & Maxwell, 2006)
Knowles, & Thomas, Effective Legal Research. 1st ed. London: Thomson, Sweet & Maxwell, 2006)
Mahoney, The Challenge of Human Rights, (MA: Blackwell, 2007)
Nickel, Making Sense of Human Rights, (MA: Blackwell, 2007)
The following websites contain good sources of information:
http://www.un.org/rights/
http://www.echr.coe.int/echr/
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Module Descriptor
Dublin City University – Year 3
Jurisprudence 1
LG327
Law & Government
Dr David Tomkin
C226
3
5
Module title
Module code 62
School/Faculty/Theme
Module co-ordinator
Office number
Level
Credit rating
Module aims
The aims of this module are:1. To enable students to acquire knowledge of some of the main problems in jurisprudence.
2. To provide students with the opportunity to understand, explain, criticise and refine their own ideas on
these problems.
3. To discuss some of the ways some of the main schools of jurisprudence comment on these problems,
such as natural law, positivism, rights theorists, postmodernists, feminists and critical legal students.
Learning outcomes:-The student will be enabled to:
(a) formulate her or his own perception of some of the main problems in jurisprudence;
(b) research the formulations and responses of some of the principal jurisprudential writers, and
compare their views with her or his own;
(a) to discuss these with others in an informed and professional way to explain the history of how these
problems have been perceived and discussed;
(b) to assess for herself or himself which views are most reasonable and compatible with her or his own
present understanding;
(c) to set down her or his views in clear and simple terms.
Indicative syllabus
1. Types of knowledge and learning generally and law in particular.
2. Natural law
3. Classical legal positivism.
4. Modern Legal positivism
5. Legal Realism
6. Feminist legal theory
7. Critical legal theory.
Assessment 63
End-of-module examination
100%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list Core
- **Wacks, Understanding Jurisprudence: An introduction to Legal Theory Oxford 1995
Supplementary
- Patterson, A Companion to Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory, Oxford, Blackwell, 1999
- Dias, Theory of law, 5th edition, London: Butterworths, 1985
- Dias, A Bibliography of Jurisprudence, 3rd edition, London; Boston Butterworths, 1979
- Hart, The Concept of Law, 2nd edition, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1994
- Neumann, The Rule of Law : Political Theory and the Legal System in Modern Society, Dover: Berg,
1986
62
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refer to the School/Faculty/Theme, the first digit refers to the level and the subsequent digits are unique to the module.
63
Include all relevant assessment elements and only relevant assessment elements.
46
Module Descriptor
Dublin City University – Year 3
Jurisprudence II
LGXXX
Law & Government
Dr David Tomkin
C226
3
5
Jurisprudence 1
Module title
Module code 64
School/Faculty/Theme
Module co-ordinator
Office number
Level
Credit rating
Pre-requisite(s) 65
Module aims
1. To assist students to formulate what they have learned about the different theories of law in the
study of their other law subjects: e.g. contract (ideas of bargain, duress, undue influence);
constitutional law (human rights anterior to positive law, moral and religious ideas and law);
company law (concepts such as “just and equitable”, ”unfair”; equity (fair dealing, beneficial, trust
property, duties of a trustee).
2. To build on students’ knowledge of some of the ways some of the main schools of jurisprudence
formulate theories of law, in particular natural law, positivism, rights theory, postmodernism,
feminism and critical legal studies.
3. To acquaint students with the historical approach to the evolution of western jurisprudential thought,
beginning with the influence of the Greeks and Romans, tracing the development of these concepts
through Medieval, Renaissance, Enlightenment, Romantic, Modern and Postmodern jurisprudential
scholarship.
4. To bring students to an ability to understand, express, criticize and refine their own views on
jurisprudential topics.
Learning outcomes:By the end of this course the students will be able to express some of the main preoccupations of
jurisprudential writers; to identify, understand and discuss some of the main texts, to relate these works to
the historical context in which they were produced and to relate these to students’ own understanding of
theory of law, thus enabling them to articulate their own theories about the nature and function of law.
Indicative syllabus
See module aims, above.
Assessment 66
End-of-module examination
100%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
- *Kelly, A Short History of Western Legal Theory, Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1992 Lloyd, of Hampstead
Lloyd's Introduction to Jurisprudence, 5th edition, London: Sweet and Maxwell, 1985
Supplementary
- Patterson, A Companion to Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory, Oxford, Blackwell, 1999
- Dias, Theory of law, 5th edition, London: Butterworths, 1985
- Dias, A Bibliography of Jurisprudence, 3rd edition, London; Boston Butterworths, 1979
- Hart, The Concept of Law, 2nd edition, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1994
- Neumann, The Rule of Law : Political Theory and the Legal System in Modern Society, Dover: Berg,
1986
- Simmonds, Central Issues in Jurisprudence, London: Sweet and Maxwell, 1986
- Unger, The Critical Legal Studies Movement, Cambridge, Mass: Harvard University Press, 1986
- Cotterrell, The Sociology of Law, 2nd edition, London: Butterworths, 1992
- Harris, Legal Philosophies, London: Butterworths, 1980
- Quinn, (Ed.) Justice and Legal Theory in Ireland, Dublin: Oak Tree Press, 1995
- McCoubrey and White Textbook on Jurisprudence, 3rd edition, London: Blackstone, 1999
64
To be provided by the Registry in conjunction with the School/Faculty/Theme offering the module. The initial letters
refer to the School/Faculty/Theme, the first digit refers to the level and the subsequent digits are unique to the module.
65
The title(s) and code(s) of any module(s) that must be completed before this module can be taken.
66
Include all relevant assessment elements and only relevant assessment elements.
47
Module descriptor
Dublin City University – Year 2
Module title
Law and Dispute Resolution
Module code 67
LG308
School/Faculty/Theme School of Law and Government
Module co-ordinator Dr Brenda Daly
Office number
C228
Level
2
Credit rating
5
Module aims
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the concept of dispute resolution.
The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the various dispute resolution mechanisms,
both formal and informal, that are available for conflict resolution.
The module aims to enhance students’ legal and critical skills in the context of dispute resolution.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students will be able to appreciate the different typologies of dispute
resolution, and will understand why different types of dispute resolution can be effective in different
scenarios.
Students will become familiar with the concepts and theories underpinning ADR processes, and will be able
to place these arguments within the broader context of civil law and their general application in modern
society.
Indicative syllabus
An introduction to the concept of dispute resolution.
An examination of the key concepts and theories relating to ADR.
Typologies of dispute resolution.
Identification of the alternative dispute resolution processes – adjudication, arbitration, conciliation,
mediation.
Critiques of informal dispute resolution methods – discussion of the differences between formal and informal
dispute resolution; consideration of the discourse of rights and its compatibility with informalism.
Dynamics of the dispute – consideration of how the dispute dynamics can influence dispute resolution
techniques
Arbitration law in practice
Feminist perspectives of dispute resolution
Ideology of mediation
Critiques of mediation
Consideration of use of ADR in society: mediation for family disputes; arbitration and sports disputes;
mediation and clinical negligence disputes.
ADR and conflict resolution.
Assessment
Essay
50%
Exam
50%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
Abel, (1982) (ed.) The Politics of Informal Justice. London: Academic Press.
Bevan, (1992) Alternative Dispute Resolution. London: Sweet and Maxwell.
Folberg and Taylor (1984) Mediation. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Palmer & Roberts, (1998) Dispute Processes: ADR and the Primary Decision Forms of Decision Making.
London: Butterworths.
Lecture notes, links to journal articles, case law and websites are
posted on the module’s Moodle page (DCU’s online learning environment).
Supplementary
Conneely, (2001) Family Mediation in Ireland. Dartmouth: Ashgate.
Folger and Bush, (1994) The Promise of Mediation. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.
Genn, (1999) Mediation in Action: Resolving Courts Disputes Without Trial. London: Calouste Gulbenkian
Foundation.
MacFarlane, (1999) Rethinking Disputes: The Mediation Alternative. London: Cavendish Publishing.
Moore, (1991) The Mediation Process: Practical Strategies for Resolving Conflict. San Francisco: JosseyBass.
67
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refer to the School/Faculty/Theme, the first digit refers to the level and the subsequent digits are unique to the module.
48
Mulcahy, Selwood, Summerfield and Netten, (2000) Mediating Medical Negligence Claims: An Option for the
Future? London: The Stationery Office.
Palmer & Roberts, (2005) ADR and the Primary Forms of Decision-Making. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press.
Spencer & Brogan, (2007) Mediation Law and Practice. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Stewart, (2003) Arbitration – Commentary and Sources. Dublin: Firstlaw Ltd.
Higgins E. & Tatham, (2006) Successful Legal Writing. 1st ed. London: Thomson – Sweet & Maxwell
Knowles & Thomas (2006) Effective Legal Research. 1st ed. London: Thomson – Sweet & Maxwell.
Bradney, et al. (2005) How to Study Law. 5th ed. London: Thomson – Sweet & Maxwell.
The following websites are good sources of information:
www.courts.ie
www.irlgov.ie
www.firstlaw.ie
www.westlaw.ie
www.irlii.org
www.justis.com
http://sportsdra.ie/index.htm
Journals:
Current Legal Problems
Dispute Resolution Journal
Journal of Law and Society
Law and Contemporary Problems
Law and Policy
Law and Society Review
Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution
Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Journal
Yale Law Journal
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University
Module title
Placement: Law in Society
Module code 68
LGXXX
School/Faculty/Theme
School of Law and Government
Module Co-ordinator
Dr Noelle Higgins
Office number
C231
Level
3
Credit rating
5
Pre-requisite(s) 69
Co-requisite(s) 70
Note: Students cannot choose both the dissertation option and this option.
Note: The number of places on this module are limited. ∗
Module aims
The aim of this module is to offer students the opportunity to combine the theory of law with the observation
and the experience of law in action in the profession legal environment, e.g. in community law centres such
as Ballymun Community Law Centre and Irish legal organisations such as the Irish Penal Reform Trust.,
Migrant Rights Centre, and Irish statutory bodies such as the Irish Commission for Human Rights and the
Equality Authority.
This module aims to provide students with a set of transferable skills and an insight into the working of
aspects of the Irish legal system and Irish society.
It aims to enhance students' practical legal skills, e.g. interpersonal, communication, organisational and
decision-making, and to allow them to apply their legal knowledge to actual legal issues.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module students will have acquired improved practical skills such as communication and
presentation skills.
They will understand how to apply legal knowledge and theory to real legal issues.
They will be able to appreciate how aspects of the Irish legal system and Irish society function in reality.
They will also have gained valuable experience from working with experienced legal professionals.
Indicative syllabus
DCU has a successful history of integrating students' academic study with realistic placements in
organisations, based on the work abilities of students and their programme objectives, through the INTRA
office (see http://www.dcu.ie/intra/index.shtml). This module will draw on the valuable experience of this
office to draw up guidelines for students taking up placements as part of their programme.
∗Students will apply for the module at the end of their second year. Only those obtaining a 2nd class
honours grade one level will be eligible to apply. A selection committee will review applications and, if
necessary, interview applicants. A seminar and guidance on the placement experience will be given to those
students who undertake this module in Semester 1.
Assessment 71
Observation Report
100%
End-of-module examination
0%
TOTAL
100
Indicative reading list
Core
Guidelines on the placement process will be available on the module's Moodle page (DCU's online learning
environment).
Students will also be directed to information and literature relevant to the specific organisation where they
will be placed prior to the placement to prepare them for their position.
68
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refer to the School/Faculty/Theme, the first digit refers to the level and the subsequent digits are unique to the module.
69
The title(s) and code(s) of any module(s) that must be completed before this module can be taken.
70
The title(s) and code(s) of any module(s) that must be taken at the same time as this module.
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Include all relevant assessment elements and only relevant assessment elements.
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University – Year 1/2/3
Principles of Public International Law
LG120
School of Law and Government
Dr Adam McAuley
C223
1/2/3
5
Module title
Module code 72
School/Faculty/Theme
Module co-ordinator
Office number
Level
Credit rating
Module aims
The aim of this module is to enable students to study and evaluate the norms and rules of the public
international law system.
The module aims to provide students with a knowledge and appreciation of the sources and subjects of
public international law.
The module aims to enable students to undertake independent research in the area of public international
law.
The module also aims to enhance students' legal skills and critical thinking abilities on the module themes.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this module students will be able to:
Understand the history, development and evolution of the public international law system.
Access, research and understand the nature of public international law instruments.
Appreciate how the public international law system regulates States and non-State actors.
Understand the enforcement mechanisms in the public international law system and appreciate judgments of
international judicial bodies such as the International Court of Justice.
Make judgements on the application of the legal rules of the public international law system to hypothetical
scenarios.
Indicative syllabus
Introduction to the Public International Law System - history, development and evolution of the system;
nature of public international law system
Sources of PIL - Conventional and Customary Sources of PIL, jus cogens norms, the role of the UN and
other bodies in 'creating' PIL
Subjects of PIL - Personality, Statehood and Recognition, Minorities, Non-State Actors
General Principles of PIL - UN Declaration on Friendly Relations, Sovereignty, Humanitarian Intervention
Breaches of PIL and their Consequences - State Responsibility, ICJ Genocide Case
Responses to Breaches of PIL - Peaceful Settlement of Disputes, Collective Enforcement
Contemporary Issues in PIL - Human Rights, the Law of Armed Conflict, international criminal tribunals
Assessment
Continuous Assessment
50%
End-of-module examination
50%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
Cassese, International Law, 2nd ed., (Oxford: OUP, 2004)
Students should also refer regularly to legal journal and periodicals. They will also be directed to articles
available on Library Databases JSTOR and Heinonline during the course of the module.
Lecture notes, links to journal articles, case law and websites are
posted on the module's Moodle page (DCU's online learning environment).
Supplementary
Bradney, Cownie, Masson, Neal & Newell, How to Study Law, 5th ed., (London: Thomson, Sweet & Maxwell,
2005)
Dixon, Textbook on International Law, 6th ed., (Oxford, New York: OUP, 2007)
Evans, International Law, 2nd ed., (Oxford, New York: OUP, 2006)
Crawford, The Creation of States in International Law, 2nd ed., (Oxford, New York: OUP, 2006)
Gray, International Law and the Use of Force, 3rd ed., (Oxford: OUP, 2008)
Higgins, & Tatham, Successful Legal Writing, (London: Thomson, Sweet & Maxwell, 2006)
Knowles & Thomas, Effective Legal Research. 1st ed. London: Thomson, Sweet & Maxwell, 2006)
Mahoney, The Challenge of Human Rights, (MA: Blackwell, 2007)
Orakhelashvili, Peremptory norms in international law, (Oxford: OUP, 2006)
Ratner, Accountability for Human Rights Atrocities in International Law, Oxford: OUP, 2001).
Sassoli,, How does Law protect in War?, 2nd ed., 2006, Geneva: ICRC.
Shaw, International Law, 5th ed., (Cambridge: CUP, 2003)
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Module descriptor
Dublin City University – Year 3
Law of Trusts
LGXXX
School of Law and Government
Dr Olivia Smith
C221
3
5
Module title
Module code 73
School/Faculty/Theme
Module co-ordinator
Office number
Level
Credit rating
Module aims
The aim of this module is to enable the student to study and evaluate the role of the trust mechanism across
a number of areas.
The module aims to provide students with a knowledge and critical appreciation of, the substantive rules of
the subject area in this complex and evolving area of law.
The module aims to enhance students’ legal and critical skills in the context of the subject area.
Learning outcomes:
At the end of this module students will be able to:
Understand the historical background to the trust concept
Research, organise and deliver a group presentation on the role of the trust mechanism in disputes over
ownership of the family home
Appreciate the emerging role of the trust as a remedial device in commercial matters
Access and evaluate complex primary sources of law relating to the trust
Make judgements on the application of the legal rules to hypothetical factual scenarios
Indicative syllabus
Introduction to the legal concept of the trust and the nature of property in trust
Historical and Contemporary uses of the trust
Trusts, Certainties and Powers
The Constitution of Trusts – the role of the doctrine of unconscionability in the creation and operation of
trusts
Resulting Trusts
Contemporary Analysis of the Trust Mechanism: Trusts of the Family Home
Charitable Trusts
Constructive Trusts and Strangers to the Trust – the role of the trust as a remedy in commercial matters
The Fiduciary Nature of trusteeship and the influence of the trust on legal rules imposing obligations on
solicitors, agents and company directors
Breach of Trust
Critical Perspectives on the Trust Device
Assessment
Group project
30%
End-of-module examination
70%
TOTAL
100%
Indicative reading list
Core
Delany, Equity and the Law of Trusts in Ireland (Thomson Roundhall, 2007)
Scott Hunt and Lim (eds.), Feminist Perspectives on Equity and Trusts (Cavendish, 2001)
Pearce and Stevens, The Law of Trusts and Equitable Obligations 4th ed. (Oxford University Press, 2006)
Pettit, Equity and the Law of Trusts 10th ed. (Oxford University Press, 2006)
Hudson, Equity & Trusts 5th ed. (Cavendish, 2007 )
Martin, Modern Equity 17th ed. (Thomson Sweet and Maxwell
Hayton, The Law of Trusts (Sweet and Maxwell, 2003)
Supplementary
Mee, The Property Rights of Co-Habitees (Hart Publishing, 1998)
Hudson, New Perspectives on Property Law, Human Rights and the Home (Cavendish, 2004)
Mitchell and Moody (eds.) Foundations of Charity (Hart Publishing, 2000)
Birks and Pretto (eds.) Breach of Trust (Hart Publishing, 2002)
Wildblood et al. Cohabitation and Trusts of Land (Sweet and Maxwell, 2006)
Oakley, Constructive Trusts (Sweet and Maxwell, 2008)
O’Halloran, Charity Law (Roundhall, 2000)
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refer to the School/Faculty/Theme, the first digit refers to the level and the subsequent digits are unique to the module.
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