NG4S733 - Law For The Built Environment 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG4S733 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Law For The Built Environment | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built Environment and Civil Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Built Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Lewis Bishop, Adam Collins | ||
| Module Team: | Chris Pritchard, Daniel Hedges, Stuart Bunston, Darren Evans, Shane Galvin | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100151 - construction management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
This module focuses upon the key areas of law that underpin Corporate Social responsibility [CSR], and the Built Environment, namely
Contractual obligations and dispute avoidance
Supply chain management and procurement
Human Rights issues common to CSR
Sustainable Environment
Health and Safety
Land and Construction
Content Summary
UK legal system, devolved government powers, and international law
Conflict management including alternative methods of dispute resolution
Common law and statutory obligations in tort, contract, and modern slavery, including restitution and human rights
Contractual issues relating to procurement and supply chain management
Health and safety at work legislation
Environmental law including human rights issues
Land law including ownership rights and liabilities, easements, boundaries, design, and build, TPO’s and listed building status.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Independent Study | 98 |
| Directed Study | 54 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate key areas of law associated with CSR, namely, common law and statutory obligations, conflict management, health and safety, contractual obligations, and related human rights issues. |
| LO2 | Critically examine the legal duties and rights of stakeholders relating to land and the environment. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | A written test within the time tabled session which is time constrained and is not invigilated. | 60 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Student Choice 1 | A presentation or Poster are offered in order to complete the required assessment task | 20 | 3000 | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Student Choice 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |