LC3S318 - Family Law 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC3S318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Family Law | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Hayley Brain, Hannah Coburn | ||
| Module Team: | Holly Evans, Ayesha Fulat, Clare Lewis, Joanne Bates | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100485 - law | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The module will provide students with an introduction to the rules on family law.
The module will provide a basis for study for students to;
1. Develop a clear understanding of the law relating to the family;
2. Develop a clear understanding of the social and political context within which law relating to the family operates;
3. Analyse and apply the law relating to the family.
Content Summary
The module will cover the following indicative content:
· The formation of adult relationships: marriage, civil partnerships and cohabitation
· Nullity
· Forced marriage
· Domestic abuse
· Divorce and judicial separation
· Financial provision on divorce and separation
· Family property
· Child support
· Parenthood and parental responsibility
· Private law relating to children – The Children Act 1989
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 40 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evidence detailed knowledge of the law relating to the family and the social and political context within which those laws operate. |
| LO2 | Critically analyse, evaluate and apply laws relating to the family and to present information in a comprehensible and accessible manner and in a manner that meets relevant academic conventions. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Presentation with audio recording on a key issue or problem within family law. | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | Concentrated inquiry into a single family law case or subject | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |