Course Catalogue

Equality Law and Society LAW4195

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Law
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course will explore equality law in its social context. Using theoretical and comparative methodological approaches, it will consider topical issues and debates in the field of equality law and will examine the relationship between equality law and society.

Timetable

10 x 2-hour seminar

Requirements of Entry

This course is only available to LLB students (and visiting law students).

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

1. Essay (25%): 1500 words.

2. Written exam (75%): 1.5-hour duration.

Main Assessment In: April/May

Course Aims

This course aims to offer a thought-provoking study of equality law in its social context, explore topical issues of debate in the field from comparative and theoretical perspectives and encourage the acquisition of independent research, analytical, evaluative and communication skills.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

 

1. evaluate different theories of equality and how these relate to aims of equality law

2. analyse equality law in its social context

3. critique equality law method, using theories of equality

4. appraise different justice models for achieving equality law aims (including the role of lawyering for social change) and 

5. critically compare and contrast equality law approaches in a selection of jurisdictions.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions