Undergraduate Module Descriptor

LAW3029: Discrimination Law

This module descriptor refers to the 2018/9 academic year.

It is envisaged that the syllabus will include the following topics. Precise content and order may vary.

Introduction to Discrimination Law – History, theoretical background, patterns of discrimination

Prohibited Conduct: direct & indirect discrimination, disability, harassment, victimisation

Grounds/Protected Characteristics: Age, disability, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation

Conflicting protections: multiculturalism, religion, gender and sexual orientation

Structural issues: sexual harassment, racial profiling, disability discrimination, intersectional discrimination

Beyond the UK context: international examples – 3 case studies

This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
55	245	0

...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	46	23 x 2 hour Lectures (including introductory and revision sessions)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	9	6 x 1.5 hour Workshops
Guided Independent Study	120	Individual reading and lecture preparation
Guided independent study	35	Workshop preparation
Guided independent study	80	Summative assessment preparation
Guided Independent Study	10	Formative assessment preparation

This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).