Undergraduate Module Descriptor

LAW3030: Introduction to Discrimination Law

This module descriptor refers to the 2019/0 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

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
26	124	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	18	12 x 1.5 hour Lectures (including introductory and revision sessions)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	6	3 x 2 hour Workshops
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	2	1 x 2 hour feedback sessions for individual discussion of formatives
Guided independent study	60	Individual Reading and Lecture Preparation
Guided Independent Study	17.5	Workshop preparation
Guided Independent Study	37.5	Summative assessment preparation
Guided Independent Study	9	Formative assessment preparation

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

https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/equality-act