Undergraduate Module Descriptor

LAW3030: Introduction to 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

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
28.5	121.5	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	24	12 x 2 hour Lectures (including introductory and revision sessions)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	4.5	3 x 1.5 hour Workshops
Guided Independent Study	60	Individual Reading and Lecture Preparation
Guided independent study	17.5	Workshop preparation
Guided Independent Study	35	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