Summary of content

This module offers students an in-depth and holistic look at constitutional law, building upon the foundations created in Public Law. This begins with an advanced and critical study of the British constitution, including Scotland’s constitutional position and nature as a substate nation. From there, the focus is broadened to theories, methods and issues in the general field of constitutional law. In particular, an international, comparative discussion will explore the characteristics of constitutions and constitutional law around the world.


The approach is discussion based, reflecting the open and contested nature of constitutional law as a field. Students are encouraged to develop their own arguments and views through lectures, interactive seminars and written assessments, and to understand and apply complex ideas to constitutional issues.

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