Legal Research Methods in Public Procurement

Code

LAWW4101

School

Law

Level

4

Credits

15

Semesters

Autumn UK

Summary

This module examines the different methods relevant for research in public procurement regulation, including the objectives, benefits and limitations of each, and their inter-relationship. It provides an in-depth examination of doctrinal legal method and an introduction to other key research methods, including theoretical, comparative law, qualitative and quantitative. These various methods will be examined through studying general literature on research methods and through specific case studies of the use of the different methods in the context of research on public procurement regulation.

Target Students

Only available to students on U7PPBPLP LLM Public Procurement Law and Policy, U7PPBPLPC PGCert Public Procurement Law and Policy, OR U7PPBPLPD PGDip Public Procurement Law and Policy.

Classes

Students are provided with materials for self-directed learning. Optional in-person teaching sessions take place partway through the relevant semester.

Assessment

• 100% Coursework: 15 pages

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Understanding of the key methods used in research relating to the regulation of public procurement, including their benefits, objectives and limitations;

 the ability to select and use appropriate methods for the student’s own research and to make use of research by others that uses the various methods.

Conveners

• Dr Paula Faustino