Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period typically comprising a mixture of learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for activities. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Exercise professional judgment in order to assess legal and policy issues and evaluate alternative constructions and justify a considered opinion.
Critically analyse information from a range of sources and formulate appropriate responses to complex legal problems which are relevant to regulatory and legislative issues in the administration of law in the digital world.
Demonstrate understanding of key legal principles, concepts, institutions and processes in the context of digital technology and the law.
Apply technical and legal knowledge to analyse the way in which future technological directions may develop and how these should be regulated by law.
Synthesise information from a broad range of relevant sources in order to critically evaluate legal and ethical issues arising from a range of technologies, innovations, and processes.
Apply professional judgement to interpret legal conclusions and justify a considered opinion on case studies relevant to the application of digital technologies.
