LAW41950 Advanced Contract Law 1

Academic Year 2023/2024

The purpose of this module is to look at the various vitiating factors that might apply to a contract. It then goes on to consider the various remedies available where there has been a breach of contract.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to identify, explain and apply the basic principles of law in relation to the formation of a contract. Students will also consider the likely contents of the contract. In particular students should have developed an ability to analyse factual situations and determine the relevant principles of contract law that are applicable to the resolution of problems raised. They should be able to support their answers by reference to relevant case law and statute. As postgraduates, students should be able to discuss and analyse the central doctrines of the modern law of contract and to reflect upon the principal controversies associated with these doctrines.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24

Specified Learning Activities

40

Autonomous Student Learning

50

Total

114

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

2 hour weekly lecture. Seminars involving active student participation. Critical skills developed through submitting compulsory written work 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
LAW10340 - Contract: Formation, LAW40800 - Contract Law in 21st Century


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: 1500 word written assignment Week 8 n/a Graded No

25

Examination: 2 hour end of Semester exam. 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

75


Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Post assessment feedback given to the students in the next available seminar.

Name Role
Ms Rachel Brady Tutor
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Autumn
     
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Thurs 13:00 - 14:50
Seminar Offering 1 Week(s) - 4, 6, 10, 12 Wed 09:00 - 10:50
Autumn