Module LAW1004 for 2023/4
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW1004: The Law of Contract
This module descriptor refers to the 2023/4 academic year.
Overview
NQF Level | 4 | ||
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Credits | 30 | ECTS Value | 15 |
Term(s) and duration | This module ran during term 1 (12 weeks) and term 2 (11 weeks) | ||
Academic staff | Dr Victoria Hamlyn () | ||
Pre-requisites | None | ||
Co-requisites | None | ||
Available via distance learning | No |
In this module, you will examine the English law of contract. Attention will be paid to the characteristics of contract, the nature, purposes and approaches of contract law, the nature and requirements of contractual agreement, consideration and other requirements for enforceability of contracts, terms and interpretation of contracts, vitiating factors and remedies. Traditionally, contract law alongside tort law is the ‘law of obligations’ and therefore an important part of everyday life for individuals, businesses and public agencies. Knowledge and understanding of contract law is imperative in a variety of theoretical and practical dispute resolution and problem solving contexts. The module emphasises application of the rules, principles and concepts of contract law to problems, while considering the practical consequences, to contextualise the law.
Module created | 01/10/2001 | Last revised | 25/04/2023 |
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