Undergraduate Module Descriptor

LAW4015: The Law of Torts

This module descriptor refers to the 2016/7 academic year.

Module Content

Syllabus Plan

It is envisaged that the syllabus will include all or most of the following topics in the following order although precise content and order may vary.

Term One

Introduction to Tort

Trespass to Person

Introduction to Negligence

Duty of Care

Psychiatric Harm

Public Bodies

Omissions

Financial Loss

Breach

Causation of Damage

Remoteness of Damage

Defences

Term Two

Trespass to Land

Private Nuisance

Rylands v Fletcher

Public Nuisance

Defamation

Malicious Prosecution

Malicious Falsehood

Privacy

Vicarious Liability

Learning and Teaching

This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
51.5	248.5	0

...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activity	44	Lectures
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activity	7.5	Workshops
Guided Independent study	75	Preparation for workshops
Guided Independent study	15	Preparation for formative assessment
Guided Independent study	30	Preparation for assessed essay
Guided Independent study	30	Preparation for exam
Guided Independent study	98.5	Additional reading and private study

Online Resources

This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).