Module LAW2004C for 2018/9
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW2004C: The Law of Contract
This module descriptor refers to the 2018/9 academic year.
Overview
| NQF Level | 5 | ||
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| Credits | 30 | ECTS Value | 15 |
| Term(s) and duration | This module ran during term 1 (11 weeks) and term 2 (11 weeks) | ||
| Academic staff | Dr Tim Dodsworth (Convenor) | ||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||
| Co-requisites | None | ||
| Available via distance learning | No | ||
So much of everyday life is regulated by a contract: for example, buying food, or a train ticket, renting a house, or getting a job. Contract also regulates multi-million pound transactions: for example, building a new airport, or commissioning a container ship, or the corporate take-over of another company. Knowledge of contract law is empowering in helping us to understand these transactions and resolve disputes. It is a central part of the law of the England and Wales, and is prescribed by the governing bodies of the professions (solicitors and barristers) as a foundation subject for a qualifying law degree. In this module, you will examine how to make a contract, what happens when a contract is broken, and which circumstances enable one of the parties to escape from a contract. The emphasis of this module will be on applying the rules and principles of contract law in context to real-life cases.
| Module created | 03/04/2018 | Last revised | 03/04/2018 |
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