Undergraduate Module Descriptor

LAW3041B: Trusts

This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.

Module Aims

The aims of the module are:

 

  • To achieve a critical understanding of the general principles of the law of Trusts, both in their own right and within the wider context of property law, and to do so by concentrating on selected topics which are studied in depth.

 

  • To achieve flexibility in the study of Trusts law, and selectivity within the considerable amount of material, so that problems in Trusts law can be correctly identified and addressed succinctly and accurately with full legal authority.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

This module's assessment will evaluate your achievement of the ILOs listed here – you will see reference to these ILO numbers in the details of the assessment for this module.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to:
Module-Specific Skills1. demonstrate detailed, comprehensive knowledge of the law of Trusts and a substantial range of major concepts, values and principles relevant to its application;
2. compare, analyse and synthesise the principal rules and theories relating to the law of Trusts;
3. select and assess appropriate techniques of evaluation and evaluate selected aspects of the law of Trusts critically.
Discipline-Specific Skills4. demonstrate detailed, comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a range of complex and technical legal concepts and principles;
5. define complex legal problems, identify their relative significance and select appropriate methods for investigating and critically evaluating them;
6. select, integrate and present, coherently and reflectively, relevant law and legal/theoretical arguments.
Personal and Key Skills7. demonstrate engaged, effective and accurate communication skills in a manner appropriate to the discipline / different contexts;
8. identify, retrieve and use efficiently a range of resources with minimum guidance;
9. demonstrate the ability to interact effectively and proactively within a team / learning group and to share information and ideas, and to manage conflict;
10. demonstrate the ability to work independently, within a limited time frame, to complete a specified task.

Indicative Reading List

This reading list is indicative - i.e. it provides an idea of texts that may be useful to you on this module, but it is not considered to be a confirmed or compulsory reading list for this module.

Basic reading:

 

There are no texts specified as essential but the following are all recommended for students to choose from;

 

Text Books

 

Virgo, Graham, The Principles of Equity and Trusts, 2012, Oxford University Press

 

Moffat, G., Trusts Law, Text and Materials, 5th ed. 2009, Cambridge University Press

 

Oakley, A. J., Parker and Mellows: The Modern Law of Trusts, 9th ed. 2008, Sweet and Maxwell

 

Pettit, P., Equity and the Law of Trusts, 11th ed. 2009, Oxford University Press

 

Panesar, S., Exploring Equity and Trusts, 2010, Pearson

 

Martin, J., Hanbury and Martin: Modern Equity, 18th ed. 2009, Sweet & Maxwell

 

Shorter Texts

Watt, G. Trusts and Equity, 3rd ed. 2008, Oxford University Press

 

Penner, J. E. The Law of Trusts, 5th ed. 2006, Oxford University Press

 

Hudson, A. Understanding Equity and Trusts, 3rd ed. 2008, Routledge-Cavendish

 

Edwards, R. and Stockwell, N. Trusts and Equity, 9th ed. 2009, Pearson Education.

 

Cases and Materials Book

Watt, G. Todd and Watt's Cases & Materials on Equity and Trusts, 7th ed. 2009, Oxford University Press

 

Burn, E. H. Maudsley & Burn's Trusts & Trustees Cases & Materials, 7th ed. 2008 Oxford University Press

 

Statute Book

A number of satisfactory books are on the market but two good ones are;

Thomas, M. Blackstone’s Statutes on Property Law 2009-10, 17th ed, Oxford University Press

 

Hewitson, R. Property Law Statutes 2010-11, Routledge