Undergraduate Module Descriptor

LAW2015B: The Law of Torts

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

Overview

NQF Level 5
Credits 30 ECTS Value 15
Term(s) and duration

This module will run during term 1 (12 weeks) and term 2 (11 weeks)

Academic staff

Dr Matthew Channon (Convenor)

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Available via distance learning

No

This module introduces you to an important area of civil law, concerned with the imposition by law upon persons of legal standards of conduct the breach of which permit an action for damages or some other personal remedy. The module examines both responsibility bases (intention, negligence and non-fault) and major forms of recognised damage.

Module created

01/10/2001

Last revised

25/01/2021