Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Aims
To introduce the basic principles of core aspects of the law of Torts, namely: negligence, nuisance and trespass to the person.
Intended Learning Outcomes
demonstrate awareness of principles and values and ethics of the Torts of negligence, nuisance, and trespass to the person: 1
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts, values, principles and the rules of negligence, nuisance, and trespass to the person within an institutional, social, national and global context: 1
demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge and understanding to offer evidenced conclusions, addressing complex actual or hypothetical problems: 1
Lectures - 20 hours
Tutorials - 6 hours
Revision session - 2 hours
Lecture and tutorial preparation - 52 hours
Assessment preparation and further reading - 70 hours
Description of Module Assessment
1: Assignment weighted 100%Assignment with word limit of 2,000 words (excluding footnotes)
Students must answer one problem question from a choice of two.