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Course
Advanced contract law
Module information>
This course consists of four modules which aim to give you a detailed understanding of contract law. The course is primarily based on the common law of England. It also examines some statute law which has changed or added to the common law, for example the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
Module A: Overview of English contract law
LWM83A
- Definition and formation of contract
- Limits of the contractual obligation
- Terms of a contract
- Vitiating factors
- Discharge of contract
- Remedies for breach of contract
Module B: Law of agency
LWM83B
- What is agency?
- Formation of agency
- The external effects of agency
- Different types of agency
- Relations between a principal and an agent
- Relations with third parties
- Termination of agency
Module C: Sale of goods law
LWM83C
- Introduction to the law relating to the sale of goods
- The types of obligation created
- Passing of property
- Nemo dat quod non habet principles and exceptions
- Duties of the seller and buyer
- Remedies of seller and buyer
Module D: Insurance
LWM83D
- Introduction to insurance contracts
- Validity of an insurance contract
- Remedies and rights of insurer, liabilities of insurer, interpretation, making claims and indemnifying policyholders.
Assessment
Each module is assessed by a 45-minute unseen written exam.
Sequence
It is strongly recommended that you attempt the modules in order.
How to apply
You can apply to study a module individually as a standalone unit or as part of a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Master of Laws qualification. (In either scenario, they must be studied in order.)
These modules also contribute towards the following specialist pathways for Laws:
- Commercial and Corporate Law
- Common Law
