Land Law 2 (M6026)
Land Law 2
Module M6026
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Pre-Requisite
This module can only be taken by students who have completed Land Law 1.
Module Outline
This module builds on Land Law 1 to further explore legal rules determining what it means to own land and/or other rights that relate to land. It considers the application of these rights to issues of contemporary relevance. Topics may include co-ownership, trusts of land, mortgages, leases 9and licences), freehold covenants and easements and profits.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate critical understanding of key legal principles and concepts and locate them within the broader framework of land law
Apply the knowledge and understanding gained to develop and sustain arguments on controversial points of land law and/or solve problems using appropriate techniques
Identify and analyse critically legal issues relating to specific topics of land law, which build upon the foundational knowledge and analysis gained from the study of Land Law 1
Demonstrate written fluency in subject specific legal terminology
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Distance Exam (2000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222220 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 10101010100 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 01010101010 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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