Tort Law 1 (M5402)
Tort Law 1
Module M5402
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
In broad terms, Tort Law is the area of civil law primarily concerned with providing a remedy to persons who have been wrongfully harmed by the conduct of others. This module introduces students to tort and explores a number of the key elements and general principles of tort law. The focus is predominantly on the law in England and Wales, but other jurisdictions and the socio-political context of tort law will be explored as appropriate.
Module learning outcomes
Evaluate the different areas of tort law addressed in this module
Communicate appropriate understanding of tort law accurately and reliably with appropriately structured and coherent arguments
Undertake appropriate guided activity to begin to develop the skills necessary to find sources of tort law.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (1000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Fri 16:00 | 70.00% |
| Multiple Choice questions | Semester 1 Assessment | 30.00% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222022222 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 00010010101 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 00101001010 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Amir Paz-Fuchs
Convenor
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Dr Neil Partington
Assess convenor, Convenor
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