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School of Law, Politics and Sociology

Tort Law 2 (M6402)

Tort Law 2

Module M6402

Module details for 2022/23.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 4

Module Outline

This module builds upon the Tort Law 1 Autumn Term/Semester module by further developing the skills and knowledge acquired in Tort Law 1 and engaging with further key elements and 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

Further develop the skills necessary to find and utilise sources of tort law.

TypeTimingWeighting
Distance Exam (1500 words)Semester 2 Assessment100.00%
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.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterLecture1 hour32222222210
Spring SemesterSeminar1 hour01010101010
Spring SemesterSeminar1 hour10101010100

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