Contract Law Advanced 2 (M6003)
Contract Law Advanced 2
Module M6003
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module explores the legal rules and principles relating to the terms of a contract and performance and breach of a contract. Topics covered may include express and implied terms, exemption clauses, frustration, performance of a contract, breach of contract and remedies for breach of contract.
Pre-Requisite
Students must have already undertaken Contract Law advanced 1: Formation and Vitiation, which provides the basis for this module by covering the requirements of an enforceable contract and vitiating factors.
Module learning outcomes
Evidence an understanding of the principles and rules relating to the rights and obligations arising from a contract.
Develop and critically evaluate arguments in relation to rules of law that are controversial or not settled.
Demonstrate the ability to critically apply the principles and rules covered in the module to hypothetical scenarios, supporting arguments with appropriate sources identified in the module.
Locate and utilise appropriate primary and secondary sources in the critical evaluation of the law.
| 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 | 32222222000 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 01010101000 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 00000000010 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 00101010100 |
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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