Land Law (M3064)
Land Law
Module M3064
Module details for 2025/26.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module provides an introduction to the legal rules governing the acquisition and transfer of private rights in land. It covers aspects of the law which form the framework of landholding in England and situates these rules in social, economic and environmental context. Topics may include: the doctrines of estates and tenure; definitions of “land” and “property”; transfer of rights in land and the role of equity and the trust; land registration; adverse possession; leasehold estates; rights in security; third party rights (easements, freehold covenants) and co-ownership.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate critical legal understanding of the framework of modern land law and knowledge of key principles and concepts
Apply the knowledge and understanding gained to develop and sustain critical arguments on controversial points of land law and/or solve problems using appropriate techniques
Locate and make appropriate use of relevant primary and secondary materials in researching written work
Demonstrate written fluency in subject specific legal terminology
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice questions | Autumn Semester Week 10 | 30.00% |
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 70.00% |
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 | Seminar | 1 hour | 01010010101 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 01010101010 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111011111 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111110 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 10101010100 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 10101001010 |
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