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School of Law, Politics and Sociology

Contract Law (Advanced) (M3066)

Contract Law (Advanced)

Module M3066

Module details for 2025/26.

30 credits

FHEQ Level 5

Module Outline

This module focuses on the principles and rules governing agreements between parties. It explores key concepts that may include contract formation, consideration, breach and remedies. Through case studies and legal principles, students gain a critical understanding of how contracts are created and enforced, preparing them to navigate and address contractual issues in professional practice.

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 the different areas of contract law addressed in the module.

Demonstrate the ability to critically apply the principles and rules covered in the module to hypothetical scenarios, supporting arguments with appropriate primary sources identified in the module.

Locate and utilise appropriate primary and secondary sources in the critical evaluation of the law.

TypeTimingWeighting
Essay (3000 words)Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:0080.00%
Multiple Choice questionsAutumn Semester Week 11 20.00%
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 SemesterSeminar1 hour01010101010
Autumn SemesterLecture1 hour11101000000
Autumn SemesterLecture2 hours11111011100
Autumn SemesterSeminar1 hour01010010101
Spring SemesterLecture1 hour10000000000
Spring SemesterLecture2 hours11111111000

How to read the week pattern

The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.

Dr Sirko Harder

Convenor
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Dr Jo Wilson

Convenor
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