Contract Law (M3042)
Contract Law
Module M3042
Module details for 2025/26.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Full Module Description
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 an understanding of how contracts are created and enforced, preparing them to navigate and address contractual issues in professional practice.
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 an 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 evaluate arguments in relation to the different areas of contract law addressed in the module.
Demonstrate the ability to apply the principles and rules covered in the module to hypothetical scenarios, supporting arguments with appropriate primary sources identified in the module.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 80.00% |
| Multiple Choice questions | Autumn 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.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 01010010101 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 00101010101 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 10101001010 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111000 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11101000000 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111011100 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 10000000000 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 01010101010 |
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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