Undergraduate Course: Contract (LAWS10078)
Course Outline
| School | School of Law |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 40 |
ECTS Credits | 20 |
| Summary | The theory and function of the law of contract with reference to the associated concepts of unilateral promise and unjust enrichment. Consideration will be given to such topics as constitution and breach of contract; public policy and contracts; and the future of contract law. |
| Course description |
Not entered
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: 30 |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
400
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 38,
Summative Assessment Hours 3,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
351 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
67 %,
Coursework
33 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Essay (33%), exam (67%) |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 3:00 | |
Learning Outcomes
To develop in each member of the class:
a critical knowledge and understanding of the Scots law of contract in its doctrinal, comparative and social context;
the ability to articulate that knowledge and understanding in speech and writing;
and the capacity to carry out research in the source materials for modern contract law.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Contract hons |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Martin Hogg
Tel: (0131 6)50 2071
Email: |
Course secretary | Mrs Susan Leask
Tel: (0131 6)50 2344
Email: |
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