Single Subject Course
The Law of Tort (General Principles of Law)
Syllabus
The Nature and Liability in Tort: including fault based liability, strict liability, the doctrine in Ryland-v-Fletcher, vicarious liability and limitation of actions
Negligence: including duty and standard of care; contributory negligence; res ipsa loquitor; proof of damage and negligent mis-statement
Nuisance: including public nuisance, private nuisance, defences and remedies Trespass to Land: including defences and remedies and occupiers liability. An awareness of Trespass to the Person - assault, battery and false imprisonment, with their defences
General Defences: including volenti non fit injuria, mistake, act of God, inevitable accident, Statutory authority and Novus Actus Interviens
Learning outcomes
1. Understand the type of legal rule which requires persons to compensate others as a result of their infringement of those others' rights 2. Be aware of which infringements constitute a tort in law 3. Be aware of the remedies that are available for such infringements
Assessment
Four assignments
Entry Requirements
One of the Following
Two GSCE's at Grade B or above
Four GCSE's at Grade C or D
BTEC 1st Diploma (NVQ/GNVQ Level 2 or above)
ILEX Level 2 or Level 3 Qualifications
Other (Please specify)
Mature Student (A signed declaration will be required)
Cost
Single Subject - One payment of £265
General Principles of Law (Module One) £525 or deposit of £125 and eight monthly instalments of £50
Both Modules £1010 or deposit of £230 and 12 monthly instalments of £65
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