Module overview
This course lays the foundation for further studies in commercial and maritime law by introducing you to advanced rules and applications of contract law. We will be exploring some key areas of commercial law, such as the law of agency and the sale of goods. The course trains your commercial analytical skills by exposing you to a range of complex relationships which often involve numerous parties and transactions, and by understanding how the law settles these in light of the reasonable expectation of the parties, commercial expedience, the integrity of legal concepts as well as wider policy factors.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- understand the concepts, main principles and legal relationships between parties in commercial transactions, covered within the syllabus.
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- think critically, develop coherent arguments in writing.
- distinguish relevant from irrelevant materials.
- manage your time effectively.
- display clarity and objectivity in oral discussion, demonstrating an awareness of academic integrity issues.
- identify and analyse key issues.
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- understand the concepts, main principles and legal relationships between parties in commercial transactions, covered within the syllabus;
- apply the legal principles, with appropriate legal authorities, in the solution of complex problems;
- analyse relevant legal materials;
Syllabus
The following is an indicative list of module content. These topics may change year-by-year, reflecting current developments and allowing syllabus evolution:
(1) Key Principles of Commercial Law
(2) Sale of Goods
(3) Transfer of Property
(4) Agency Law
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching for this module is by lectures and tutorials. Lectures will introduce the main principles and structure of the subject. You are expected to provide the main input to the tutorials, where the main issues are discussed.
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Seminar | 10 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 100 |
| Revision | 20 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
'Blackboard' learning platform. There is no set book. The Blackboard site will contain all the introductory material necessary, references to further sources, and links to further e-resources. All cases and statutes are available using the legal databases.
Assessment
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Mock Examination
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: Via written feedback forms, in accordance with Law School policy.
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Examination | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Examination | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Examination | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External