Law of Contract LAW1027

  • Academic Session: 2025-26
  • School: School of Law
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 1 (SCQF level 7)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 1
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course introduces to basic concepts of contract law by principal reference to English law. The course concentrates on principles of: formation of contracts; the content of contracts; vitiating factors; and breach of contract and remedies. Students are also introduced to certain debated themes in contract law.

Timetable

Thirty one-hour lectures; six one-hour tutorials.

Requirements of Entry

Entry to the Common law LLB or visiting student.

Excluded Courses

LAW 1022 Obligations 1B (LLB Scots Law)

LAW 1001 Business Law 

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

The assessment consists of a two-hour unseen written examination at the end of the course.

Main Assessment In: December

Course Aims

■ To develop knowledge and comprehension of the principles and themes addressed in each part of the course, by principal reference to English law (see box 6, above).

■ To enhance students' legal research, writing, and problem-solving skills.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

 

■ Demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the principles and themes addressed in each part of the course (see box 6, above).

■ Independently conduct legal research, identify and employ features of good legal writing, and respond usefully to legal problems.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

Completion of summative assessment.