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 the ramifications of the tripartite contractual relationship involving agents, of the interaction between contract and property law in the context of debt financing, and of contracting transnationally through electronic means. Although these commercial contexts are very different, 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
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- understand property and security in commercial transactions;
- analyse relevant legal materials;
- apply the legal principles, with appropriate legal authorities, in the solution of complex problems;
- 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:
- manage your time effectively.
- display clarity and objectivity in oral discussion, demonstrating an awareness of academic integrity issues.
- distinguish relevant from irrelevant materials.
- identify and analyse key issues.
- think critically, develop coherent arguments in writing.
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.
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) Party autonomy and competing values
(2) Agency law
(3) Debt financing
(4) E-Commerce
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 | 22 |
| Revision | 20 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 100 |
| Seminar | 8 |
| 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
Formative assessment description
Mock ExaminationSummative
Summative assessment description
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Coursework | 100% |
Referral
Referral assessment description
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Written assessment | 100% |
Repeat
Repeat assessment description
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Written assessment | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External