Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Identify and explain the main English law principles underpinning the law relating to marine insurance.
- Appraise and criticise existing debates in U.K. marine insurance law, using appropriate legal research skills.
- Analyse relevant legal materials, including statutes, case law and appropriate secondary sources.
- Locate and analyse relevant legal and other primary and secondary source materials.
- Apply the legal principles, with appropriate legal authorities, in the solution of complex problems.
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Describe and assess existing areas of debate affecting marine insurance law and policy.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main principles under English common law and legislation that govern marine insurance policies
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Identify and analyse key issues.
- Display clarity and objectivity in written discussion demonstrating an awareness of issue of academic integrity.
- think critically, develop coherent arguments in writing.
- Distinguish relevant from irrelevant materials.
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Blended Learning | 22 |
Independent Study | 128 |
Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
J Gilman QC, et al (2020 (with 2nd supp)). Arnould: Law of Marine Insurance and Average. Sweet & Maxwell.
O Gurses (2016). Marine Insurance Law. Routledge.
Assessment
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Essay
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: Individual feedback will be provided.
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Coursework | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Coursework | 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 |
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Coursework | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External