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Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW1004: The Law of Contract
This module descriptor refers to the 2023/4 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:
- Introduction to English contract law
- Agreement and intention to create legal relations
- Consideration
- Enforceability and terms of contract
- Exception clauses
- Misrepresentation
- Frustration
- Duress, undue influence
- Remedies
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | 240 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 40 | 20 x 2 hour workshops |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 20 | 20 x 1 hour support sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | 146 | Individual study, reading, and research |
| Guided Independent Study | 94 | Assessment preparation |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).