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Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW3041D: Trusts
This module descriptor refers to the 2022/3 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 trusts and equity;
- Creation of private trusts; classification of trusts and distinction of trusts from other legal concepts;
- Requirements of certainty in relation to trusts,
- Charities and non-charitable purpose trusts; unincorporated associations
- Trustees’ duties and powers
- Constructive and resulting trusts;
- Breach of trust and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | 242 | 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 | 30 | 20 x 1.5 hour lectures |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities | 20 | 10 x 2 hour seminars |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities | 8 | 8 x 1 hour Q&A sessions |
| Guided independent study | 149 | Individual reading, research and study |
| Guided Independent Study | 62 | Summative assessment preparation |
| Guided Independent study | 31 | Formative assessment preparation |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).