RGU: RGU Module: Law Of Contract (BS2153)

Module Title
Law Of Contract

Keywords
Obligations; general principles; formation; terms; breach; remedies

Reference

BS2153

SCQF Level

SCQF 8

SCQF Points

ECTS Points

7.5

Created

May 2002

Approved

April 2004

Amended

March 2013

Revision No.

This Module Revision is not active until 01/Sep/2013

Prerequisites for Module

None, in addition to SCQF entry requirement or equivalent.

Corequisite Modules

None.

Precluded Modules

None.

Aims of Module

1) To provide a fundamental understanding of the nature and functions of contract law.
2) To exercise a detailed examination of the constituent principles of contract law.
3) To apply legal principles and precedent to hypothetical problems in contract.
4) To illustrate the interface between common and statute law in the area of contract, as well as investigate the growing influence and activities of the European Union on national contract law.
5) Develop a skills base for further study of law modules which require the knowledge and understanding of contract law.

Learning Outcomes for Module

On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:

1.	Demonstrate a sound understanding of fundamental contract law principles and sources and their development in Scotland.
2.	Develop an understanding in precedent and competence in the application of contract law to particular problems.
3.	Exhibit analytical and writing skills, and the ability to work independently.
4.	Demonstrate an understanding of the applicability of contract law principles in other legal subject areas.

Indicative Module Content

General principles; law of obligations; unjustified enrichment; formation of contract; promise; illegality;

contract terms: error; interpretation; incorporated and implied terms; unfair contract terms regime; termination; third party rights; breach of contract; remedies

Indicative Student Workload

Contact Hours	Full Time	Part Time
Lectures/Tutorials	36	36
Online activities	0	0
Directed Study
Directed Study	60	60
Private Study
Private Study	54	54

Mode of Delivery

This is a lecture and tutorial based module. Lectures provide core module content. Tutorials develop associated higher level skills through student centred learning.

Assessment Plan

	Learning Outcomes Assessed
Component 1	3
Component 2	1,2,4

Component 1 - Written coursework exercise worth 30% of the overall module grade.

Component 2- Examination worth 70% of the overall module grade.

Indicative Bibliography

1.	HUNTLEY. J.A.K., 2003. Contract cases and materials. 2nd ed. Edinburgh: W Green and Son.
2.	MACQUEEN, H.L. and THOMSON, J., 2012. Contract law in Scotland. 3rd ed. London: Bloomsbury Professional.
3.	MCBRYDE, W.W., 2007. The law of contract in Scotland. 3rd ed. Edinburgh: W.Green.
4.	BLACK, G.,2010. Woolman on contract. 4th ed. Edinburgh: W Green.
5.	BLACK, R., HENDERSON et al.eds. 2002. The Laws of Scotland: Stair Memorial Encyclopaedia. London: Lexisnexis/Butterworths, various volumes relevant to the law of contract.
6.	LITTLE, T., 2010. Contract Law Essentials. Dundee: Dundee University Press.
7.	LITTLE, T., 2012. Contract Law - Essential Cases. Dundee: Dundee University Press.