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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Property Law | |||
| Reference | LL2255 | Version | 2 |
| Created | June 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | March 2017 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable students to obtain a knowledge and understanding of the main principles of property law. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain the main principles of Scots property law. |
| 2 | Analyse key issues relating to the principles of property law. |
| 3 | Apply the principles of property law to practical situations. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The Nature and Classification of Rights in Property; Ownership; Original Acquisition; Derivative Acquisition of Corporeal Moveable Property; Rights in Security; Possession; Incorporeal Property; Human Rights and Property; Introduction to Trusts - their nature and classification. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a lecture and tutorial based module. Lectures provide core module content. Tutorials develop associated higher level skills through student centred learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Written coursework exercise | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student must achieve an A in C1 |
| B | The student must achieve a B in C1 |
| C | The student must achieve a C in C1 |
| D | The student must achieve a D in C1 |
| E | The student must achieve an E in C1 |
| F | The student must achieve an F in C1 |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ANDERSON, C., 2016. Property: a guide to Scots law. Edinburgh: W Green. |
| 2 | REID, K.G.C., 1996. The law of property in Scotland. Edinburgh: The Law Society of Scotland/Butterworths. |