Land Law
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LAWW2013 | Law | 2 | 30 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- LAWW2013
- School
- Law
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 30
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module examines the nature of land ownership in English law, and the conceptual framework of the creation and transfer of estates and interests in land. This module also examines the principal third party interests affecting land, with particular emphasis on their creation/acquisition and their protection through changes of ownership.
Target Students
Only available to UG Year 2 students in the School of Law and exchange students hosted by the School of Law.
Classes
This module is taught through a combination of lectures and tutorials.
Assessment
- 25% Coursework: Coursework - 9 pages, assessed in autumn semester.
- 75% Exam (3-hour): Electronic examination, assessed in spring semester.
Assessed in both autumn & spring semest
Educational Aims
To introduce students to the nature of land ownership in English law and the conceptual framework of the creation and transfer of estates and interests in land; to introduce students to the principal third party interests affecting land; and to encourage students to examine critically the substance of the present law and the Law Commission proposals for reform.Learning Outcomes
- A knowledge and understanding of Land Law;
- Legal analytical skills;
- Legal skills - developing ability to read, construct and apply legal rules and principles to practical situations;
- Written presentational skills;
- Reading and comprehension skills.
Conveners
Last updated 07/01/2025.