Advanced contract law

LWM83

This course consists of four modules which aim to give you a detailed understanding of contract law. The course is primarily based on the common law of England. It also examines some statute law which has changed or added to the common law, for example the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

Study as an individual course

Module A: Overview of English contract law

LWM83A

Definition and formation of contract
Limits of the contractual obligation
Terms of a contract
Vitiating factors
Discharge of contract
Remedies for breach of contract

Module B: Law of agency

LWM83B

What is agency?
Formation of agency
The external effects of agency
Different types of agency
Relations between a principal and an agent
Relations with third parties
Termination of agency

Module C: Sale of goods law

LWM83C

Introduction to the law relating to the sale of goods
The types of obligation created
Passing of property
Nemo dat quod non habet principles and exceptions
Duties of the seller and buyer
Remedies of seller and buyer

Module D: Insurance

LWM83D

Introduction to insurance contracts
Validity of an insurance contract
Remedies and rights of insurer, liabilities of insurer, interpretation, making claims and indemnifying policyholders.

Assessment

Each module is assessed by a 45-minute unseen written exam.

Sequence

It is strongly recommended that you attempt the modules in order.

How to apply

You can apply to study a module individually as a standalone unit or as part of a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Master of Laws qualification. (In either scenario, they must be studied in order.)

These modules also contribute towards the following specialist pathways for Laws:

Commercial and Corporate Law
Common Law

Apply via Postgraduate Laws.

Kumari Lane

Kumari Lane is a Teaching and Scholarship Lecturer at Queen Mary College University of London and an Associate Lecturer at Birkbeck College University of London. The subjects she teaches are contract, torts and conflict of laws/private international law. Her publications are in conflict of laws and legal education. Her current research is on legal protection for climate change migrants who cross borders.