The Law of Tort

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU025872
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD4-Use of information
  • GD5-Communication and presentation
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the duty of care and general principles in the English law of tort and how a defendant breaches a duty of care owed to the claimant.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Define the main elements of duty of care under the law of tort, including an explanation of

    • the neighbour principle  
    • the current test for duty of care.
  • 1.2

    Explain factors relevant to establishing whether there has been a breach of duty of care, illustrating with examples from case law.

  • 1.3

    Explain tests used for establishing a breach of duty of care, using leading case law to explain.

  • 1.4

    Explain the test for causation and damages available in the English law of tort.

2

Be able to demonstrate skills in presenting cogent arguments.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Construct logical arguments based on established legal principles to critically assess the opinions of others in relation to the law of tort.

3

Be able to research, find and use appropriate sources of information to present arguments and opinions in essays and case studies related to the law of tort.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Quote a range of appropriate legal sources in order to provide supporting evidence for arguments and opinions presented in essays and case studies relating to the law of tort.