The Law of Tort

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

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.

    Summarise 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.

    Develop logical arguments based on established legal principles to 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.

    Critically compare 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.