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LW202: Property Law

Module Title	Property Law
Module Code	LW202
Module Tutor	Catherine V Thomas
School	Accounting and Law
CAT Points	30
Level of Study	5
Pre-requisites	Before taking this module you must pass LW160 or pass LW190
Co-requisites	None
Restrictions	None
Brief Description	This module will cover the systems of land law in England and Wales and provide an understanding of the basic principles of ownership of land, both freehold and leasehold together with the acquisition and protection of third party rights.
Indicative Syllabus	Introduction to land law and concepts of ownership, enforceability of 3rd party rights and interests, trusts of land and co-ownership, leases and leasehold covenants, freehold covenants, easements, mortgages, licenses, options and adverse possession, land registration
Learning Outcomes	i. Knowledge and Understanding By the end of the module, students should be able to: a) Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the principles of land ownership in England and Wales and the creation and enforceability of a wide range of different interests in land. b) Demonstrate an understanding of the social and commercial context of land law and its importance to both private and commercial ownership c) Demonstrate a knowledge of the underlying policy reasons for changes in the law, past, present and future ii. Skills By the end of the module students should have developed skills in: a) Application and problem solving Able to apply the legal principles studied to a complex range of land law based problems and present well supported conclusions b) Sources and research Able to identify sources for research and establish a strategy for research using standard research tools c) Analysis, evaluation, critical judgement and synthesis Able to identify relevant facts and issues in relation to the different interests in land Able to distinguish between similar complex factual situations e.g. al lease and a licence. Able to present a reasoned view critically evaluating issues in relation to land law d) Autonomy and ability to learn Able to carry out reading and study with limited staff guidance Able without assistance to access comprehend and use a variety of sources to broaden knowledge of developing areas of land law Able to plan and manage their workload. e) Communication and literacy Able to communicate more complex legal issues clearly, both orally and in writing, using legal terminology correctly. f) Other key skills IT — able to use electronic sources for research and to present an accurately word processed text Team working — able to work in a group as a participant who contributes effectively to the group’s task
Learning and Teaching Activities	Staff/student contact : 25% Student independent study : 75%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide)	001: 50% Coursework: Standard: 2500 words or equivalent 002: 50% Written Exam: End of year, unseen, closed book: 2.00 hours
Special Assessment Requirements	None
Indicative Resources	The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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