CE3594: Property Law
| School | Continuing and Professional Education |
| Department Code | LEARN |
| Module Code | CE3594 |
| External Subject Code | M223 |
| Number of Credits | 10 |
| Level | L5 |
| Language of Delivery | English |
| Module Leader | Mr Royston Havard |
| Semester | Autumn Semester |
| Academic Year | 2013/4 |
Outline Description of Module
This module will introduce students to the study of law relating to property and the general principles of property ownership and responsibility. This module introduces students to the rights and responsibilities attached to land.
METHODS OF TEACHING: Lectures followed by discussion, 20 contact hours
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: Class test and assignment demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the subject and showing ability in evaluation and analysis
On completion of the module a student should be able to
*list the responsibilities of property ownership
*define concepts such as adverse position, settlements and mortgages
*identify areas of the conveyancing/transfer procedure of property which require reform
*appreciate the different processes relating to the transfer of registered and non-registered land
How the module will be delivered
Lectures followed by discussion
20 contact hours
Skills that will be practised and developed
Intellectual Skills:
* relate provided material and material individually researched to the topics studied
* show an understanding of the topics through explanations in both written and oral form
* consider arguments/opinions and show an understanding and knowledge of relevant legal authorities
* develop own learning through reading and research of topics under study
* be aware of how and why the particular cases and legislation are used in given topics
Discipline Specific (including practical) Skills:
* consider legal problems and apply relevant law to given situations
* maintain knowledge and understanding through reading information on current debates/reforms
Transferable Skills:
* communicate effectively in both written and oral forms
* work effectively on an individual and group basis
* make notes from class lectures and other sources
* research and collate data from a variety of sources
How the module will be assessed
Class test and assignment demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the subject and showing ability in evaluation and analysis
Assessment Breakdown
| Type | % | Title | Duration(hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assessment | 100 | Coursework | N/A |
Syllabus content
Rights and responsibilities attached to land: ownership, occupation of land, transfer, rights of people over property owned by others
Implementations of registration of interest in a conveyancing/transfer search
Pre-contract enquiries and pre-completion searches
Essential Reading and Resource List
Smith, R, Property Law, 2nd edition, Longman
Thompson, MP, ModernLandLaw, OUP
Mackenzie, JA and Phillips, M, Textbook on Land Law, 9th edition, OUP
Cheshire, GC, Modern Law of Real Property, 2nd edition, Butterworth