LC4S063 - Property Law in Practice 06 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC4S063 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Property Law in Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Leane Barnes | ||
| Module Team: | Benjamin Jones, Adam Collins, Hannah Menard | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 06 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The module will provide a basis for study for students to:
1. develop knowledge and understanding of Property Law in Practice in England and Wales
2. to apply these in order to perform the critical steps in a residential and/or commercial property transaction and in relation to freehold and leasehold property
Content Summary
The module comprises of the following elements:
• Freehold land
• Leasehold land
• Planning
• Property taxation
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 40 |
| Independent Study | 106 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 4 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and systematic understanding of property law in practice and employ relevant legal practice skills in this area |
| LO2 | Apply in-depth knowledge and a systematic understanding to problem situations involving different degrees of complexity in property law and practice in order to provide reasoned and evidenced conclusions |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Open Book Examination 1 | Examination 1: A test of knowledge and understanding in the area of property law and practice | 120 | N/A | 70 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | Examination 2: A test of knowledge and understanding in the area of property law and practice | 60 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Onsite Open Book Examination 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |