7H016E - Contract Law 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 7H016E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Contract Law | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Rachel Thomas | ||
| Module Team: | Hannah Menard, Adam Collins, Hayley Brain | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 15 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100485 - law | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
To provide for a detailed knowledge of private law contractual principles relating to formation, content and discharge.
• To provide for a critical consideration of the nature and adequacy of rules relating to formation, content and discharge within a broad context of commercial relationships.
• To provide for the development of commercial and professional judgement by enabling students to apply contract law principles to complex transactions and disputes.
Content Summary
This module examines advanced principles of contract law and their application within commercial and intellectual property contexts. At Level 7, the module moves beyond foundational concepts to develop critical and analytical understanding of how contractual obligations are created, interpreted, performed and enforced.
Through problem-based learning and an immersive Hydra simulation, students will critically evaluate contractual principles, judicial approaches and competing legal arguments, while considering how contractual arrangements operate. The module aims to develop students’ ability to identify complex contractual issues, apply legal principles to sophisticated factual scenarios, and construct well-supported legal arguments.
As part of the wider LLM Law and Intellectual Property, the module will develop students’ drafting literacy, enabling them to analyse and formulate clear and effective contractual terms. Students will also develop skills in assessing risk allocation, interpreting complex clauses and evaluating contractual disputes. Through commercially focused scenarios, the module strengthens commercial judgement and enables students to apply contract law principles to practical agreements.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 7 |
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 21 |
| Independent study | 110 |
| Directed Study | 12 |
| Total Hours Selected | 150 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Develop and demonstrate an in-depth and critical knowledge and understanding of contract law principles and relevant primary authorities and secondary sources, particularly in the context of commercial relationships. |
| LO2 | Critically interpret, evaluate and analyse the principles, rules and authorities governing contract law, including their application within complex commercial contexts. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Student Choice | Essay, Online, 3000 words or Presentation (Synchronous) Onsite, 20 min | 20 | 3000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Student Choice | ✔ | ✔ | |