Land Law
Module title | Land Law |
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Module code | LAW2017 |
Academic year | 2020/1 |
Credits | 30 |
Module staff | Dr Kim Bouwer (Lecturer) |
Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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Duration: Weeks | 12 | 11 |
Number students taking module (anticipated) | 400 |
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Module description
Land Law covers matters of fundamental importance to our society: the ownership of land and property, property rights and related obligations. In this module you will study in depth the fundamental principles of land law, focusing in particular on key rights which exist in relation to land. You will develop an understanding of the principles underlining land law and scrutinise how these principles have changed over time and how they have been shaped by society. In addition, you will study the formal and informal methods of acquiring rights over land, and the circumstances in which the burden of such rights will impact a third-party purchaser.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module aims to provide you with an in depth understanding of the definition, acquisition and transfer of rights over land. In this module you will be required to study primary legal sources and will be encouraged to think critically about the law with reference to legal commentators. The module aims to encourage you to think differently about land including how it is valued, exchanged, and regulated.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Identify and define the various property rights that exist in relation to land, and compare and classify estates and interests existing in registered land systems, their priorities, and dealings with third parties;
- 2. Evaluate the principles of land law within England and Wales, be aware of areas where reform is needed and take account of the Law Commission's recommendations in discussing such reforms;
- 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the detailed provisions of property law statutes, case judgments and academic commentary, and use them to support your application and analysis of land law;
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of complex and technical legal concepts and principles;
- 5. Identify key elements of legal problems, identify their relative significance and select appropriate methods for investigating and evaluating them;
- 6. Select and present in a coherent way relevant law and legal/theoretical arguments;
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. Demonstrate effective and accurate communication skills in a manner appropriate to the discipline/different contexts;
- 8. Identify, retrieve and use efficiently a range of resources with some guidance;
- 9. Interact effectively within a team/learning group and to share information and ideas.
- 10. Work independently, within a limited time frame, to complete a specified task.
Syllabus plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:
- Registered land system
- Lease
- Covenant
- Easement
- Mortgage
- Beneficial interest under trust
- Proprietary estoppel
- Adverse possession
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
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58 | 242 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 22 | 22 x 1 hour Lectures |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 13.5 | 9 x 1.5 hour teacher-led workshops |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 13.5 | 9 x 1 hour Q&A sessions |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 9 | 9 x 1 hour Q & A sessions |
Guided Independent study | 18 | Revision for Multiple Choice Exam |
Guided Independent study | 45 | Seminar preparation |
Guided Independent study | 45 | Syndicate preparation |
Guided Independent study | 31 | Essay preparation and writing |
Guided Independent study | 58 | Exam Preparation |
Guided Independent study | 45 | Individual reading and lecture preparation |
Formative assessment
Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Seminar topics to be researched and reported upon both individually and in groups | 9 x 1.5 hours | 1-9 | Oral feedback from tutors and peers |
Group Presentation | 15 minutes | 1-8, 10 | Verbal feedback as part of a study skills session |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
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45 | 55 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Multiple Choice Examination | 15 | 30 minutes | 1,4, 10 | Answer sheet |
Essay | 45 | 2,500 words | 1-8, 10 | Written feedback |
Exam | 40 | 1 hour 30 minutes | 1-7, 10 | Written feedback |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
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Multiple Choice Examination | Multiple Choice Examination (30 minutes) | 1-8, 10 | August/September reassessment period |
Essay | Essay (2,500 words) | 1-8, 10 | August/September reassessment period |
Exam | Exam (1 hour 30 minutes) | 1-7, 10 | August/September reassessment period |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Bevan Land Law (2018, OUP)
George & Layard Thompson’s Modern Land Law 7th edition (2017, OUP)
Blackstone's Statutes on Property Law
Credit value | 30 |
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Module ECTS | 15 |
Module pre-requisites | None |
Module co-requisites | None |
NQF level (module) | 5 |
Available as distance learning? | No |
Origin date | 01/10/2001 |
Last revision date | 03/09/2020 |