Land Law
| Module title | Land Law |
|---|---|
| Module code | LAW3017H |
| Academic year | 2021/2 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 9 |
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 the fundamental principles of English Land Law, focusing in particular on key rights which exist in relation to land. You will scrutinise the content of these rights, and consider the way in which the content requirements of each right have been developed through judicial decision. 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 is only available to students studying for the JD on the HKUST-Exeter Programmes in Law. 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, in particular statutes, and will be encouraged to think critically about the law with reference to the views of academic commentators.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. demonstrate detailed and comprehensive knowledge of land law and a substantial range of major concepts, values and principles relevant to its application
- 2. demonstrate ability to identify, explain and critically evaluate key issues in land law and to apply relevant rules and theories
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. demonstrate detailed and comprehensive knowledge of legal concepts and their contextual, social, and political implications
- 4. demonstrate ability to apply legal knowledge to a problem or case study and to suggest a conclusion supported by relevant arguments
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. demonstrate ability to manage relevant learning resources, information, and learning strategies, and to develop own arguments and opinions with minimum guidance
- 6. demonstrate ability to work independently and to manage time efficiently in preparing for scheduled learning activities, exercises and assessment
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | 122 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 4 | 4 x 1 hour tutorials |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 24 | 24 x 1 video recorded lectures |
| Guided independent study | 82 | Reading and preparing for tutorials |
| Guided independent study | 40 | Researching and writing essays |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorial questions | 4 x 1 hour | 1-6 | Feedback in tutorial from tutor |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best two out of maximum four essays (one per tutorial, each with equal weight) | 100 | 800 words per essay | 1-6 | Feedback in tutorial from tutor |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best two out of maximum four essays | One essay: 1600 words | 1-6 | August reassessment period |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
This reading list is indicative , providing an idea of textbooks that may be useful to you on this module, but it is not a confirmed or compulsory reading list:
The latest editions of:
Gardner, An Introduction to Land Law (Hart)
Dixon, Modern Land Law (Routledge)
Thomas (ed), Blackstone’s Statutes on Property Law (Oxford)
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| NQF level (module) | 6 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 10/01/2019 |
| Last revision date | 10/01/2019 |
