The learning outcomes of the Tort Law module are designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of tort law principles, their practical application, and the development of critical thinking and research skills. If you complete the module successfully, you should be able to:
Demonstrate critical awareness of policy and principle in tort law: You should be able to critically assess the interplay between policy considerations and legal principles in both common law and legislative provisions, particularly in the context of the tort of negligence.
Explain the use of the duty concept in controlling liability: You should be able to understand how the concept of duty is employed as a mechanism to regulate liability in cases involving pure economic loss, psychiatric injury, and the liability of public bodies.
Analyse Legal principles governing occupiers' liability: You should be capable of analysing the legal principles that govern the liability of occupiers of premises, considering issues related to duty of care and foreseeability of harm.
Explain the law of nuisance and the rule in Rylands v Fletcher: You should be able to elucidate the principles of the law of nuisance and the key elements of the rule established in Rylands v Fletcher regarding strict liability for certain activities.
Analyse elements of a claim in defamation and defences promoting free speech: You should be proficient in breaking down the components of a defamation claim, including the elements of a defamatory statement, publication, and defences, while considering the implications for free speech.
Develop capacity for effective legal analysis and argument: You should have the ability to construct compelling legal arguments based on rigorous analysis of legal principles and relevant case law.
Enhanced reasoning skills for moderately complex legal questions: You should possess improved reasoning skills to tackle moderately complex legal issues and problems, drawing on your knowledge of tort law principles.
Evaluate and critique legal materials and arguments: You should be capable of critically evaluating and critiquing standard legal materials, arguments, and scholarly perspectives related to tort law.
Conduct moderately complex research exercises and use research evidence: You should be proficient in conducting moderately complex research tasks, including the ability to gather, evaluate, and apply research evidence to support legal arguments and analysis.
These learning outcomes collectively aim to prepare you for a solid foundation in tort law, analytical thinking, and research skills, which are essential for success in legal studies and professions related to tort law and litigation.
You can study this module with our Tort Law notes.
