Postgraduate RMI-OJD105-2020
Fundamentals of Contract Law
Absorb the fundamental principles of contract law by examining contracts (agreement, form or consideration, formalities, privity and capacity), contents and construction, express and implied terms, and excluding or limiting terms.
$4,656 $4,906
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 02 Mar 2020
- 20 Jul 2020
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Subject details
Upon successful completion of this subject, you will be able to:
- demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the legal framework for contract law, including formation, content and interpretation of contracts in Australian law
- critically evaluate policy issues discussed in law reform proposals with current contract law issues and private law transactions
- analyse and research complex problems relating to contract law and make reasoned and appropriate choices amongst alternatives
- demonstrate sophisticated cognitive and creative skills in approaching legal issues relating to contract law and generate appropriate responses.
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- Introduction to Contract Law
- Agreement
- Consideration
- Intention
- Certainty and Formalities
- Capacity and Privity
- Contents of a contract - Express Terms
- Contents of a contract - Implied Terms
- Contents of a contract - Excluding and Limiting Terms
- Revision and Exam preparation
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Study resources
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Instructional methods
- Podcasting/Lecture capture
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Online materials
- Printable format materials
- Audio-Video streaming
- Resources and Links
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You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:
Special requirements
No special requirements
This subject studies the fundamental principles of contract law. It examines the requirements for the formation of a contract (i.e. agreement, form or consideration, formalities, privity and capacity). It also considers the contents and construction of a contract, including express and implied terms, as well as excluding or limiting terms. The unit provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue further and more specific contract law studies as part of Advanced Contract Law in the Juris Doctor.
- Open book invigilated exam (50%)
- Letter of advice (30%)
- Problem-based task (20%)
Textbook information is pending.
Textbook information is pending.