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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.  

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$4,656 $4,906

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 02 Mar 2020
  • 20 Jul 2020
RMIT University
Australia's largest dual-sector institute, offering both TAFE and higher education, RMIT University proudly delivers work-related education and practical research relevant to current business and community needs. More than 60,000 students study with RMIT, and many of their degrees are available through Open Universities Australia.

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  • 2020

Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of this subject, you will be able to:

  1. demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the legal framework for contract law, including formation, content and interpretation of contracts in Australian law
  2. critically evaluate policy issues discussed in law reform proposals with current contract law issues and private law transactions
  3. analyse and research complex problems relating to contract law and make reasoned and appropriate choices amongst alternatives
  4. demonstrate sophisticated cognitive and creative skills in approaching legal issues relating to contract law and generate appropriate responses.
Topics covered
    • 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
  • Study resources

    • Instructional methods

      • Podcasting/Lecture capture
    • Online materials

      • Printable format materials
      • Audio-Video streaming
      • Resources and Links
Entry requirements

You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:

  • RMI-OJD110-Introduction to the Australian Legal System and Legal Methods

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

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.

Assessments

  • Open book invigilated exam (50%)
  • Letter of advice (30%)
  • Problem-based task (20%)
Textbooks


Textbook information is pending.

Textbook information is pending.

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