Torts Law
UndergraduateUNE-LAW1312025
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Enrol by
- 12 Oct 2025
- Entry requirements
- Prior study needed
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 24 Feb 2025,
- 20 Oct 2025
- Price from
- $2,351
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Torts Law
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- discuss the function and development of the Law of Torts in its social context, including the role of fault in establishing liability;
- demonstrate an in depth understanding of the nature and scope of the underlying principles, practices and concepts of negligence (as seen in the common law and the application of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW)) and how these apply to particular situations;
- develop a sound knowledge of a number of other torts aside from negligence;
- understand how damages for personal injuries are assessed;
- identify and apply the principles of the Law of Torts (both in statute and the common law) to hypothetical fact scenarios; and
- construct clear and coherent solutions that apply the legal principles of the Law of Torts to legal problems for those seeking redress for tortious conduct.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
Torts are common law actions for civil wrongs. This subject provides you with a social context of the law of torts and covers negligence including defences, damages, concurrent liability and compensation schemes. You will consider torts relating to personal, property, and economic interests and their defences. In particular, you will consider the quantum of damages. This subject will provide you with a good understanding of the black-letter law, whilst incorporating skills-based approaches. You will be encouraged to take a critical view of the law, particularly with regard to current tort reform. This subject meets the Priestley requirements for torts.
Written Assessment: 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes (LOs) 2, 5, 6;
Open Book Examination: 2 hrs 15 mins. Relates to Learning Outcomes (LOs) 1-6.
There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit. UNE manages supervised exams associated with your UNE subjects. Prior to census date, UNE releases exam timetables. They’ll email important exam information directly to your UNE email address.- Written Assessment (40%)
- Open Book Invigilated Examination (60%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or enrol in the following subject(s) to study at the same time or prior to this subject:
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Student feedback
5 student respondents between 17 May - 1 June 2025.
80%of students felt the study load was manageable
100%of students felt this subject helped them gain relevant skills
What to study next?
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateUNE-LLB-DEG
UndergraduateUNE-LAW-DEG
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