Undergraduate TAS-LAW106-2022
Torts
$1,828 $0
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
Start dates
- 11 Jul 2022
QS RANKING 2022
18
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
Subject details
Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
- Identify and describe the key elements of the Torts of trespass, nuisance, negligence and defamation.
- Critically apply case law and legislation to hypothetical factual scenarios in order to predict how a judge might resolve issues arising on those facts.
- Research and assess relevant legal policy considerations as they apply to the development and application of Tort laws.
- Communicate verbally and in writing complex case law and legislation, using plain English.
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- Introduction to Tort
- Law/Intentional Torts to the Person
- Intentional Torts to the Person/Nuisance
- Nuisance
- Introduction to Negligence/Duty of Care
- Duty of Care
- Duty of Care Special Categories
- Breach of Duty
- Damage
- Damage/Defences to Negligence/Strict Liability
- Strict Liability/Overview of Damages/Overview of Negligence
- Defamation
- Medical Battery/Medical Negligence
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject introduces an important area of private law, and examines the historical development and operation of specific Torts including trespass to person, nuisance, negligence, defamation and relevant intersecting laws. It also considers the relationship between various areas of Tort Law, and other areas of private law. The subject develops students' confidence in legal research, analysis, providing legal advice and problem solving.
- Letter of Advice (30%)
- Tutorial Preparation (10%)
- Exam (50%)
- Oral advice to client (10%)
Current study term: 20 Feb 22 to 29 May 22
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Next study term: 10 Jul 22 to 16 Oct 22
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