Whole group sessions - In these sessions students will be introduced to the general concepts underlying the subject and will be provided with an outline of the relevant legal principles and cases. Handouts and teaching materials will supplement the sessions and in some sessions time will be spent in familiarising students with the practical skills of dealing with statutes and problems
13 x 2= 26 hours

Small group sessions - In these sessions students will explore and examine aspects of company topics in depth. A variety of teaching and learning methods will be used to encourage and develop both individual and collaborative learning 1 x 10 = 10 hours.

Directed study and independent learning:
At least two study plans will be used to cover particular aspects of the subject. One of the study plans will provide experience of directed study and will be supported by a tutorial session. The second study plan will consist of a selected area which will be the subject of a question in the end of year examination. This topic will not be dealt within the tutorials but students will be encouraged to work collectively. Generally, students will be expected to follow the study guide, which will provide a directed programme of learning guidance relating to set texts and websites. Assessment forms at the end of each tutorial will encourage students to assess their progress, identify strengths and weaknesses, and decide how they can better profit from doing the module:

The learning strategy for this module is based around students committing a total of 150 hours of activities towards achieving the learning outcomes. These will be split between 36 hours of direct contact with a tutor and 114 hours of directed, guided and self-study, together with preparation for and completion of the assessment tasks.

The module is designed to provide students with an understanding and a grasp of the essentials of substantive Company Law. It is intended to give students the understanding and skills to deal confidently with any aspect of Company Law.

Issues covered will include:
- The different mediums within which a business can be conducted
-The doctrine of separate legal personality
- Constitution of a company
- Directors duties
- Minority protection
-Capital maintenance
-Winding Up/Administration Orders

An Open Book Examination, Length 3 hours, weighted at 100%

Students will be required to answer a total of 4 questions, including 2 compulsory questions with access to legislation allowed.

Examination will assess outcomes 1-5

Dignam A & Lowry J, Company Law, Current Edition, Oxford University Press
Copy of current Companies Legislations

Access to appropriate texts, legislation and case law.
Module Study Guide.
Computing facilities will be needed to access material available on the web and specialist online databases.

1. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO ANALYSE THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN DIFFERENT FORMS OF BUSINESS ORGANISATIONS
Knowledge and Understanding

2. DEMONSTRATE UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONCEPT OF SEPARATE LEGAL PERSONALITY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPANY LAW
Analysis
Knowledge and Understanding
Reflection

3. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO EXPLAIN THE ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS UNDERLYING THE SUBTANTIVE RULES OF CONTEMPORARY COMPANY LAW
Analysis
Application
Knowledge and Understanding

4. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO ANALYSE PROBLEM SCENARIOS AND SELECT AND APPLY THE APPROPRIATE LEGAL SOLUTIONS
Analysis
Application

5. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY OF INDEPENDENT STUDY
Knowledge and Understanding
Reflection