Bermingham, V., & Brennan, C. Tort Law Directions (Oxford University Press, 2008)
OR
Cooke, J. Law of Tort (Pearson Longman - latest edition)
OR
Harpwood, V. Modern Tort Law (Cavendish Publishing - latest edition)

Or later editions, if available

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 on-line databases.
Specialist software (IOLIS, Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw)

An EXAM length 3 HOURS weighted at 100%.
Details:-
Teaching Block 2:
1 x 3 hour examination - 100%, assessing Learning Outcomes 1-4

LECTURES
In these sessions, students will be introduced to the general concepts underlying the subject, and provided with an outline of the relevant legal principles and cases. Handouts and teaching materials will supplement the sessions. During some of the sessions workshops will take place to develop research (including electronic resources) and problem-solving/essay-writing skills.

TUTORIALS
These will be preceded by a period of independent student-centred learning. The module study guide contains indicative reading for each session, together with subjects for discussion and case studies. The purpose of the small group sessions is to help students assess their understanding of a topic, to develop analytical skills, and to learn how to apply legal principles to factual situations. For all small group sessions, there are questions to help guide reading and preparation.

INDEPENDENT STUDY
This will consist of research and preparation for the work to be undertaken in small group sessions, workshops and assessment, and will aim to develop a critical understanding of issues within the Law of Tort. Students will be provided with guidance in their module study guide. In addition, there will be the occasional use of directed study plans. Completion of reflective workplans will encourage students to assess their progress, identify strengths and weaknesses and manage their time more effectively.

DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS
Problem-Solving Skills: Specific learning activities such as pyramid exercises and other group work are integrated into the tutorial programme to enhance problem-solving skills.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
On this module, formative assessment will be utilised to support the learning and examination process. Formative assessment primarily aims to provide useful feedback to students prior to summative assessment (ie formal assessment which counts towards degree classification and progression). Formative assessment provides feedback in a manner which enables students to evaluate their understanding and become more able within a subject, and thereby enhances student confidence.

Although contact time is lower than for day-time attendance, the additional emphasis on directed and self-managed study, helped by online and other learning resources and support from module teams, and opportunities to make use of the library and IT systems while on-site and when working from home or other locations, ensures that students have a comparable learning experience and support to day-time attenders.

TOTAL LEARNING TIME 200

This module is designed to provide students with a critical understanding of the law of tort, as well as the necessary skills to apply the law to a range of case studies. The law of tort is an amalgam of different principles, each with its own set of rules. The word tort can be regarded as a convenient title for a number of civil actions which primarily aim to provide remedies for those who have suffered loss as a result of a defendant's carelessness or unreasonable conduct. The module will also examine the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 and its relevance to modern Tort Law.

Issues covered include:

- Negligence (including psychiatric injury, medical negligence and economic loss)
- Occupiers' liability
- Nuisance
- Defamation
- Trespass
- Vicarious Liability