Module manager: Professor Alex Nicholson
Email: A.Nicholson@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
| LAW1076 | Introduction to Law |
| LAW2610 | Torts |
LAW1100 Torts LAW2510 Torts
This module is not approved as a discovery module
To provide students with an insight into the role and scope of English Tort law, a fundamental component of the private law of obligations.
The module aims to introduce students to the key legal rules in English Tort law and discuss how the law is applied with proper reference to both case law and statutes. The knowledge will ensure the students understand the operation of Tort law in legal practice.
The learning activities are designed to explain and discuss the key legal principles in English Tort law and help students to develop the skill of applying the law to practical problems.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
Critically analyse and synthesise legal principles and rules to assess their effectiveness in different Tort law contexts;
Synthesise information and legal reasoning to provide a coherent account of complex Tort law issues;
Apply legal authorities and scholarship to solve complex actual or hypothetical problems relating to Tort law, with well-supported arguments.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
Communicate persuasively, effectively conveying complex ideas and legal concepts to a variety of audiences;
Effectively contribute in team settings, fostering an inclusive environment that encourages innovation, and collective achievement.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 11 | 1 | 11 |
| Seminar | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Private study hours | 179 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 21 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
179
A formal formative assessment opportunity will be provided for the summative assessment task, which is specifically pedagogically aligned to that task. As part of this, each student will receive feedback designed to support the development of knowledge and skills that will be later assessed in the summative task.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Coursework 1 | 40 |
| Coursework | Coursework 2 | 60 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
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Last updated: 28/05/2026
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