Courses & Units
Land Law and Cadastral Studies KGG506
Introduction
This unit is comprised of two components. In the Land Law component, you will learn the principles and application of land law as it applies to legal surveys of land. Topics include land tenure, estates in land, freehold and leasehold tenure, interests in land, easements and profits, mortgages, erosion, riparian rights, land transfer, common law and real property, adverse possession, law relating to surveys of land for the purposes of title subdivision and resumption of land, and the general principles of the law of evidence. In the Cadastral Studies component of this unit, you will review examples of legal cases involving land boundary disputes. You will also learn about cadastral systems, the role of cadastral systems in land management and land administration, cadastral reform and the concept of spatial data infrastructure.
Summary
| Unit name | Land Law and Cadastral Studies |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KGG506 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Discipline | Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Rachael Hurd |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain key principles of Tasmanian property law that are relevant to land surveying.
- Analyse land surveying scenarios with respect to relevant property law.
- Explain the role of cadastral systems in society.
- Explain the impact of cadastral modernisation on the work of land surveyors.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 031101 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $3,085.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 2-hour workshop per week, plus independent study and readings. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Land Law Quizzes (45%)|Review of Australian Cadastral Systems and Land Surveying Practice (55%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Any Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator. An online reader (compilation of papers and other information) is provided for each section of this unit. These readers provide the core curriculum for your self-directed learning in the unit. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Any Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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