Courses & Units
Torts LAW256
Hobart
Compulsory core unit for students in new Law degrees, which commenced in 2013, with course codes: 63I, 63J, 63K, 63L, 63M, 63N, 63O and 63P. Also degrees commencing 2014 63Q and 63R.
Introduction
Builds on preliminary examination of the law of private obligations introduced in Law252 Foundations of Private Law by targeting the law of torts. The unit provides students with a comprehensive survey of the principal causes of action in the law of torts, as well as assessing the impact of tort law reforms through the Civil Liability Act 2002 (Tas). Torts covered include intentional torts to the person, intentional torts to land, nuisance, defamation and negligence. Practical skills include legal problem solving, legal reasoning and oral presentation.
Summary
| Unit name | Torts |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAW256 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | Faculty of Law School of Law |
| Discipline | School of Law |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | 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 2 | 13/7/2015 | 10/8/2015 | 31/8/2015 | 16/10/2015 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2015 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2015 will be available from the 1st October 2014.
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2015: $1,283.00 | 2015: $1,486.00 | 090900 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
- Pre-requisites: LAW121 and LAW122 and completion of first year in another degree, or a bachelor degree and LAW255 and LAW252.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 x 50-min lectures weekly, tutorials TBA |
|---|---|
| Assessment | 2hr open book examination (50%), letter writing exercise 2500 words (40%), tutorial preparation (10%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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