Land Law
This module is an introduction to the law of real property. It aims to examine important aspects of the legal relationship between people with regard to land, based on an investigation into the concepts of ownership, possession and enjoyment of property. Covering specific topics such as adverse possession, constructive trusts and concurrent ownership, the module aims to apply your research and analytical skills to the solution of practical land law problems.
Key Topics
In this module you will cover a range of topics including:
- Acquisition of interests in land: adverse possession; deeds and contracts; constructive trusts; estoppel; registration.
- Enjoyment of land: freehold and leasehold estates; concurrent ownership.
- Other interests in land: mortgages; freehold covenants.
Assessment
There are a number of formative assessments that you complete as part of your studies and forward to your academic tutor for grading and comments.
You'll also take a summative assessment at the end of your module. Summative assessments include coursework, exams or a mix of both. Summative assessments take place twice a year and exam venues are located around the UK. Please note that there are additional summative assessment fees for each module.