Home Study BA Law with Criminology Course – Distance Learning Law Degree

Home Study BA Law with Criminology Course: Tort Law

The home study BA Law with Criminology degree law course is made up of eighteen modules, including the Tort Law module.

The distance learning law degree course allows you to study for a BA Law with Criminology degree through convenient and cost-effective home study. The law course is structured in small, manageable modules, and to gain an BA Law with Criminology degree you will need to complete the necessary modules to gain 360 credits.

The Tort Law module of the distance learning law degree covers all aspects of this highly important but very complex area of UK law. Tort Law is responsible for establishing blame in specific situations, and also determining what level of restitution is applicable. As well as forming part of the distance learning BA Law with Criminology degree course, the Tort Law module can also be studied on a standalone basis as part of your personal development.

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Tort Law

How can you determine who's at fault in specific situations? Who should take responsibility when something goes wrong or someone is injured? These are areas that fall within the law of tort, and this module is designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of this complex field. As part of your studies, you'll look at concepts such as duty of care, breach of duty, causation and remoteness of damage, as well as remedies. The module also examines specific subjects such as defamation, trespass and nuisance.

Key Topics

In this module you will cover a range of topics including:

The tort of negligence: duty of care, breach of duty, causation and remoteness of damage and remedies
The defendant in tort, including vicarious liability
Defamation
Trespass
Nuisance

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.