| Course Name |
Law - Law of Tort 1 |
| Course Provider |
SETU - Carlow Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
SETU - South East Technological University |
| Course Code |
30013 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Minor Certificate (Level 8 NFQ)
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Minor |
South East Technological University |
Level 8 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening |
| Location (Districts) |
Carlow Town |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Start Date: September 2022. |
| Application Date |
Apply Online: www.itcarlow.ie/LLL |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year part-time, 1 evening per week – 1.5 hours (Indicative). |
| Course Fee |
€260. |
| Entry Requirements |
All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the course. |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Course Content |
Expand+What is this course about?
Tort Law 1 will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the general principles of tort law by examining the various forms of liability attaching to the tort of negligence, the relationship between commo...
Hide-What is this course about?
Tort Law 1 will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the general principles of tort law by examining the various forms of liability attaching to the tort of negligence, the relationship between common law, legislation and judicial policy. This module also aims to contribute to the development of the student’s skills in legal analysis and problem-solving as well as research and reasoning skills.
It is highly recommended that students undertake the follow-on course Tort Law 2.
On completion of this course, students should be able to:
• Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the functions and principles of tort law and the general characteristics of tortious liability.
• Analyse the essential elements of the tort of negligence and the circumstances in which liability in negligence will arise.
• Distinguish between liability arising through fault-based and strict liability torts.
• Utilise traditional and electronic sources in carrying out legal research relating to the law of tort.
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| Subjects Taught |
What subjects will I study?
Introduction to Torts
Causation and Remoteness
Negligence: General Principles
Negligence: Specific Applications |
| Number of Credits |
5 |
| Further Enquiries |
Carlow Campus
Kilkenny Road
Carlow
R93 V960
T: 059 917 5280 |
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