Course Name |
Law - The Law of Tort |
Course Provider |
SETU - Carlow Campus |
Alternative Provider(s) |
SETU - South East Technological University |
Course Code |
CW-HRTOR-S |
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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Course provider |
Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening |
Location (Districts) |
Carlow Town |
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Start Date: September 2021. |
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 |
€775. |
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 programme. |
Interview |
Yes |
Course Content |
Expand+What is this programme about?
This programme offers the student a sound understanding of the main principles and rules of the law of torts in Ireland. The course allows the student develop analytical and problem solving skills which will enable him...
Hide-What is this programme about?
This programme offers the student a sound understanding of the main principles and rules of the law of torts in Ireland. The course allows the student develop analytical and problem solving skills which will enable him/her to apply tort law to case studies and scenarios.
On completion of this programme, 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;
• Solve legal problems by analysing factual situations and identifying and applying the relevant law in order to produce reasoned solutions;
• Explain the role of tort law in addressing the requirements public policy and issues of personal responsibility;
• Demonstrate understanding of both general and specific defences and the remedies available in an action in tort law;
• Critically evaluate existing tort law in order to produce convincing arguments for reform.
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Subjects Taught |
What subjects will I study?
Introduction to Torts
Causation and Remoteness
Negligence: General Principles
Negligence: Specific Applications
Trespass
Nuisance
Economic Torts
Defamation
Emerging Causes of Action
Defences, Proofs and Limitations
Responsibility for Others
Remedies |
Number of Credits |
15 |
Further Enquiries |
Lifelong Learning Centre
Institute of Technology Carlow,
Kilkenny Road,
Carlow.
Tel: 059 9175280
Fax: 059 9175005
Email: lll@itcarlow.ie
Web: www.itcarlow.ie/lll |
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