| Course Name |
Law - Contract Law |
| Course Provider |
SETU - Carlow Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
SETU - South East Technological University |
| Course Code |
CW-HRCTT-S |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 8 NFQ)
More info...
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Special Purpose |
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 |
€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 course. |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Course Content |
Expand+What is this course about?
This course offers the student an understanding of the principal theories of contract law.
On completion of this course, students should be able to:
• Appreciate the legal elements required to form a binding co...
Hide-What is this course about?
This course offers the student an understanding of the principal theories of contract law.
On completion of this course, students should be able to:
• Appreciate the legal elements required to form a binding contract and be able to assess and evaluate the impact of these required elements upon various legal scenarios;
• Distinguish between various types of contract terms, understand their relative importance and effect, and appreciate the impact of the distinction between such terms;
• Assess the impact of mistake, misrepresentation and duress on a contract and be able to discuss the approach of the courts to these invalidating factors;
• Critique the concept of equitable intervention on a contract and will be able to identify cases of undue influence and unconscionable bargains;
• Appreciate how public policy considerations have impacted upon both illegal and void contracts and be able to analyse the contractual capacity of both individuals and corporations to enter into enforceable contracts;
• Discuss and explain the various methods of discharging contracts and identify and select the appropriate common law and equitable remedies for breach of contract;
• Independently research aspects of contract law and present their findings.
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| Subjects Taught |
What subjects will I study?
Formation of a Binding Contract
Construction of a Contract
Invalidity
Equitable Intervention
Public Policy
Capacity to Contract
Third Party Rights
Discharge of Contractual Obligations
Remedies for Breach of Contract
Specific Types of Contract |
| Number of Credits |
15 |
| Further Enquiries |
Carlow Campus
Kilkenny Road
Carlow
R93 V960
T: 059 917 5280 |
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