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Postgraduate Course: History of Private Law (LAWS11120)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Law CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaLaw Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis course examines the history of key institutions of private law in Western Europe. These may include concepts such as property, contract, delict, restitution, family law, unjustified enrichment, succession. Differing legal traditions will be examined and the impact of various intellectual movements
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesEquivalent to Above
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students should be able to demonstrate (1) a critical knowledge and understanding of the history of private law through study of specific topics; (2) an appreciation of the comparative approach to legal-historical study; (3) an ability to comment critically and engage in debate on the issues examined.
Assessment Information
100% Essay
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsPrivate Law, History of Law, Property, Contract, Delict, Restitution, Family law, Unjustified enrich
Contacts
Course organiserDr P Du Plessis
Tel: (0131 6)50 9701
Email: P.Duplessis@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Lene Mccool
Tel: (0131 6)50 2022
Email: lene.mccool@ed.ac.uk
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