Business Law

Cod y Modiwl
LC31220
Teitl y Modiwl
Business Law
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 2 Dysgwyd dros 2 semester
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr David Poyton
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad)

Module not available to Law or Criminology based students
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Dr David Poyton

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Essay (1,500 words): - submitted week 12 Semester 1 33%
Arholiad Semester 1.5 Awr 67%
Asesiad Ailsefyll - if element failed 33%
Arholiad Ailsefyll 1.5 Awr - if element failed 67%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. 1. Demonstrate a working understanding of the principal features of the English legal system.
  2. 2. Identify and explain the key elements of the tort of negligence which are of particular relevance to business.
  3. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of contracts in the conduct of commercial activity, the main features of English contract law, and the issues requiring legal advice at the various stages of the contract.
  4. 4. Identify the key principles of the law relating to agency.
  5. 5. Identify and critically discuss the main features and the advantages and disadvantages of the main business vehicles, i.e. sole trader, the partnership, the limited liability partnership and the company.
  6. 6. Identify and analyse the main principles of company law and their significance to, and impact on, corporate activity.

Disgrifiad cryno

The module seeks to provide the non-law student with a thorough, yet accessible introduction to legal issues relevant to the business environment. It also provides accountancy students with the subjects necessary for exemptions awarded by the professional bodies.

Cynnwys

*Legal System and Process
*Tort liability relevant to Business
*Elements of Contract Law
*The main principles to the Law of Agency
*Sole traders, partnerships, LLP and the company
*The main principles of Company Law

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Oral communication in seminars. Written communication in essay and examination. (Only written is assessed).
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Learning throughout the module will be relevant to a career in the commercial world.
Datrys Problemau Preparation for, and discussion of, problem-solving questions in seminars; discussion of problem scenarios (e.g. cases) in lectures and the solution advanced by judges or law makes.
Gwaith Tim Seminar preparation and discussion.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun In preparation and participation in seminars. Examination performance.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol The legal skills (eg. legal research and analysis) necessary to complete the module.
Sgiliau ymchwil Pre and post-lecture research and seminar preparation, as well as preparation of the essay.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Use of Blackboard, Westlaw and Lexis.

Nodau

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