Module: Law of Torts 2

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Law of Torts 2
Module Code	LAW1046 (ITS: LG383)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	Law & Government
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

This module explores the function and role of the law of torts in contemporary society The module will examine in depth the public policy considerations that underlie the law of torts, in particular the requirement for torts law to balance the freedom to take action with the social need for the containment of risks. The module will provide students with enhanced understanding of the principles of torts as laid down in the common law rules and in legislation.

Learning Outcomes

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2. Critically appraise the different policy considerations that underpin rules governing the law of torts
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7. Evaluate and contrast different critical perspectives on the law of torts
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12. Describe and analyse the core elements of specific torts
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17. Solve legal problems by reference to both case law and legislation.
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*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Tutorial	3	No Description
Independent Study	50	Reading for lectures
Assignment Completion	24	Research and write-up
Independent Study	24	Exam revision
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	10901	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	100%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Beatrice Monciunskaite	Module Teacher	Ronan Condon

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Formal Examination	End-of-Semester Final Examination	100%	End-of-Semester

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

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Indicative Reading List

Books:

McMahon & Binchy: 0, Irlsh Law of Torts (latest ed),
Quill: 0, Torts in Ireland (latest ed),
McMahon and Binchy: 0, Casebook on the Law of Torts (latest ed),
Bottemley: 0, Feminist Perspectives on the Foundational Subjects of Law,

Articles:
None

Other Resources

Journal: Quarterly Review of Tort Law; Dublin University Law Journal,