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Unit of Study LAWS6013 - Advanced Contract Law (2023)

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Unit description

Examines the legal and equitable principles and statutory framework underpinning contract law in Australia with emphasis on practical and commercial applications of the relevant principles. Critical theoretical perspectives will be analysed against a backdrop of current national and international trends relevant to understanding contracts in everyday practice.

Unit content

Module 1: What is an enforceable contract?

Module 2: Fairness in contract formation

Module 3: Content, interpretation and operation of the contract

Module 4: Termination and breach

Module 5: Remedies for breach

Module 6: Illegality and unenforceable contracts

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
SCU Online
Term1,4
Term1,4

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

identify the legal and equitable principles and statutory framework underpinning the law of contract in Australia

analyse key practical issues arising in contract terms and performance

demonstrate high levels of understanding of issues which affect the making and enforcement of contract terms

apply relevant legal principles to the practical application of contract law.

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • Turner, C, Trone, J & Gamble, R, 2021, Concise Australian Commercial Law, 6th Edition, Lawbook Co., Sydney. ISBN: 9780455244686.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment
  • No prescribed resources/equipment.

Prescribed Texts
  • Turner, C, Trone, J & Gamble, R, 2023, Concise Australian Commercial Law, 7th Edition, Lawbook Co., Sydney. ISBN: 9780455247076.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment

  • Access to a computer and reliable internet connection.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.