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Unit of Study LEGL2001 - Introduction to Land Law (2024)

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Unit description

Introduces students to the law relating to interests in real property by presenting an overview of the history of land law from its beginnings in mediaeval England to present day Australia. It intends to familiarise students with the way in which these interests in real property are transferred.

Unit content

Module 1: Land Law concepts and successive interests
Module 2: Native title
Module 3: Concurrent interests 
Module 4: The Torrens system 
Module 5: Dealings in land - leases and mortgages 
Module 6: Dealings in land - easements and covenants 

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term3
Term3
Online
Term3
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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:

distinguish between the various types of real property interests and systems of title that exist in New South Wales today

recognise the legislative framework in which the various interests in land exist and the significant implications that arise from the different types of interests in land

identify the documents required to transfer interests in land

communicate effectively, accurate information about land law.

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • Eileen Webb and Margaret Stephenson, 2020, Focus: Land Law, 5th edn, LexisNexis Butterworths, Chatswood, Australia. ISBN: 9780409348538.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment

  • Students need access to a computer with a webcam and reliable internet connection to verify their identity before attempting the proctored, online exam in this unit. 

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.