Contract Law (11277.2)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus Online real-time |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Canberra Law School | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Understand the broad theoretical and conceptual bases and principles of the law of contract, including its historical and social context;
2. Explain why and recognise when a valid and enforceable contract exists and what may destroy or impair that validity or enforceability;
3. Identify the parties to and terms of a contract, the principles of interpretation, and the assignment, performance and discharge of contractual rights and obligations;
4. Determine when a contract has been breached and the various remedies available; and
5. Apply principles of contract law in problem solving and demonstrate effective legal communication and research skills independently and collaboratively.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Skills development
This unit will introduce participants to the law of contract. It will cover formation, interpretation, and enforcement of contracts.
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
11251 Foundations of Law and JusticeIncompatible units
11434 Contract Law GEquivalent units
6594 Contract LawAssumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-campus | Miss Erina Mikus-Fletcher |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | Online real-time | Miss Erina Mikus-Fletcher |
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | Online real-time | Miss Erina Mikus-Fletcher |
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | On-campus | Miss Erina Mikus-Fletcher |
Required texts
Required
Peter Radan, John Goley and Ilija Vickovich, Principles of Australian Contract Law (Lexis Nexis, 6th ed, 2023)
Recommended
Andrew Robertson and Jeannie Paterson, Contract: Cases and Materials (Thomson Reuters, 14th ed, 2020)
May Fong Cheong, Australian Contract Law: Principles and Cases (Thomson Reuters, 2020)
Other suggested readings will be noted on the Canvas site.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Participation requirements
Attendance at tutorials is strongly recommended.
Required IT skills
None, although the unit involves practicing the drafting and review of contracts in various scenarios - the understanding of and ability to review contracts is necessary for Law and most areas of business and public administration.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
Additional information
It is expected that students will have a good understanding of and be proficient in AGLC4.
