This module will have a taught lecture and seminar format. The principles of criminal and civil law, with particular emphasis on contract and tort in the context of the architectural profession, and specifically with reference to the inter-relationships between architects, co-professionals, clients, contractors and other stakeholders will be presented in lectures and analysed in seminars, with reference to both generic scenarios and situations based on the students' individual prior experience of professional practice.
Total Contact Hours: 15
Private Study Hours: 135
Total Hours: 150
Main Assessment Methods
Essay (2,500 words) 100%
Reassessment methods
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The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate systematic knowledge and understanding of the legal system both generally and in relation to architectural practice, the processes undertaken to ensure
compliance with legal requirements or standards, providing a foundation for graduates seeking to develop specialisms in construction law and/or pursuing careers as expert
witnesses, adjudicators or arbitrators (PC3).
2 Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental values and duties of care imposed on practicing professionals in relation to all stakeholders in the design and
construction process.
3 Demonstrate the skills necessary to autonomously interact with statutory and private bodies or individuals, and competently deliver projects within diverse legislative
frameworks (PC3).
4 Demonstrate systematic knowledge of the nature of legal business entities, office systems, administration procedures and the relevant legislation (PC4).
5 Demonstrate an understanding of contractual relationships, the obligations upon an architect acting as contract administrator, job-related administrative systems and the
management of projects in the context of the candidate's autonomous professional experience (PC5).
The above learning outcomes are cross-referenced where appropriate to the Architects Reg-istration Board (ARB) and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) criteria for Part 3 of UK architectural qualifications. A more detailed mapping of the ARB/RIBA sub-criteria is provid-ed in a schedule of teaching and assessment and specifies these sub-criteria in two categories:
A) Criteria which must be met through the assessment of this module:
PC2.3, PC2.10, PC3.1, PC3.2, PC3.4, PC3.5, PC3.6, PC3.8
B) Criteria which the module addresses and which may be referenced in student submissions, but are principally assessed in other modules:
PC2.4, PC2.9, PC3.3, PC3.7, PC3.9, PC3.10
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate original problem solving skills, professional judgment, and ability to take the initiative and make appropriate decisions in complex and unpredictable
circumstances.
2 Demonstrate an ability to synthesise information from a number of sources in order to gain a coherent understanding of theory and practice.
3 Demonstrate an ability to argue rationally and to draw independent conclusions based on an original, rigorous, analytical and critical approach to data, demonstration and
argument.
4 Demonstrate an ability to produce reports which are clear, analytical and logical covering a range of technical issues and include appropriate illustrations, presenting
complex proposals to professional and lay audiences.
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