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On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate critical knowledge and systematic understanding of the fundamental principles, rules and institutions that constitute the main legal framework for the operation of companies.
Identify and interpret primary and secondary sources of legislation and use their understanding to resolve hypothetical scenarios and theoretical questions relating to company law in England & Wales.
Identify accurately the issue or issues which require discussion and undertake complex analysis of them and comment critically on the law and related problems and issues.
Rank and collate issues in terms of relevance and importance and to synthesise them and apply acquired knowledge to substantive Company Law and Practice problems.
Articulate views and beliefs in a clear and precise manner and evaluate critically issues to arrive at independent conclusions.
The module will cover the key principles of corporate law in England and Wales. You will be introduced to the concept of the company as a separate legal entity before considering limited liability, the corporate veil, a company’s constitution, as well as the role of directors who manage a company on a day-to-day basis, and shareholders who have invested in the business. You will be introduced to the internal processes and procedures that need to be followed within a company, together with associated reporting requirements and liaison with Companies House. You will be encouraged to think critically about issues such as minority protection, majority rule, and the separation of ownership and control in order to enable you to apply these key concepts to problem-based scenarios.
Student learning will be supported through workshops which use and include a blended approach in providing formal lectures and delivery, seminars, group work and tutorials.
Workshops will cover the key academic materials of the module which will be supported by student led activities. The workshops will include discussion of legal theory, core corporate processes and procedures, as well as a consideration of simulated real-world issues in company law. You will work in groups to discuss, prepare and then present solutions to complex problem-based scenarios. Within the groups, peer interaction and support will be facilitated to enable you to delve deeper into these problems, clarify key procedural steps, suggest alternative resolutions and enhance personal development. In addition, the VLE will be used to provide guidance to relevant legislation, judicial decisions and practical case studies. You will be expected to engage with these materials and use online chat forums and discussion boards to present your interpretation of the case studies using relevant legislation, judicial decisions and the appropriate Model Articles.
Workshops
Hours: 20
Intended group size: 20
Guided independent study
Hours: 130
The summative assessment will be supplemented with formative assessment throughout the module. Multiple choice tests will be made available via the virtual learning environment, Moodle, which will provide you with immediate feedback as to your understanding. In addition, you will be given the opportunity to engage with scenario and essay based tasks and both tutor assessed feedback and peer assessed feedback will be provided ensuring you are fully prepared for your summative assessment.
The examination will include hypothetical problem questions and/or essay questions. You will be required to present coherent arguments that are based on your knowledge and critical analysis of UK company law. You will be encouraged to go beyond citing and summarising the law, to develop your own assessment of the situation and the relative value of different arguments and evidence put forward.
Full details are available in the Module Handbook.
001 Exam; 2 hours; end of semester 100%
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Level - 7
Credit Value - 15
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 7T17T3JB