Real Property Law

    Unit code: BLB2125 | Study level: Undergraduate
    Credit points
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Location
    City Campus
    Online Real Time
    Prerequisites
    6 Level 1 Law units
    (Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
    Overview
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    Overview

    The focus of this unit is the concept and characteristics of rights and interests in land: their creation, acquisition, enjoyment and disposal, specifically in the Torrens title registration system in Victoria. This unit covers the Real Property component of the Priestley 11 area “Real and Personal Property” under the Legal Profession Uniform Admission Rules 2015. 

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate a broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge with depth in the area of Real Property Law to a range of audiences;
    2. Propose solutions to complex problems with judgement and responsibility in advising and acting in matters involving Real Property Law;
    3. Analyse and evaluate information to complete a range of activities in the study of Real Property Law; and
    4. Describe the necessary knowledge and skills to analyse, generate and transmit innovative solutions to complex complex contemporary problems in the area of Real Property Law.

    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Test
    |
    Grade: 20 %
    On line quiz
    Assessment type: Assignment
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Assignment on contemporary issue in Property Law
    Assessment type: Examination
    |
    Grade: 50%
    Final exam

    Required reading

    Australian Property Law - Cases, Materials and Analysis
    Hepburn S., 2018| LexisNexis

    As part of a course

    This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

    Bachelor of Laws
    BLAW | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years
    Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
    BLGE | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
    LHLW | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4 years
    Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (Graduate Entry)
    LHGE | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts
    LHWA | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 5 years
    Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Business
    LHWB | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 5 years
    Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology
    LHCR | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4.5 years
    Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
    LHWP | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 6 years
    Bachelor of Laws/ Bachelor of Criminology
    LBLC | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4.5 years
    Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts
    LBLA | Bachelor degree | Duration: 5 years
    Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business
    LBWB | Bachelor degree | Duration: 5 years
    Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Studies
    LBWP | Bachelor degree | Duration: 5 years

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