LAW1113 Torts
Faculty of Law
LAW1113 Torts is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs LAW1111 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 120%
- and 4 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW1113
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After LAW1113
2 units list LAW1113 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
The unit commences with an introductory study of the roles and objectives of the law of torts and damages in redressing and compensating civil wrongs. You will then examine some of the ‘intentional’ or trespass torts, private nuisance, and relevant defences. Next, you will study, in detail, the tort of negligence, including its elements (duty of care, breach, damage, factual causation and scope of liability) and defences. Particular negligence situations or non-paradigm duties (such as positive duties, pure mental harm, pure economic loss, and/or public authority liability) are also discussed. The unit ends with an examination of concurrent liability and statutory compensation schemes. Throughout the unit, you will explore the impact of the civil liability reforms on the law of torts in the broader context of how civil wrongs should be redressed.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus, block |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Quiz questionsQuiz / Test10%
- AssignmentWritten30%
- Final examExamination60%
- Quiz questionsQuiz / Test10%
- Collaborative assignmentWritten30%
- Final examExamination60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Second Semester: Articulate and apply fundamental tort law principles.
First Semester: Articulate and apply fundamental tort law principles.
- 2
Second Semester: Analyse the aims of the law of torts and its relationship with alternative schemes of compensation, and critically evaluate its role and effectiveness in redressing civil wrongs and compensating losses.
First Semester: Analyse the aims of the law of torts and its relationship with alternative schemes of compensation, and critically evaluate its role and effectiveness in redressing civil wrongs and compensating losses.
- 3
Second Semester: Demonstrate intellectual and creative skills to articulate legal and/or policy issues, to research, interpret and/or synthesise relevant legal, policy and factual matters, and to formulate reasoned and appropriate responses to legal problems.
First Semester: Demonstrate intellectual and creative skills to articulate legal and/or policy issues, to research, interpret and/or synthesise relevant legal, policy and factual matters, and to formulate reasoned and appropriate responses to legal problems.
- 4
Second Semester: Communicate effectively and persuasively.
First Semester: Communicate effectively and persuasively.
- 5
Second Semester: Learn and work autonomously and use feedback to improve your own capabilities and performance.
First Semester: Learn and work autonomously and use feedback to improve your own capabilities and performance.
- 6
Second Semester: Collaborate and communicate effectively to a range of audiences.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops18 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Janice Richardson
- Calvin Ho
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW1113?
You need LAW1111 before you enrol.
What can I take after LAW1113?
LAW1113 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including LAW4301 and LAW4327.
When is LAW1113 offered?
In 2026, LAW1113 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is LAW1113?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does LAW1113 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 120% of the final mark, alongside 5 other tasks.