UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

LAW5020 Principles of contract law

Faculty of Law

LAW5020 Principles of contract law is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2027. It needs LAW5000 and LAW5019 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 4 units in all.

Credit points: 6
Offered in 2027: Other periods; Monash Law Chambers
Assessment: Exam 60%; and 2 other tasks

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Overview

Contract law addresses the concepts, principles and rules used to determine the existence, content and defeasibility of legally-binding promises, and the theoretical basis of this law. In this unit you will examine the formation of contracts (including agreement, intention, consideration and certainty), capacity to contract, the enforceability of contracts (including privity), and the content and interpretation of contracts. You will also examine vitiating factors, performance and discharge of contracts (including through termination for breach), and remedies relevant to contracts.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching period	Campus	Mode
Trimester 3	Monash Law Chambers	On campus, block

Assessment

Class participationDemonstration
10%
Written assignmentWritten
30%
Final examExamination
60%

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
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of key principles of contract law.
2
Identify and articulate complex contract law issues in factual scenarios.
3
Engage in high-level critical analysis and application of case law and legislation, and use sophisticated legal reasoning to respond to contract law issues.
4
Communicate effectively and persuasively.

Workload and teaching

Workshops36 hours
Teaching approachActive learning

36 contact hours per teaching period (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements). Students will be expected to do reading set for class, and to undertake additional research and reading applicable to a 6 credit point unit.

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.

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for LAW5020?

You need LAW5000 and LAW5019 before you enrol.

What can I take after LAW5020?

LAW5020 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including LAW5021. Those lead on to 4 units in all.

When is LAW5020 offered?

LAW5020 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.

Does LAW5020 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.

More details

Credit points: 6
Level: 5
Study level: Postgraduate
Faculty: Faculty of Law

Type: Coursework
EFTSL: 0.125
Student contribution: SCA Band 4
Study abroad: Available
Handbook years: 2027