Module Details

Module Code: LEGS8010
Title: Automotive Industry Law
Long Title: Automotive Industry Law
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3800 - Law
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module provides learners with a comprehensive overview of consumer, business and employment law and its applicability to the motor sector.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate the obligations owed to consumers under current consumer protection law.
LO2 Critically analyse the development of EU Competition Law and policy.
LO3 Describe the range of methods of dispute resolution.
LO4 Classify how data is protected under Irish and European Law.
LO5 Analyse key pieces of employment legislation and their implication for operating a business in the motor industry.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
5986 LEGS7003 Introductory Law for Transport
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Consumer Protection Law
Overview of consumer protection legislation applicable to the motor industry. Misleading, aggressive, prohibited practices. The Consumer Rights Directive. The role of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission.
Data Protection
Data Protection Law in Ireland. Overview of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Role of the Data Protection Commission. Role of the European Data Protection Board.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Different approaches to dispute resolution. The range of alternative methods of dispute resolution (ADR), including arbitration and mediation. The advantages and disadvantages of ADR methods particularly for business type disputes by comparison with litigation and the issue of legal costs.
Competition Law
Aspects of EU Competition Law applicable to the motor industry.
Employment Law from a HRM perspective
The legal framework within which HRM takes place. An overview of key pieces of employment legislation and employee relations practice, including grievance handling and discipline administration.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Short answer questions focusing on the current regulatory system covering consumer law.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-semester final examination.
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture material Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Review lecture material and further research Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Non Contact Review lecture material and further research Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Thuillier & Mac Daid. (2015), Business Law in Ireland, Clarus Press, [ISBN: 9781905536771].
  • Vaeni Mac Donnell. (2015), An Introduction to Business Law, 2nd. Chartered Accountants Ireland, [ISBN: 9781910374337].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Áine Keenan. (2012), Essentials of Irish Business Law, 6th. Gill & Macmillan, [ISBN: 9780717152612].
  • Donnelly & White. (2012), Consumer Law: Rights & Regulation, Roundhall, [ISBN: 9780414035].
  • Murphy & Regan. (2017), Employment Law, 2nd. Bloomsbury, [ISBN: 9781847663764].
  • Gunnigle, Heraty & Morley. (2017), Human Resource Management in Ireland, 5th. Institute of Public Administration, [ISBN: 9781910393178].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EABMT_8 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Automotive Business Management and Technology 7 Mandatory