Equity and Trusts (M3067)

30 credits, Level 6

Autumn and spring teaching

This module will explore the development of equitable rules, principles and case law relevant to the modern law of trusts.

With a focus on the certainties, formalities and the constitution of trusts, you will consider how trusts are created and enforced. A closer look at the duties and responsibilities of trustees and fiduciaries will lead to the study of some of the processes and remedies available to a beneficiary where trust property has been misappropriated.

You will also look at express and implied trusts in relation to the family home, private purpose trusts and charitable trusts that operate for the public benefit.

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 300 hours of work. This breaks down into about 51 hours of contact time and about 249 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2025/26. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.