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Construction Law and Dispute Resolution

Leeds Beckett University

Postgraduate MSc Distance learning (part-time) 4 Years

About this course

This course offers two routes depending on your professional background and qualifications.

MSc

Build your expertise in resolving disputes within construction to help maintain great commercial relationships in the industry.

If you’re a professional working in surveying, construction or a related field, this course, which is recognised by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, will develop your ability to manage disputes efficiently and to resolve them.

As part of your course you’ll:

  • Study principles of construction law, approaches to dispute resolution (including arbitration, adjudication and mediation), and construction claims

  • Enhance your ability to identify and evaluate appropriate decision-making strategies

  • Develop research capability and skills to analyse problems in a professional context

  • Undertake all the core modules listed and choose two option modules

    LLM

    Enhance your legal expertise with a qualification that focuses on the management and resolution of construction disputes.

    If you already hold an LLB degree or equivalent qualification, this course will enhance your ability to manage and resolve disputes efficiently.

    As part of your course, you’ll:

  • Study principles of construction law, approaches to dispute resolution (including arbitration, adjudication and mediation), and construction claims

  • Enhance your ability to identify and evaluate appropriate decision-making strategies

  • Develop research capability and skills to analyse problems in a professional context

  • Undertake five core modules, including a dissertation, and two option modules

    Why study Construction Law & Dispute Resolution at Leeds Beckett University?

  • 100% of MSc Construction Law & Dispute Resolution graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*

  • Industry experienced expert teaching team

  • The course is supported by experienced practitioners including construction solicitors, barristers, arbitrators, adjudicators and mediators

  • Flexible part-time distance study through our virtual learning environment

  • Our LLM course is specifically designed for students who currently hold an LLB degree or equivalent qualification

  • Industry body links through the Society of Construction Law

    Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 21-22*

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 8 study options:

    Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Leeds

    Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Leeds

    Part-time

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Leeds

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Leeds

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: LLM

    Location: Leeds

    Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: LLM

    Location: Leeds

    Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: LLM

    Location: Leeds

    Part-time

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: LLM

    Location: Leeds

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Distance learning (part-time)
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Leeds
    Scheme
    Postgraduate

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    Leeds Beckett University

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