Construction Law and Dispute Resolution

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*