International Construction Law - Postgraduate Diploma

Compulsory modules include:

• Introduction to Law and Construction Technology - A solid background introduction to the legal landscape construction law operates in combined with initial studies in construction technology that give you a firm basic grasp of how projects are built.
• Construction Contract Law - Here we explore the historical background, international context and general principles that apply to construction law. We cover the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved, along with the procurement and contract decisions clients must make.
• Real Estate Law - This module focuses on the importance of real estate law in the construction industries. The syllabus covers sources of real estate law and property law in various contexts.
• International Dispute Resolution - An introduction to international commercial disputes, covering international mediation, the promotion of alternative dispute resolution approaches, and the challenges that come with enforcing mediation outcomes.
• Environmental and Sustainability Law - You'll learn more about the theoretical basis of environmental law and legal interfaces, with a specific focus on the development of international laws.
• Construction Procurement - This module introduces you to procurement and its contexts, and covers the latest government initiatives. We consider procurement in specific and general ways, and look at whole-life uses for buildings.
• Advanced Construction Law - A study of a typical construction project's wider contractual network, including bonds and insurances in the United Kingdom and international standard forms of contract. We also consider issues such as insurances and liabilities to third parties.
• Consolidating Theory and Practice - You develop and submit an electronic portfolio, in which you detail and reflect on what you've learned and achieved through the seven core modules.

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved we will inform you.

The course is studied exclusively online. Each module consists of a course of study containing material and formative assessment exercises and is assessed by the submission of a piece of coursework, or a controlled assessment.

The course uses a variety of learning tools including recorded lectures and real time online lectures together with supportive reading and tutorial sessions. It involves both extensive independent research and discussion in the context of workshops designed to encourage the development of critical analytical and reflective skills. You will be expected to prepare for each workshop and to participate actively in discussion with your tutors and peers to maximise your experience on the course.

For more details see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.

Online learning has been proven to be highly beneficial to a large variety of people.

• Flexibility - Study at a time that is convenient to you. You can work at times when you are free, rather than scheduling your studies around a set classroom time.
• Learn while working - As the course can be completed in your own schedule, you can continue to work full-time whilst studying and apply your studies directly to your employment.
• Professional classmates - Mix and network via online forums with like-minded individuals on a global basis.
• Designed with employment in mind - This course is highly relevant in today's competitive marketplace, and will ensure that you are equipped with the professional skills and practical experience that businesses are looking for.

All assessments are conducted through either online submission or controlled assessment through online collaborative tools.

For more detail see our full glossary of assessment terms.