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Postgraduate Certificate
John Anderson Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
8 Months
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Postgraduate Certificate
John Anderson Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
8 Months
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The course is designed for both construction professionals and lawyers. Construction professionals will learn about the legal framework to the construction industry and engage on the legal processes involved in major construction projects, from commissioning to completion.
Lawyers will gain a greater understanding of the processes and management of construction projects, as well as in-depth legal expertise relating to such projects.
Construction Law offers both an in-person and online version, with both versions offering the same content. Online students benefit from a range of pre-recorded material. All students have access to a wide range of electronic information sources.
What youll study
The programme can be taken on a part-time basis over two years (three modules per year), or on a full-time basis over one year.
The Diploma programme requires you to complete:
four core construction law modules
a compulsory module in Research Methods
one elective module from the suite of courses offered by the School of Law
The LLM programme requires the completion of a 15,000-word dissertation, or enhanced research proposal, or professional internship, or a professional project instead in addition to the above.
Careers
We work closely with the University's Careers Service. They offer advice and guidance on career planning and looking for and applying for jobs. In addition, they administer and publicise graduate and work experience opportunities.
The LLM/PgDip in Construction Law enables lawyers and construction industry professionals to develop expertise in an increasingly complex area of specialist contract work.
Construction Law is constantly developing through case law and legislation to meet the challenges thrown up by the development of the industry worldwide.
Successful completion of the course provides you with additional benefits:
enhanced career advancement
improved service to clients
potential satisfaction of your professional CPD obligations
a further academic qualification as tangible evidence of your expertise
networking opportunities with professionals from all sectors of the industry
ability for non-lawyer graduates to apply for membership to the Association of Commercial Attorneys. This membership allows you to conduct certain matters before the Scottish courts.
First- or upper second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a related discipline. Where an applicant has a lower second-class Honours degree in a relevant discipline, admission may be possible with suitable professional qualifications and/or considerable appropriate experience.
Please note: a Law degree is not a prerequisite for entry to this course.
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