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LLM Construction Law at The University of Law - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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Course summary

A Master of Laws (LLM) in Construction Law is a postgraduate degree designed for law and non-law graduates to enhance their academic legal knowledge. This internationally recognised Master’s course will give you the skills to enhance or pursue a career as a business owner, legal specialist, shipping specialist and maritime governance. The LLM Construction Law is an innovative, flexible programme that will provide you with the opportunity to explore issues surrounding Construction Law. Students will explore issues such as construction contracts; vicarious performance and insolvency; FIDIC (International) Conditions Silver Book; Engineering and Construction Contract (NEC); and Dispute Resolution. On completion of the course, you will be able to demonstrate the ability to conduct and evaluate research and use your learnings to offer resolutions that best reflect the situation. When you study the LLM Construction Law with us you will:

  • Be taught by our expert lecturers, including subject matter specialists, former and current practitioners, and research and teaching focused academics.
  • Learn about the context within which construction law operates and interplays with other areas such as economics and politics.
  • Research and critically evaluate the key theories, concepts and principles of construction law as applied in the UK.
  • Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators and accreditation bodies, which inform our programme development.
  • Improve your employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping your career with our careers team.
  • Strengthen your network - connect with other students, faculty and industry professionals on an international scale, and seek out opportunities for future placements and job opportunities.
  • Get ahead of the competition - gain in-depth knowledge of your topic of interest and become a subject expert, which will provide you with a competitive edge in the job market.
  • Enjoy flexibility - We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. That’s why we offer a wide range of study modes (full-time, part-time, on campus, online) across our courses to provide you with the greatest choice and flexibility you need to succeed in your studies.
  • Prepare for the future of Legal Technology – study modules in legal technology and gain insight into this emerging area of law.
This course is currently available at our London Moorgate campus, as well as online.* *Please note that campus locations are subject to change and may vary by intake and start date. Please check our website for more information.

Modules

Terms 1 & 2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time): In addition to a general induction to the programme, there is a two-week induction covering the Key Principles of the English Legal System. This is compulsory for non-law students, but also open to students wanting a refresher in the fundamentals of the law of England and Wales. This would be useful for any student who has taken a considerable break from legal education. Compulsory modules include: Construction Law Research Methods Training to help you prepare for your dissertation You may then choose three* modules from our elective module guide running at your location of study. *All optional modules are subject to availability and may change from time to time. Not all modules may be available in all terms. Only modules running at the location of study will be available to choose. Term 3 (full-time) or 5 & 6 (part-time): Dissertation in Construction Law.

Assessment method

Dissertation: 15,000 word thesis Each taught module has its own assessment method. Typically, modules are either assessed by three hour unseen written examination or 4,500 word coursework assignment.

How to apply

International applicants

To find out more about how we support our international students, please visit our website.

Entry requirements

UK: Students should possess a UK bachelors degree in any subject at 2:2 or above or equivalent qualifications. The Compulsory Two Week Induction is required for all students, unless they can evidence the successful completion of either: - an LLB or equivalent; or - a minimum of 3 legal modules, worth at least 80 QCFcredits that must include; • English Legal System • Contract Law • Law of Tort International: An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

2026/27 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2026) - For Domestic students in London: £15,000, and Outside London: £12,750. For International (non-domestic) students in London: £19,600, and Outside London: £18,250. Online students: £12,750. All fees above include a deposit amount of £250

Sponsorship information

We can help support your course fees with our scholarships and bursaries and funding options. For more information please visit our postgraduate scholarships page: https://www.law.ac.uk/study/scholarships-bursaries/

LLM Construction Law at The University of Law - UCAS