Program Overview
The Construction Law at University of Melbourne is a Master programme in Law over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Construction Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 39,424 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 39,424 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Construction Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- common law principles and statutory regimes that impact upon construction and related projects in Australia and the relationship of such laws with the technical and commercial underpinnings of the industry
- the international aspects of construction law and practice, including comparisons with that applicable in Australia
- the principles underpinning the drafting of construction contracts and amendment of standard-form construction contracts
- the avoidance, management and resolution of construction claims and disputes; and
- key ongoing debates relating to construction law and practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, at honours standard, or equivalent
or - A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, or equivalent and two years of documented relevant professional experience
or - An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and two years of documented relevant professional experience
or - An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline; and successful completion of four subjects in a cognate graduate diploma and one year of documented relevant professional experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 39,424 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 39,424 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 39,424 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 39,424 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Melbourne directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-04-18
- Start Date 2018-07-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months