Program Overview
The Construction Law and Practice at University of Salford is a MSc programme in Law over 24 months, delivered Online. 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 and Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 1,717 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 1,300 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Construction Law and Practice 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 underpinning construction contracts
- Source, rationale and nature of key terms (Scope, cost, quality, time, variation)
- Contract formation
- Implication of terms
- Mistake, frustration, breach, causation and loss
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry Requirements
Applicants to the\xc2\xa0MSc\xc2\xa0must have a minimum of:- A second class undergraduate honours degree in a relevant discipline, or
- A second class undergraduate honours degree in an unrelated discipline and significant relevant work experience within the built environment, or
- A recognised appropriate professional qualification such as RICS or CIOB
English Language Requirements
International students must provide evidence of proficiency in English.\xc2\xa0An IELTS score of 6.0 with no band below 5.5 is proof of this.
Suitable For
This course will enable lawyers and built environment professionals including surveyors, engineers and architects, to operate more effectively in areas of construction practice which involve construction law.\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0The course is ideally suited to practising professionals.
Applicant profile
The course allows you to build on current knowledge and experience by aligning learning to real-world problems you may face in your workplace or job role, therefore the course is ideally suited to practising professionals.\xc2\xa0\xc2\xa0Built Environment professionals including surveyors, managers, engineers and architects will be eligible to undertake the MSc route, while the LLM route requires a qualifying law degree or professional legal qualification.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 1,717 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 1,300 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 1,717 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; GBP 1,300 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Salford 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.
About University of Salford
University of Salford
Salford, United Kingdom
University of Salford is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2029-12-17
- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 24 months