Program Overview

Postgraduate Master of Laws: Construction Law and Dispute Resolution

The Postgraduate Master of Laws in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution is designed to enhance legal expertise in the management and resolution of construction disputes. This course offers two pathways, LLM and MSc, and can be studied part-time over two or four years.

Course Overview

• Attendance: Part-Time
• Location: Distance Learning
• Start Date: 21 Sep 2026
• Duration: 2 Years
• Institution Code: L27
• Main Location: Distance Learning

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to meet one of the following:

• Hold at least a second-class honours degree in the cognate subjects of Law or Construction
• Hold at least a second-class honours degree in a non-cognate subject and demonstrate an aptitude for the subject applied for in the supporting information
• Hold an equivalent professional qualification (i.e., chartered status with RICS, CIOB, ICE)
• Have equivalent work experience, for example, a HND in an appropriate discipline together with construction experience at managerial level

All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional. Applicants should also satisfy the English Language requirements, with an IELTS score of 7.0 and no skill below 7.0.

Modules, Teaching, and Learning

The course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help students plan their time and establish a study routine. Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university, and students will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments.

Fees and Funding

• UK: ｣10,400 (Home 2026, full course tuition fees)
• International: ｣11,450 (International 2026, full course tuition fees)

Studying part-time gives students the flexibility to learn at their own pace. The part-time tuition fees are calculated using credit points, with the tuition fee for students entering in 2026/27 being ｣57.77 per credit for UK students and ｣63.61 per credit for international students. The total number of credit points for this course is 180.

Career Prospects

This course will acquire the academic training essential to develop students' legal careers in the area of construction law. The skills developed will be transferable across other industries, enhancing employability.

Student Life

At Leeds Beckett, student experience is important. The university offers a range of support services, including academic advisors, student wellbeing teams, and online communities. Distance learning students have access to the same support as students on campus, including online libraries and networking events.

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School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing

The school holds a Careers Fair attended by over 25 major employers from the Civil Engineering, Construction, Architecture, and Planning sectors, giving students the opportunity to secure graduate roles, placements, and part-time employment.

Centre for Knowledge Exchange

The Centre for Knowledge Exchange (CKE) provides students with access to networking events, seminars on key sector issues, and conferences.