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University of Wolverhampton: Construction Law and Dispute Resolution
| Institution | University of Wolverhampton View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Architecture and Built Environment |
| Web | www.wlv.ac.uk/ |
| enquiries@wlv.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0800 953 3222 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework within which construction organisations and projects are managed, including the resolution of disputes that arise. You will develop your capabilities to analyse the nature of the risks in construction, general strategies for allocating them and systems for managing their occurrence.
You will develop your professional skills to be able to interpret contracts and appreciate the controversies surrounding commonly used standards forms of construction contracts. This will involve you gaining techniques for research and enquiry to create and interpret relevant aspects of construction law and contract administration. In addition, you will acquire the skills to review and critically examine the implications of complex construction case law relating this to real world settings.
Overall, the course will prepare you to participate in dispute resolution processes as an advisor to or representative of the parties to the dispute or as an arbitrator, mediator , adjudicator or other related dispute practitioner.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A lower second honours degree in a construction or law related discipline, or equivalent, is required for direct entry onto the Master’s programme. A Postgraduate Certificate in construction or law related discipline, or equivalent subject with a minimum of grade C in all modules. International Applicants: Your qualifications need to be deemed equivalent to the above entry requirements. |
| Location | City Campus Wulfruna Street Wolverhampton WV1 1SB |
Summary
This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework within which construction organisations and projects are managed, including the resolution of disputes that arise. You will develop your capabilities to analyse the nature of the risks in construction, general strategies for allocating them and systems for managing their occurrence.
You will develop your professional skills to be able to interpret contracts and appreciate the controversies surrounding commonly used standards forms of construction contracts. This will involve you gaining techniques for research and enquiry to create and interpret relevant aspects of construction law and contract administration. In addition, you will acquire the skills to review and critically examine the implications of complex construction case law relating this to real world settings.
Overall, the course will prepare you to participate in dispute resolution processes as an advisor to or representative of the parties to the dispute or as an arbitrator, mediator , adjudicator or other related dispute practitioner.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A lower second honours degree in a construction or law related discipline, or equivalent, is required for direct entry onto the Master’s programme. A Postgraduate Certificate in construction or law related discipline, or equivalent subject with a minimum of grade C in all modules. International Applicants: Your qualifications need to be deemed equivalent to the above entry requirements. |
| Location | City Campus Wulfruna Street Wolverhampton WV1 1SB |
Summary
This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework within which construction organisations and projects are managed, including the resolution of disputes that arise. You will develop your capabilities to analyse the nature of the risks in construction, general strategies for allocating them and systems for managing their occurrence.
You will develop your professional skills to be able to interpret contracts and appreciate the controversies surrounding commonly used standards forms of construction contracts. This will involve you gaining techniques for research and enquiry to create and interpret relevant aspects of construction law and contract administration. In addition, you will acquire the skills to review and critically examine the implications of complex construction case law relating this to real world settings.
Overall, the course will prepare you to participate in dispute resolution processes as an advisor to or representative of the parties to the dispute or as an arbitrator, mediator , adjudicator or other related dispute practitioner.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A lower second honours degree in a construction or law related discipline, or equivalent, is required for direct entry onto the Master’s programme. A Postgraduate Certificate in construction or law related discipline, or equivalent subject with a minimum of grade C in all modules. International Applicants: Your qualifications need to be deemed equivalent to the above entry requirements. |
| Location | City Campus Wulfruna Street Wolverhampton WV1 1SB |
Summary
This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework within which construction organisations and projects are managed, including the resolution of disputes that arise. You will develop your capabilities to analyse the nature of the risks in construction, general strategies for allocating them and systems for managing their occurrence.
You will develop your professional skills to be able to interpret contracts and appreciate the controversies surrounding commonly used standards forms of construction contracts. This will involve you gaining techniques for research and enquiry to create and interpret relevant aspects of construction law and contract administration. In addition, you will acquire the skills to review and critically examine the implications of complex construction case law relating this to real world settings.
Overall, the course will prepare you to participate in dispute resolution processes as an advisor to or representative of the parties to the dispute or as an arbitrator, mediator , adjudicator or other related dispute practitioner.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A lower second honours degree in a construction or law related discipline, or equivalent, is required for direct entry onto the Master’s programme. A Postgraduate Certificate in construction or law related discipline, or equivalent subject with a minimum of grade C in all modules. International Applicants: Your qualifications need to be deemed equivalent to the above entry requirements. |
| Location | City Campus Wulfruna Street Wolverhampton WV1 1SB |
Summary
This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework within which construction organisations and projects are managed, including the resolution of disputes that arise. You will develop your capabilities to analyse the nature of the risks in construction, general strategies for allocating them and systems for managing their occurrence.
You will develop your professional skills to be able to interpret contracts and appreciate the controversies surrounding commonly used standards forms of construction contracts. This will involve you gaining techniques for research and enquiry to create and interpret relevant aspects of construction law and contract administration. In addition, you will acquire the skills to review and critically examine the implications of complex construction case law relating this to real world settings.
Overall, the course will prepare you to participate in dispute resolution processes as an advisor to or representative of the parties to the dispute or as an arbitrator, mediator , adjudicator or other related dispute practitioner.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A lower second honours degree in a construction or law related discipline, or equivalent, is required for direct entry onto the Master’s programme. A Postgraduate Certificate in construction or law related discipline, or equivalent subject with a minimum of grade C in all modules. International Applicants: Your qualifications need to be deemed equivalent to the above entry requirements. |
| Location | City Campus Wulfruna Street Wolverhampton WV1 1SB |
Fees
| EU | 6400 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 6400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 6400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 6400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 6400 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 13650 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework within which construction organisations and projects are managed, including the resolution of disputes that arise. You will develop your capabilities to analyse the nature of the risks in construction, general strategies for allocating them and systems for managing their occurrence.
You will develop your professional skills to be able to interpret contracts and appreciate the controversies surrounding commonly used standards forms of construction contracts. This will involve you gaining techniques for research and enquiry to create and interpret relevant aspects of construction law and contract administration. In addition, you will acquire the skills to review and critically examine the implications of complex construction case law relating this to real world settings.
Overall, the course will prepare you to participate in dispute resolution processes as an advisor to or representative of the parties to the dispute or as an arbitrator, mediator , adjudicator or other related dispute practitioner.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A lower second honours degree in a construction or law related discipline, or equivalent, is required for direct entry onto the Master’s programme. A Postgraduate Certificate in construction or law related discipline, or equivalent subject with a minimum of grade C in all modules. International Applicants: Your qualifications need to be deemed equivalent to the above entry requirements. |
| Location | City Campus Wulfruna Street Wolverhampton WV1 1SB |
Fees
| EU | 3200 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 3200 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 3200 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 3200 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 3200 GBP for Year 1 |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
This course will provide you with an understanding of the legal framework within which construction organisations and projects are managed, including the resolution of disputes that arise. You will develop your capabilities to analyse the nature of the risks in construction, general strategies for allocating them and systems for managing their occurrence.
Depending on your choice of modules, you will develop your professional skills to be able to interpret contracts and appreciate the controversies surrounding commonly used standards forms of construction contracts. This will involve you gaining techniques for research and enquiry to create and interpret relevant aspects of construction law and contract administration. In addition, you will acquire the skills to review and critically examine the implications of complex construction case law relating this to real world settings.
Overall, the course will introduce you to aspects of practical dispute resolution processes as an advisor to or representative of the parties to the dispute, or as an arbitrator, mediator , adjudicator or other related dispute practitioner.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For entry onto the Postgraduate Certificate programme (Completion of which, with a minimum of grade C in all modules, will allow a student to progress to the Master’s programme) A pass at degree level. Students are selected using application form and references in the first instance and maybe invited for interview. Students applying for individual modules will be required to demonstrate the ability to absorb technical concepts and detail, possibly by way of their previous industrial or commercial experience. Minimum English competency is the standard Postgraduate entry: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. |
| Location | City Campus Wulfruna Street Wolverhampton WV1 1SB |
Summary
This course will provide you with an understanding of the legal framework within which construction organisations and projects are managed, including the resolution of disputes that arise. You will develop your capabilities to analyse the nature of the risks in construction, general strategies for allocating them and systems for managing their occurrence.
Depending on your choice of modules, you will develop your professional skills to be able to interpret contracts and appreciate the controversies surrounding commonly used standards forms of construction contracts. This will involve you gaining techniques for research and enquiry to create and interpret relevant aspects of construction law and contract administration. In addition, you will acquire the skills to review and critically examine the implications of complex construction case law relating this to real world settings.
Overall, the course will introduce you to aspects of practical dispute resolution processes as an advisor to or representative of the parties to the dispute, or as an arbitrator, mediator , adjudicator or other related dispute practitioner.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For entry onto the Postgraduate Certificate programme (Completion of which, with a minimum of grade C in all modules, will allow a student to progress to the Master’s programme) A pass at degree level. Students are selected using application form and references in the first instance and maybe invited for interview. Students applying for individual modules will be required to demonstrate the ability to absorb technical concepts and detail, possibly by way of their previous industrial or commercial experience. Minimum English competency is the standard Postgraduate entry: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. |
| Location | City Campus Wulfruna Street Wolverhampton WV1 1SB |
Fees
| EU | 2134 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 2134 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2134 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2134 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2134 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
This course will provide you with an understanding of the legal framework within which construction organisations and projects are managed, including the resolution of disputes that arise. You will develop your capabilities to analyse the nature of the risks in construction, general strategies for allocating them and systems for managing their occurrence.
Depending on your choice of modules, you will develop your professional skills to be able to interpret contracts and appreciate the controversies surrounding commonly used standards forms of construction contracts. This will involve you gaining techniques for research and enquiry to create and interpret relevant aspects of construction law and contract administration. In addition, you will acquire the skills to review and critically examine the implications of complex construction case law relating this to real world settings.
Overall, the course will introduce you to aspects of practical dispute resolution processes as an advisor to or representative of the parties to the dispute, or as an arbitrator, mediator , adjudicator or other related dispute practitioner.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For entry onto the Postgraduate Certificate programme (Completion of which, with a minimum of grade C in all modules, will allow a student to progress to the Master’s programme) A pass at degree level. Students are selected using application form and references in the first instance and maybe invited for interview. Students applying for individual modules will be required to demonstrate the ability to absorb technical concepts and detail, possibly by way of their previous industrial or commercial experience. Minimum English competency is the standard Postgraduate entry: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. |
| Location | City Campus Wulfruna Street Wolverhampton WV1 1SB |
Fees
| EU | 2134 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 2134 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2134 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2134 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2134 GBP for Year 1 |
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