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MSc Quantity Surveying MSc Construction Law & Dispute Resolution
Commercial Management Distance learning
Distance learning
The course is intended for professionals in
This course has been developed to cater for the construction, law and related fields who wish
needs of a wide range of graduates with cognate, to develop their expertise in construction law
non-cognate and semi-cognate areas who are and dispute resolution, for either practical or
seeking postgraduate provision in Commercial academic purposes. Teaching is delivered online
Management specifically related to construction by distance learning, supported by 10 full-day
activities. The course addresses key components optional workshops over the duration of the
of technology, legal and managerial knowledge course. Tutors include a range of experienced
to form an integrated whole that provides an arbitrators, adjudicators and specialist lawyers.
academic base and professional knowledge.
Students will need a computer with access to the
Commercial Managers are the financial internet and Microsoft Office applications. Use of
controllers of industry. They work alongside Skype (downloadable free from the internet) and
other professionals in preparing the a webcam may be beneficial.
documentation on which projects are based, and
ensuring that companies carrying out the work
The structure and content of the course
are paid a fair price for it. To carry out these
is designed to satisfy the examination
functions they must have knowledge of relevant
requirements of the Chartered Institute of
technologies, contract law and procedures,
Arbitrators through to Fellowship level for both
commercial and financial management
their Adjudication and Arbitration Pathways.
processes and human resource management.
Modules include construction law principles,
This course focuses on quantity surveying and
arbitration, law, practice and award writing,
commercial management in the construction
adjudication: law, practice and decision
industry and aims to enhance your abilities in
writing, law and practice of claims, commercial
appropriate decision-making strategies and to
mediation and research methods and a
develop research capability.
dissertation.
The course is mediated via the web and modules
There is also a foundation module in contract,
comprise directed reading and other study
tort and evidence for those candidates who
activities. Students must have access to the
are unable to demonstrate sufficient working
internet. Optional introductory workshops are
knowledge in these areas of law.
provided for modules and these take place at
A variety of assessment methods are used.
approximately six-monthly intervals. However,
Module coursework and examination are
students may be required to undertake a
supplemented by presentations, debates and
foundation comprising two modules from which
group-work activities.
successful students can progress to the MSc.
Entry requirements
This course is accredited by the Royal Institution
You should normally have a good UK honours
of Chartered Surveyors.
degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent
Entry requirements
professional qualification. Candidates who lack
You should normally have a good UK honours
the normal entry qualifications but who possess
degree in a relevant discipline and should be
acceptable alternative qualifications and/or
in relevant employment. Other appropriate
records of achievement, along with appropriate
qualifications and/or experience within the
experience will also be considered. All
industry may be considered.
candidates are required to have a foundational
knowledge of English legal principles, contract
Key facts and tort.
Course code: QSCOM
Place of study: Civic Quarter
Key facts
Start date: September for Foundation modules,
Course code: CLAWD
February for MSc
Place of study: Distance learning
Length of study: 2-3 years.
Start date: September for Foundation module,
February for MSc
Length of study: PG Cert 8 months.
PG Dip 16 months. MSc 2 years.
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