| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-24 | - |
Program Overview
Through an intensive report, students analyze legal concepts and apply them to real-world construction scenarios, developing analytical skills and critical inquiry abilities. The program focuses on key legal aspects of project delivery, dispute management, and the economic and social impact of legal matters in construction.
Program Outline
It focuses on common legal challenges faced during various project stages and explores legal principles impacting project delivery.
Key Objectives:
- Develop knowledge of relevant legal aspects in achieving sustainable project delivery.
- Hone analytical skills to interpret and apply contractual and legal frameworks governing construction projects.
Content Highlights
- Key legal aspects of managing construction projects
- Rights, duties, liabilities, and obligations of parties involved
- Construction dispute management and avoidance techniques
- The economic and social impact of legal and contractual issues in project delivery.
Assessment
This course is 100% assessed by an independent report focused on a scenario provided by the program, requiring students to identify key issues, analyze options, and propose solutions based on legal and contract elements learned throughout the program. Specific dates and timetables may be subject to change and will be provided closer to the program's start date.
Duration
- One semester starting on September 24, 2024.
Credits
15
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
School
Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment
Target audience
Professionals and individuals involved in or interested in the construction industry.
Additional Points:
- Participants are encouraged to sign up to receive further updates about the program.
Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlements Status Fees:
£583.35 Payment of Fees and Deposits Fees and Funding
Additional mandatory costs
It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees. Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses. Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.
