Graduate Diploma in Construction Law

The University of Melbourne

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

The Graduate Diploma in Construction Law (GDipConstrLaw) gives construction lawyers and professionals in building, construction, engineering and associated industries the legal knowledge to take the next step in their careers. Working with lecturers who are leaders in their fields, and fellow students from Australia and around the world, youll have a unique opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of this specialized area of law and its interaction with the commerce and practice of the industry.

Structure

Students must complete 50 credit points of study from the prescribed list of subjects.

Subjects

  • Construction Law
  • Principles of Construction Law
  • Construction Contract Analysis, Drafting
  • Construction Risk
  • Payment Matters in Construction Projects
  • Remedies in the Construction Context
  • Rethinking Construction Contracting Risk
  • Clean Energy Projects Law and Regulation
  • Law of Construction Delay and Disruption
  • Major Project Delivery: Legal Interfaces
  • Managing Legal Risk in Construction
  • Planning and Building Sustainable Cities
  • Public Private Partnerships Law
  • Residential Construction Law
  • Construction Law and Projects in Asia
  • Global Perspectives on Construction Law
  • International Construction Law
  • Avoid and Manage Construction Disputes
  • Construction Dispute Resolution
  • Advanced Construction Law

Standard entry requirements

  • A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) with a University of Melbourne equivalent score of at least 70 leading to admission to legal practice, OR
  • A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to legal practice and at least one year of documented, relevant professional experience, OR
  • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and at least one year of documented, relevant professional work experience.

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Parkville International: $28,000 No
  • Full-time : 6 months
  • Part-time : 1 year

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