Master of Construction Law–MConsLaw 180 points Qualification regulations

1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the MConsLaw degree shall have: 

(i) completed a degree or graduate or postgraduate diploma in law or a relevant built environment discipline of this University or from a comparable institution accepted for this purpose, with an average grade of at least B; and

(ii) been accepted by the head of school as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study. 

(b) Requirement (a)(i) may be waived by the Associate Dean (Students) of the Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation or the Faculty of Law for a candidate who has had sufficient practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides equivalent preparation.  

2. (a) The course of study for the MConsLaw shall consist of courses worth at least 180 points, including:

Part 1: BILD 403, BILD 404, LAWS 513, LAWS 514; (BILD 401, BILD 402) or (LAWS 511, LAWS 512)

Part 2: (i) BILD 501 and LAWS 583; and

(ii) 30 further points at 400- or 500- level from ARCI, BILD, CCDN, CONM, DSDN, INTA, LAND, LAWS, PLAN, SARC or SIDN courses. 

(b) A candidate may proceed to Part 2 only with the permission of the programme director. 

(c) With the programme director’s permission, a candidate may replace Part 2 with BILD 594 or LAWS 594.

(d) With the permission of the Associate Dean (Students) of the Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation or the Faculty of Law, a candidate who has completed a degree with Honours or other graduate study to an appropriate level may be exempted from up to 120 points from Part 1 and Part 2 (ii).

3. (a) A candidate shall normally be enrolled for at least three trimesters and shall complete the degree within five years. The Associate Dean (Students) of the Faculty of Architecture and Design Innovation or the Faculty of Law may extend the maximum period in special cases. 

(b) The minimum and maximum periods of enrolment for BILD 594 and LAWS 594 are specified in the Master’s Thesis Regulations.

4. (a) A candidate who passed 120 points in Part 1 and Part 2 (ii) but does not proceed to Part 2 (i) may be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Science (PGDipArchSc) in Construction Law or a Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law (PGDipConsLaw).

(b) At the discretion of the head of school, a candidate who holds a PGDipCBS in Construction Law or a PGDipConsLaw may credit those courses to the MConsLaw provided the candidate abandons the Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma upon being awarded the MConsLaw.

6. The MConsLaw may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as described in the Assessment Handbook. The award shall be made on the combined results of courses and the assessment of the research project or research thesis by the Joint Committee.