Overview

Our Construction Law and Dispute Resolution course provides a unique cross-professional perspective on this area of the law.

This flexible course is taught to lawyers and experienced non-lawyer construction professionals over a series of intensive in-person three-day sessions (from Thursday to Saturday) and is particularly well-suited for students based outside of London. It is also available for overseas students on both a full-time and part-time basis. You will have electronic access to the teaching and reference materials as well as physical access to the many specialist books and journals, which are held in the Maughan Library.

Key benefits

  • Largest and longest-established MSc in this field.
  • Extensive input from leading professionals.
  • Wide range of student backgrounds.
  • Located in the heart of legal London.
  • At the time of writing, students can use successful completion of the MSc towards satisfying the requirements of the RCP Route when applying for Membership of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.  Please note that this is an external scheme and that the CIArb may make changes to it at anytime.
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At King’s, I was exposed to not only the highest calibre of teaching staff, ranging from highly respected practitioners to academics who have dedicated their study to construction matters, but also to fellow students, many of whom are respected practitioners
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Course essentials

Our Construction Law and Dispute Resolution course provides a unique cross-professional perspective on this area of the law.

This flexible course is taught to lawyers and experienced non-lawyer construction professionals over a series of intensive in-person three-day sessions (from Thursday to Saturday) that take place in London on-campus, and is particularly well-suited for students based outside of London. It is also available for overseas students on both a full-time and part-time basis. You will have electronic access to the teaching and reference materials as well as physical access to the many specialist books and journals, which are held in the Maughan Library.

Key Information

Course type:

Master's

Delivery mode:

In person

Study mode:

Full time / Part time

Duration:

Two years part-time is the standard programme length. Full-time options are one year full-time (lawyer students), or 20 months full-time (non-lawyer students).

Credit value:

UK 180/ECTS 90

Application status:

Open

Start date:

September 2026

Administrative bodies

Regulating body

Application closing date guidance

Base campuses

This course is primarily taught at the King’s College London Strand Campus. Some classes will be taught on the Waterloo Campus.

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Strand Campus

Strand Campus feels like the heart of London—historic yet buzzing with energy. Nestled by the Thames, it offers world-class academics, vibrant student life, and endless inspiration from the city’s culture and diversity.

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Waterloo Campus

Our Waterloo campus is home to the Florence Nightingale Faculty Nursing & Midwifery, and a vibrant hub for health, social science, and law students. Located moments from the iconic landmarks of South Bank and just a short walk to the Stand campus.