Teaching & modules
Modules
Year 1 - Required modules
You are required to take the following modules:
- Foundations of Construction Law (30 credits)
- Construction Law 1 (30 credits)
There are no Year 1 optional modules.
Year 2 – Required modules
You are required to take the following modules:
- Construction Law 2 (30 credits)
- Arbitration & Dispute Resolution (30 credits)
Year 2 – Optional modules
The only options available are between completing a dissertation or a practice project - you must complete one of them.
- Dissertation (60 credits)
- Construction Law in Practice (Practice Module) (60 credits)
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to- date, innovative and relevant courses of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Teaching methods - what to expect
The following table will give you an idea of what a typical academic year might look like as a part-time student as you progress through your studies:
| Year | Lectures | Self-study |
| 1 | 18 in-person days (9 days per term) | 10-15 hours per week |
| 2 | 18 in-person days (9 days per term) | 10-15 hours per week |
The organisation of the MSc is based on four taught modules with nine full days of on-campus teaching for each module, plus a dissertation or practice project. The teaching days will be divided into three-day blocks, usually Thursday/Friday/Saturday.
Most students are part-time and take the course over two years, taking two taught modules in year one, and two taught modules and a dissertation or practice project in year two. However some full-time students now enter the programme each year, usually taking all modules over either 12 months or 20 months. The full-time (12 months) version of the programme is primarily for those who have previously studied law and/or have a high level of competence in English.
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Assessment
- Coursework
- Examinations
- Essays
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include essays and examinations.
Application closing date guidance
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).
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026