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.
2026/2027 on-campus teaching dates
20-month schedule (full-time and part-time)
Module A (2026):
- September 24, 25, 26
- October 22, 23, 24 Oct
- November 19, 20, 21
Module B (2027):
- January 14, 15, 16
- February 11, 12, 13
- March 11, 12, 13
12-month (full-time)
Dates above, with the additional days:
Module D (2026):
- October 1, 2, 3
- October 29, 30, 31
- November 26, 27, 28
Module C (2027)
- January 21, 22, 23
- February 18, 19, 20
- March 18, 19, 20
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.