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LLM in International Construction Law (Liverpool John Moores University) - Online

The International Construction Law programme will develop your academic knowledge and awareness of issues in the construction law arena, and increase your understanding of the legal dimension of activities taking place in the construction field and the extent to which they might give rise to legal issues.

• You should have a good honours degree in Law or another discipline form a UK university or overseas equivalent, or an appropriate professional qualification.
• The requirements of a Second Class degree may be waived
• Some background knowledge of law is useful, but a degree in law is not essential.
• If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 (including a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent is normally required if applicable.

Course Format and Assessment

• To successfully complete the programme, students must pass each module.
• Assessments will incorporate coursework, research assignments, presenting reports and writing essays.
• There will be no examinations requiring attendance at a venue.
• You will also be expected to participate in the virtual learning environment with tutors and fellow students.

How You Will Learn

Each module uses a variety of learning tools combined into a varied, interactive programme with resources including:

• Detailed study guides
• Electronic documents, readings, case studies and coursework
• Pre-recorded lectures, asynchronous seminars and tutorials
• Traditional textbooks
• Online multimedia content
• Interactive discussion groups

The modules are made available to you following a schedule that allows you to work at your own pace but keep in sequence with the assessment requirements. Each module is broken into a series of units and lessons, making the content manageable and assisting with your time allocation throughout the programme.