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52 weeks
On campus (Parkville), with intensive and online delivery options
Full time / Part time (part-time enrolment for domestic students only)
March | June | July | August | December
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
AUD $49,984 (2026 indicative first year fee); Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) not available
Duration
1 year full time / up to 4 years part time
Intakes
March, June, July, August, December
Eligibility
Domestic and international:
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB VIC)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
State Legal Admission Authority
Course Content
Fundamentals of the Common Law
12.5 points; compulsory for students without a law degree from a common law jurisdiction.
Construction Law list (at least 62.5 points)
e.g. Construction Law (LAWS70176), Principles of Construction Law (LAWS70314) [students may not take both], Construction Contract Analysis, Drafting (LAWS70270), Construction Risk (LAWS70149), Payment Matters in Construction Projects (LAWS70239), Law of Construction Delay and Disruption (LAWS90208), International Construction Law (LAWS70139), Construction Dispute Resolution (LAWS70133), Advanced Construction Law (LAWS70128).
Prescribed lists / Master of Laws electives (remaining points to total 87.5-100)
e.g. Alternative Dispute Resolution (LAWS90331), International Commercial Arbitration (LAWS70121), Planning and Development Law (LAWS70349), Project Finance (LAWS70205), Principles of Banking and Finance Law (LAWS70206), Environmental Law (LAWS70100), Public Private Partnerships Law (LAWS70113).
Common Questions
Yes, the Master of Construction Law is developed for both industry professionals and construction lawyers. It provides a deep understanding of the legal landscapes surrounding construction projects, making it accessible to those from non-legal backgrounds working in building, construction, engineering, and associated industries.
The course is designed with busy working professionals in mind. Subjects are delivered flexibly through a combination of intensive on-campus subjects, online learning, and seminar-style classes at the Parkville campus.
The Master of Construction Law has intake dates in March, June, July, August, and December. The course takes 1 year to complete full time or 2 years part time.
Students have access to Melbourne Law School's library, which holds one of the best law collections in Australia. Additional support includes the Legal Academic Skills Centre, offering tailored services such as one-on-one research and legal academic skills consultations, and a mentoring program matching students with experienced practitioners from leading law firms, the Bar, government, the judiciary, and the not-for-profit sector (available to full-time students only).
The indicative first year fee for 2026 is AUD $49,984. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available for this course.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.
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