Postgraduate Diploma in Construction - Construction Law
Massey University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Construction Law) gives you the opportunity to join the pathway to in-depth research at a master's level.
The programme gives you the opportunity to show your analytical thinking as well as your high-level research capability.
A global perspective
You’ll gain a global perspective of the broad areas of construction law and dispute resolution. Although you’ll primarily cover New Zealand-related construction law issues, you’ll also cover some aspects from jurisdictions such as Australia, UK, Singapore, and Malaysia. This is especially in relation to construction contracts and adjudication.
Understand contemporary issues
Topics covered include:
- a background to construction project management
- construction procurement
- tendering methods
- principles of construction law including professional liability
- drafting construction contracts in modern plain legal language
- interpreting construction contracts
- construction contract administration
- construction dispute resolution with a focus on statutory adjudication.
Research-led learning from industry experts
You’ll learn from senior faculty members and industry experts. Our lecturers and supervisors come from a range of relevant backgrounds.
Some have been involved in proposing and commenting on legislation affecting the construction industry. They have written standard terms of construction contracts, endorsed and published internationally.
International participants and the wide mix of expertise allows you to have meaningful exchanges and interaction at postgraduate level.
Campus Information
Auckland campus
Massey University’s innovative Auckland / Oteha campus is located on the North Shore of New Zealand’s largest city – Auckland. The campus grounds are peaceful with many native trees and plants, yet it’s only a five minute walk to the expansive Westfield shopping centre with its movie theatres, shops, restaurants and numerous fast food outlets. If you want to travel further, there are buses running regular routes around the North Shore region and into Auckland city.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
There is great demand for those with specialist skills like those you will gain by doing the Postgraduate Diploma in Construction (Construction Law).
Current and past students have worked with various organisations, including:
- multinational companies
- banks
- insurance companies
- government agencies
- companies in the oil and gas sector
- government agencies involved with housing
- transport and infrastructure
- academic institutions around the world.
This degree is useful as professional development for those already in construction law, or for those in related careers who need more in-depth knowledge.
It can also help you move into dispute resolution careers such as arbitrators, mediators, and adjudicators, those working with housing and property developers, or as a consultant.
You may choose to further up-skill in specialist areas to enhance your performance along your chosen career paths. Others choose to attain specialist skills in order to diversify.
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Postgraduate academic entrance requirements
Masters, postgraduate diplomas and postgraduate certificates An appropriate undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution is required
- IELTS- 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT- 90 overall (min 20 in Writing)
- PTE Academic- 58 Overall (min 50 in communicative skills)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
36810 NZD
Annual Cost of Living: 20000 NZD
Application Fee: N/A
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