MSc/LLM/PgDip/PgCert Construction Law and Practice

Distance learning uses an internet-based learning environment backed up by intensive tutor support.  Weekly online tutorials are led by tutors with student interaction, and are archived in case you miss one.  These sessions can vary in nature from straightforward lectures to tutorials, and even group work.  Our online repository of learning material enables you to undertake self-directed study at your own convenience.  Learning is driven by real-world problems aligned to your workplace and job role. 

Assessment

You will be assessed through:

• Written coursework (100%)
• Continuous informal assessment by your tutors

Staff Profile

Brodie McAdam

Programme Director: MSc/LLM Construction Law and Practice

Profile
Brodie is the Programme Director for MSc/LLM Construction Law and Practice.  Before joining the university in 2006, Brodie was a solicitor in a large commercial private law practice, specialising in the construction field.  Brodie’s main areas of expertise are in dispute resolution and contractual law, he is also a leading proponent of online learning.  He recently published a paper looking at legal issues surrounding the adoption of BIM, and potential solutions for its implementation in the UK.   For more information visit: http://www.seek.salford.ac.uk/profiles/B.MCADAM.jsp 

Julie Adshead

Profile

Julie is the Salford Law School leader for the course. Julie came to Salford in 2002 after a period at Manchester Metropolitan University. She joined the European Law Research Centre and then Salford Law School on its foundation in 2007. She came to the University to lead the unique distance learning postgraduate courses in Health and Safety and Environmental Law and more recently took up the Law School lead for the Construction Law and Practice LLM course. Julie also teaches environmental law to final year students on the LLB Hons courses. Julie is one of the co-authors of the leading student text book 'Law and the Built Environment'. Her administrative posts include Associate Head International of Salford Law School and Chair of the University's Disciplinary Panel.

Julie is best known for her research in environmental law. She has published in the areas of; water law, contaminated land, waste law and green buildings amongst others.  Julie leads the environmental law stream of the RICS annual legal symposium and is an active member of the UK Environmental Law Association (for many years she convened the Water Working Party) and has regularly coordinated responses to government consultations on environmental legislation. Julie supervises PhD students in the areas of health and safety law, environmental law and food safety law.

For  more information, visit; http://www.seek.salford.ac.uk/profiles/ADSHEAD236.jsp