LAW5372 Contemporary perspectives on construction law
Faculty of Law
LAW5372 Contemporary perspectives on construction law is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2027. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
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Requisites
Before LAW5372
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5372
No unit lists LAW5372 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Legal Studies students (L4004, L5004, L6013) you must have completed LAW5000 or LAW5081.
Juris Doctor students (L6005) who commenced their course in or before 2026 must have completed a minimum of 72 credit points of study.
Juris Doctor students (L6005) who commenced their course in 2027 or later must have completed a minimum of 60 credit points of study.
Overview
This unit will allow you to acquire knowledge and understanding of a specialist, and increasingly important, area of the law. The unit begins with a critical analysis of the different types of contracts and project delivery methods used by the Australian construction industry, ranging from traditional to alternative. Second, you will explore the problem areas that can lead to conflicts during the course of construction projects. Third, you will critique traditional and emerging forms of dispute avoidance, management, and resolution. Practices used in other jurisdictions will be analysed
Offerings in 2027
The 2027 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5372.
Assessment
- Research planWritten20%
- PodcastArtefact20%
- Research essayWritten60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply knowledge and understanding of the different types of contracts and project delivery approaches used on construction projects and the pros and cons of each.
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to issues that impact on construction projects such as variations, latent conditions, delays and defective works and the legal ramifications of each.
- 3
Conduct research into different contractual models and project management styles that could improve the delivery of construction projects and reduce the adversarial culture of the construction industry.
- 4
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts relevant to the contracts and legislation governing the construction industry and impacting on the delivery of construction projects.
- 5
Communicate complex ideas persuasively to a diverse audience.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit typically comprises of a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning, and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Where it fits
LAW5372 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5372?
LAW5372 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5372 offered?
LAW5372 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.
Does LAW5372 have an exam?
No. LAW5372 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include LAW5372?
LAW5372 is part of Commercial and corporate law; and Public sector governance and regulation.