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 2021. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Other periods
- Monash Law Chambers
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 1 other task
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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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 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus |
Assessment
- Research assignment50%
- Take home exam50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply knowledge and understanding of the different types of contracts used on construction projects and the pros and cons of each with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice;
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to issues that impact on construction projects such as variations, land defects, delays and defective works and the legal ramifications of each;
- 3
Conduct research into the broad range of dispute avoidance and management options available and their relationship to judicial and arbitral processes based on knowledge of appropriate research principle and methods
- 4
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to the various statutes and regulations governing the construction industry and issues relating to construction law.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
24 contact hours per semester (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements)
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 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Paula Gerber
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5372?
LAW5372 has no prerequisites.
When is LAW5372 offered?
LAW5372 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.
Does LAW5372 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include LAW5372?
LAW5372 is part of Commercial and corporate law; and Public sector governance and regulation.