aCALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025/2026 INTAKE IS NOW OPEN
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE - 31 JULY 2025
REGISTRATION DETAILS FOR THE 2025/2026 INTAKE
This programme is designed for construction industry professionals to gain extensive knowledge in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution while adopting a broad generic approach. The programme is conducted by a team of highly experienced university lecturers and professionals in the industry. This is a part-time fee levying programme carefully designed to appeal to the industry's top achievers. The objective is to enable qualified and experienced professionals to participate in a programme leading to the award of the University's M.Sc. degree in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution. The programme has a rich blend of participants consisting of various professionals in the construction industry.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The degree programme is structured in such a way as to encourage independence in student learning and the integration of diverse material. The programme continues to adopt a variety of teaching, learning and assessment methods such as lectures, seminars, guest lectures, end-semester examinations and assignments.
M.Sc. in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution is a two-year part-time programme consisting of thirteen compulsory modules, including the research dissertation and two elective modules. Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution is a one-year part-time course consisting of twelve compulsory modules and two elective modules.
CREDIT REQUIREMENT
40 - Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution
60 - M.Sc. in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution
DURATION
12 Months - Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution
24 Months - Master of Science in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
Medium of instruction is English.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
First Year: The students will follow a lecture series including assignments (12 hours of contact time per week) which are designed to be intensive but scheduled to suit the busy schedule of the working professional.
Second Year: The students will undertake the writing of a dissertation in a significant area selected in the field of construction law and dispute resolution under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the programme coordinator.
PROGRAM DELIVERY AND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS
Lectures of the programme will be conducted on every Friday (4.00 pm – 9.30 pm) and Saturday (8.00 am to 9.30 pm).
The lectures will be conducted online and the conduct of examinations will be done physically at the University of Moratuwa.
MODULE BREAKDOWN
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| BE5418 | Legal Systems and Methods | 3 | Compulsory |
| BE5419 | Law of Contract | 3 | Compulsory |
| BE5420 | Construction Procurement | 3 | Compulsory |
| BE5421 | Contract Administration | 3 | Compulsory |
| BE5422 | Dispute Management and Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods | 3 | Compulsory |
| BE5423 | Construction Negligence and Public Rights | 3 | Compulsory |
| BE5424 | Planning and Development Law | 3 | Compulsory |
| BE5425 | Claims Management | 3 | Compulsory |
| BE5426 | Dispute Adjudication and Arbitration | 3 | Compulsory |
| BE5427 | Business and Industrial Law | 3 | Compulsory |
| BE5428 | Project Financing and Risk Management | 3 | Compulsory |
| BE5432 | Research Methodology | 4 | Compulsory |
| BE5430 | Construction Industry and Practice | 3 | Elective |
| BE5431 | Project Study | 3 | Elective |
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| BE6404 | Dissertation | 20 | Compulsory |
ELIGIBILITY
The selection of students to the Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution leading to Master of Science in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution will be made by the Department of Building Economics, in accordance with one of the following extended eligibility requirements, approved by the Senate
- An Honours Bachelor’s degree of the University of Moratuwa, related to construction and built environment AND a minimum of one (01) year relevant experience after the effective date of the degree,
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- Any other four (04) years Honours Bachelor’s degree related to construction and built environment AND a minimum of one (01) year relevant experience after the effective date of the degree,
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- Any other three (03) years Bachelor’s degree related to construction and built environment AND a minimum of two (02) years relevant experience after the effective date of the degree,
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- Any recognized category of membership of a recognized Professional Institute related to construction and built environment, obtained through an academic route AND a minimum of two (02) years relevant experience after the effective date of obtaining the recognized category of membership.
The recognition of the institution, the relevancy of the field and the experience required for eligibility shall be judged by the Faculty and approved by the Senate.
COURSE FEES
The Course fee for the first academic year and second academic year are Rs.300,000/- and Rs.150,000/-, respectively. The registration fee per semester is Rs.1,500/- (First year - Rs.3,000/- and Second year - Rs.1,500/-). In addition, a non-refundable deposit of Rs.2,000/-, and a refundable deposit of Rs.2,500/- per book (for library facilities) and an examination fee of Rs.500/- is payable at the registration.
The course fees for the local and overseas students are given below.
Local Students: Local fees are applicable to Sri Lankan nationals who hold Sri Lankan citizenship.
Overseas Students: Overseas fees are applicable to Foreign nationals. Please note that the visa, travel and logistics arrangements for attending examinations in Sri Lanka are the responsibility of foreign nationals.
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Course Fee – First Academic Year |
Rs.300,000/- |
US$2,000 + Rs.300,000/- |
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Course Fee – Second Academic Year |
Rs.150,000/- |
US$2,000 + Rs.150,000/- |
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Registration Fee |
Rs. 1,500/- per semester (First year - Rs.3,000/- and Second year - Rs.1,500/-). |
Rs. 1,500/- per semester (First year - Rs.3,000/- and Second year - Rs.1,000/-). |
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Examination Fee (payable at the registration) |
Rs.500/- Per annum |
Rs.500/- Per annum |
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Library deposit |
Refundable - Rs.2,500/- per book (up to a max. 6 books) Non-Refundable – Rs. 2,000/- |
Refundable - Rs.2,500/- per book (up to a max. 6 books) Non-Refundable – Rs. 2,000/- |
| Module charges from PG research students (Not applicable for MSc/PG. Dip. in CL&DR students) | Rs.7,500/- per credit |
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REGISTRATION DETAILS FOR THE 2024/2025 INTAKE
This is applicable only to selected candidates. We have now communicated the registration details to all selected candidates through email. Please check your email for the registration details for MSc CL&DR 2024/2025 intake.
NOTICE FOR APPLICANTS
| List of Selected Candidates | Names of the selected candidates (subject to confirmation by the Senate of University of Moratuwa) are given in the list. You will receive an email with further details of registration, by tomorrow (24.03.2022). Please check your emails and read the instructions carefully. Please note that the registration fees, course fees, examination fees and library deposits must be made on or before Saturday, 09 April 2022 to confirm your place. Unconfirmed places by 09 April 2022 would be offered to the candidates in the waiting list |
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| Waiting List of Candidates | Names of the candidates who are in the waiting list (subject to confirmation by the Senate of University of Moratuwa) is given in this document. Vacancies will be filled according to the order given in this list after 11 April 2022. We will contact you after 11 April 2022. |
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| Applicant’s whose names are not in the above 2 lists | Thank you for applying for the MSc in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution 2022/2023 intake. We really appreciate your interest in joining the programme and thank you for the time that you spent in preparing application and facing interview. We received a large number of applications, and after carefully reviewing all of them, unfortunately, we have to inform you that this time we won’t be able to select you to the next intake. We hope you will apply for the programme again in the future. We wish you every personal and professional success in your future endeavours. |
DETAILS SELECTED CANDIDATES AND WAITING LIST
Please refer to the following table for details of the selected and shortlisted candidates on waiting list
| List of Selected Candidates | Names of the selected candidates (subject to the confirmation by the Senate of University of Moratuwa) are given in the list. You have already received an email with further details of registration on 23.03.2024. Please check your emails and read the instructions carefully. Please note that the registration fees, course fees, examination fees and library deposits must be made on or before Friday, 05 April 2024 to confirm your place. Unconfirmed places by 05 April 2024 would be offered to the candidates in the waiting list. | [Download Selected List] |
| Waiting List of Candidates | Names of the candidates who are in the waiting list (subject to the confirmation by the Senate of University of Moratuwa) is given in this document. Vacancies will be filled according to the order given in this list after 09 April 2024. We will contact you after 09 April 2024. | [Download Waiting List] |
| Applicant’s whose names are not in the above 2 lists | Thank you for applying for the MSc in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution 2024/2025 intake. We really appreciate your interest in joining the programme and thank you for the time that you spent in preparing application and facing interview. We received a large number of applications, and after carefully reviewing all of them, unfortunately, we have to inform you that this time we won’t be able to select you to the next intake. We hope you will apply for the programme again in the future. We wish you every personal and professional success in your future endeavours. |
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications for the 2025/2026 intake will be open soon.
Applications for the 2024/2025 intake is now closed. Thank you for considering our programme, and we hope you will consider applying to join us in the next academic year.
INTERVIEW DETAILS FOR 2022 INTAKE APPLICANTS
Interviews will be held online on 21 and 22 January 2022 through Zoom platform. Please keep the day reserved for interviews. Instructions to applicants are given below. Further information on Zoom link and schedule time slots will be available soon.
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Deadline extended till 05th December 2021
Applications from prospective candidates are now invited for the above programme of study. The Application form and the other relevant information can be downloaded from the below links.
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APPLICATION SUBMISSION
The application processing fee of Rs. 3,000/- must be paid using a paying-in-voucher obtainable at any Bank of Ceylon branch to the credit of “University of Moratuwa” Account No. 70993353. Clearly State ‘Your Name’, ‘NIC Number’ and ‘MSc CL&DR’ on the paying-in-voucher.
Your application shall reach the Department of Building Economics in the following modes.
OPTION 1: Post the original duly filled and signed application, along with all supporting documents and paying-in-voucher, to the address given below through Register post.
Ch.QS Vijitha Disaratne
Programme Director
MSc in Construction Law & Dispute Resolution
Department of Building Economics
University of Moratuwa
Katubedda
Moratuwa
OPTION 2: Hand Deliver the original duly filled and signed application, along with all supporting documents to the Department of Building Economics, University of Moratuwa during working hours, from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. on Tuesday to Saturday on or before 31 July 2025 (Please note that the Department is closed on Sunday and Monday).
Application Closing Date – 31 July 2025
APPLICATION ENQUIRES
Any inquiries should be forwarded to Ch. QS. Vijitha Dissaratne, the Programme-Director: msc-clndr@uom.lk
For any clarifications regarding applications and related matters please contact Mr. Waruna Vidya Adikari on 0705325760 or 0112650301 (Ext: 7213) or 0112650738. Email: msc-clndr@uom.lk
DOWNLOAD IMPORTANT FORMS
Important forms for existing students can be downloaded from the following link
https://uom.lk/becon/postgraduate-programe/important-downloads
COURSE TEAM
Programme Director
Ch.QS Vijitha Disaratna
BSc (QS) (Hons), MBA(UK), RICS PM Diploma(UK), A.I.Q.S.SL, ICECA, MRICS, ACI Arb, EDA(UK)
Lecturing Faculty:
Ch.QS Prof. (Mrs.) Anuradha Waidyasekara
BSc (QS) (Hons), MSc (Civil Eng), PhD (SL), A.I.Q.S.SL, ICECA, AAIQS, SEDA(UK)
Prof. (Mrs.) Yasangika Sandanayake
BSc (QS) (Hons), PhD (UK)
Ch.QS. Sr. Prof. (Mrs.) Kanchana Perera
BSc (QS) (Hons), MPhil, F.I.Q.S.SL, AIQS, ICECA
Ch.QS. Indunil Seneviratne
BSc (QS) (Hons), MSc (Const. Mgt.)-US, F.I.Q.S.SL, ICECA
Ch.QS. Dr. Suranga Jayasena
BSc (QS) (Hons), MSc (Building), PhD (SL), A.I.Q.S.SL, ICECA
Ch.QS Vijitha Disaratna
BSc (QS) (Hons), MBA(UK), RICS PM Diploma(UK), A.I.Q.S.SL, ICECA, MRICS, ACI Arb, EDA(UK)
Ch.QS Prof.(Mrs.) Thanuja Ramachandra
BSc (QS) (Hons), MPhil (SL), PhD (NZ), A.I.Q.S.SL, ICECA
Prof. (Mrs.) Udayangani Kulatunga
BSc (QS) Hons, PhD (UK), FHEA (UK), PGCAP (UK)
Dr. (Mrs.) Sachie Gunathilake
BSc (QS) (Hons), PhD (UK)
Mr. Mahesh Abeynayake
LLB (Hons), LLM (Colombo), MPhil (Moratuwa)
Attorney-at-Law & Notary Public
Ch. QS. Dr. (Mrs.) Chandhani Hadiwattege
BSc (QS) (Hons), PhD(SL), SEDA (UK)
Dr. KAK Devapriya
BSc (QS) (Hons), PhD (Hongkong)
Prof. (Mrs.) Menaha Thayaparan
BSc (QS) Hons, PhD (UK)
Ch. QS. Dr. (Mrs.) Dilani Abeynayake
BSc (QS) Hons, PhD (SL), F.I.Q.S.SL, ICECA
Ch. QS. Dr. (Mrs.) Tharusha Randewa
BSc (QS) Hons, PhD (SL)
Ch. QS. Dr. Nuwantha Uduwage
BSc (QS) Hons, MSc (Const.Law & Dispute Resolution), PhD (Const.Mgt.) Thailand, Higher.Dip(IT), Dip (Arbitration), MRICS, MAIQS (CQS), A.I.Q.S.SL
Ch. QS. Dr. (Mrs.) P.L.I. Wimalaratne
BSc (QS) Hons, PhD, MRICS, SEDA (UK)
VISITING STAFF
The skills offered by the permanent staff are complemented and supported by a team of visiting staff, including members of other Universities and leading practitioners from the industry.
ENQUIRIES
Ch. QS. Vijitha Dissaratne
Programme Director
M.Sc. in Construction Law & Dispute Resolution Programme
Department of Building Economics
University of Moratuwa
Tel: +94-1-2650301 (Ext: 7201 or 7200) or +94-1-2650738
Fax: +94-1-2650738
E-mail: msc-clndr@uom.lk
Mr. Waruna Vidya Adikari
Programme Assistant
M.Sc. in Construction Law & Dispute Resolution Programme
Department of Building Economics
University of Moratuwa
Tel: 0705325760 / 0112650301 (Ext: 7251)
Email:msc-clndr@uom.lk