Masters (Coursework)
A Master of Laws will deepen your legal knowledge and legal research skills.
International student entry requirements
English language requirementsYou will normally also be required to complete a short, zero points, zero tuition fees course called Legal Research Methodology at the beginning of the programme. However, an exemption may be granted if you are able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the dean (or representative) that you already have advanced skills in legal research methodology.
As part of your Master of Laws you can include a specialisation or focus area.
Specialisations in the Master of LawsYou can complete the 120-point Master of Laws without a specialisation, or you can choose to have a specialisation marked on your degree parchment by having at least 90 points from the courses in the listed specialisations below:
You can choose to have a focus area marked on your transcript by completing at least 90 points from the courses in the listed focus areas below:
To qualify for the Master of Laws, you need to complete 120 points, including, if necessary, LAWS901 Legal Research Methodology.
You need to complete:
The thesis question has to be approved before enrolment.
You need to complete:
We suggest you start by completing the courses. The topic for your dissertation has to be approved.
You need to complete:
The outcomes for graduates of the Master of Laws are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.
Graduate Profile