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Master of Laws
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Masters by Coursework
Duration 1 year full-time or part-time equiv.
SATAC Code 3CM069
2012
ATAR
TBC
- Program Outline
In today's society, the law reaches into almost every aspect of our lives. Thus, the study of law today is more challenging and intellectually adventurous than it has ever been. Roles for law graduates are expanding significantly and rapidly.
To legal professionals, this program will provide a competitive, high quality and flexible coursework Masters for their extended development. In addition, the program will appeal to those wishing to further develop their scholarly skills in legal research and writing.
The Master of Laws provides access to a range of areas to suit both domestic and international students proceeding directly from undergraduate study, as well as experienced legal practitioners wishing to specialise in areas of commercial law. This program includes a range of elective courses suited to those with a particular interest in international and comparative commercial law.
The program is designed to offer flexibility to suit particular interests. It consists of eight courses chosen from the list of law courses. It is also possible to include courses from other disciplines within the University, subject to approval by the Program Coordinator. Seminar-style teaching is employed, with one course usually involving 24 hours of classes over a twelve-week semester. Some courses are taught during the evening or on weekends, while other courses may be taught intensively over two or more weeks.
- Program Structure
The program is designed to offer flexibility to suit particular interests. It consists of eight courses chosen from the list of law courses. It is also possible to include courses from other disciplines within the University, subject to approval by the Program Coordinator. Seminar-style teaching is employed, with one course usually involving 36 hours of classes over a twelve-week semester. Some courses are taught during the evening or on weekends, while other courses may be taught intensively over two or more weeks.
- Related Programs
- Admission and Fee Information
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 3CM069 Annual tuition fees Australian Full-fee place: $21,000Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only.A completed Bachelor of Laws or equivalent with at least a credit average.How to Apply
SATAC Code: 3CM069International applicants
Not an international applicant?
IELTS Overall 6.5 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $29,000 Mid-year entry? Yes CRICOS 051753C Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry onlyPrerequisites
Bachelor of Laws or equivalent with a credit average.Equivalent Scores
IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting6.56666How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
Annual tuition fees International student place: $29,000 Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only - Areas of Specialisation
- Study Plans
The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2013 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.
Courses
24 units chosen from the following:
- LAW 7034: Anti-Discrimination Law: Practice and Theory (PG)
- LAW 7034: Anti-Discrimination Law: Practice and Theory (PG)
- LAW 7097: Anglo-American Constitutional History (PG)
- LAW 7007: Comparative Constitutional Law (PG)
- LAW 7055: Comparative Corporate Rescue Law (PG)
- LAW 7024: Comparative Law (PG) - 6 units
- LAW 7056: Competition Law: Comparative Perspectives(PG)
- LAW 7057: Corporate Governance (PG)
- LAW 7043: Corporate Governance & Security Reg: Int & Com Persp
- LAW 7121: Corporations in the Global Age
- LAW 7150: European Business Law (PG)
- LAW 7059: European Union Law (PG)
- LAW 7061: Globalisation & the Legal Regulation of Work (PG)
- LAW 7063: Government, Business and Regulation (PG)
- LAW 7120: Human Rights (PG)
- LAW 7080: Human Rights Internship Program (PG)
- LAW 7115: Insolvency Law (PG)
- LAW 7098: Insurance Law (PG)
- LAW 7064: Intellectual Property Law (PG)
- LAW 7065: International Commercial Arbitration (PG)
- LAW 7067: International Criminal Law(PG)
- LAW 7070: International Trade Law (PG)
- LAW 7076: International Economic Law (PG)
- LAW 7068: International Energy Law (PG)
- LAW 7040: International Environmental Law (PG)
- LAW 7038: Law of Debtor & Creditor (PG)
- LAW 7009: Mining and Energy Law
- LAW 7123: Perspectives on Property & Society
- LAW 7062: Selected Issues in Intellectual Property Law (PG)
- LAW 7096: Sport Law (PG)
- LAW 7066: Private International Law (PG)
- LAW 7042: Technology, Law and Society (PG)
- LAW 7074: Transitional Justice (PG)
- LAW 7122: Transnational Business & Human Rights
- LAW 7073: Transnational Crime and Terrorism (PG)
- LAW 7075: Wine Law (PG)
- LAW 7124: Workplace Bargaining (PG)
- LAW 7072: Work Relationships & the Law(PG)
- LAW 7025: Dissertation (PG) - 6 units
Note: other courses may be taken subject to the approval of the Program co-ordinator. Not all courses will be offered in any one calendar year
- Career Opportunities
Provides advanced career options in business, management and other professional fields.
Note this degree does not provide admission to practice. For admission to practice please see Bachelor of Laws in related programs above.
- Graduate Attributes
Law School Postgraduate Program Graduate Attributes
- Program Rules
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Last updated: Wednesday, 27 Feb 2013
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