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Master of Laws

ProviderUniversity of New England
Course code: SIA-202763UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

The UNE Master of Laws (Research) provides a program of flexible learning and independent research for high-calibre graduates in Law to make a substantial and original contribution to an academic field of legal knowledge. You will develop advanced skills in how to write for, research, argue and apply the law and build your critical thinking via an advanced program of self-led research and training, with support from our academic team from start to finish. This course is taught by UNE’s highly experienced staff in the School of Law, Australia’s largest law school outside a capital city. World-class teaching staff, a thriving research culture and unique perspective on regional, rural and remote legal issues will provide you with access to an engaging program of research and specialist skills that employers are looking for. Build on your expertise, hone your research skills and apply your knowledge regardless of your chosen research pathway.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

Rule A: You meet ONE of the following entry requirements:

  • You have completed a Bachelor of Laws with Honours (AQF Level 8 or overseas equivalent).
  • You have completed a masters qualification in Law (AQF Level 9 or overseas equivalent).
  • You have completed a Bachelor of Laws (AQF Level 7) or Juris Doctor (AQF Level 9) (or overseas equivalents) AND have completed a minimum of two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience.
  • Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor of Laws (AQF Level 7) or Juris Doctor (AQF Level 9) or overseas equivalents.
English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 169, no component below 162Cambridge C2 Proficiency 169, no component below 162IELTS Academic 6, no band below 5.5PTE Academic 50, no component below 42TOEFL iBT 60, no component below 15

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

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