Master of Laws

Masters (Coursework)

Deakin's Master of Laws has a focus on international commercial law and corporate regulation. The course will equip you with fundamental disciplinary knowledge on important areas of the Australian and international legal system and recent professional practice developments.

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Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Course Code

M726, 042690K

Intake Months

Jun

About this course

Deakin's Master of Laws has a focus on international commercial law and corporate regulation. The course will equip you with fundamental disciplinary knowledge on important areas of the Australian and international legal system and recent professional practice developments.

The course covers new developments in major areas of human activity (health, financial services, corporate governance), and increased regulation in traditional areas (dispute resolution, human rights, tax) to equip you with a high level of knowledge for an advanced legal career.

The eight credit point course can be completed in one year (full time). On completion you will have developed advanced research, analytical, evaluative and communication skills to prepare you for leadership roles in a variety of global careers.

Entry requirements

Minimum admission criteria:

an Honours degree or equivalent in the same discipline, OR
Bachelor degree or equivalent in the same discipline PLUS two years relevant work experience.

Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.

All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.

Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.

For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection (Higher Education Courses) Policy visit the Deakin Policy Library

Course structure

The Master of Laws requires the completion of 4 credit points of core units and 4 elective units chosen from a list, plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point module, MAI010 Academic Integrity Module.

Students will undertake a practice-based research methods and design unit as preparation for a significant independent research project that culminates in completion of a major research thesis unit.

Credit for prior study or work

The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.

You can also refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.

Students who are members of the Law Institute of Victoria and have completed Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor and must be an Accredited Specialist1 who has completed the Accredited Specialisation2 course may be eligible to receive up to 4 credit points into Deakin University M726 Master of Laws.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at Deakin University.

80%

Overall satisfaction

92%

Skill scale

80%

Teaching scale

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