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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

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Master of Laws (Research)

  • Masters (Research)

The Law Research Masters offers candidates the opportunity to undertake research in a specialised area of law.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Research)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
I74, 099203D
Study Mode
In person

About this course

The Law Research Masters offers candidates the opportunity to undertake research in a specialised area of law.

Students will complete compulsory research support units and a supervised thesis that will make a substantial contribution to legal knowledge. This course will allow candidates to develop and acquire high-level skills in research and analysis, equipping candidates for careers in advanced research, tertiary education, professional training and policy development.

Study locations

Joondalup

What you will learn

  • Reflect critically on a complex body of discipline knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery in the field of Law.
  • Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate complex ideas and concepts by designing, using and evaluating research activities.
  • Apply communication and collaboration skills to analyse, and disseminate research that makes a contribution to knowledge.
  • Use high level self-management skills to plan and execute a substantial piece of research.

Career pathways

Academic, Solicitor, Barrister, Judiciary, In-house Counsel, Arbitrator, Mediator, Company Secretary, Public Service employee, Private Researcher