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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Master of Laws

  • Masters (Coursework)

Further your professional knowledge in law. This course is designed to equip practicing lawyers and law graduates with an advanced understanding of the law to meet the challenges of the dynamic workplace. You'll learn from world-class professors at a Top 100 university and study with the next...

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Course Code
20500, 003308M
Study Mode
In person

About this course

This course is designed to equip practicing lawyers and law graduates with an advanced understanding of the law to meet the challenges of the dynamic workplace. You'll learn from world-class teaching staff, current or former lawyers or former judges. You can study with the next generation of leaders in legal practice, government, business and the not-for-profit sector. The degree contains exciting elective units, such as Media Law and Space Law, Satellites and Drones.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-1(a) a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws, as recognised by UWA
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-1(a) a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws, as recognised by UWA
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

This course has higher ELC requirements. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5. For more information visit ELC requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

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Career Pathways
This course provides law graduates with advanced reasoning, knowledge and research skills which are highly valued by employers in our increasingly complex and dynamic workplace. While many graduates go on to successful careers as policy advisors, lawyers, academics or in-house counsel, many also choose not to practise law. Instead, their qualifications enhance their employment opportunities in areas across business, government and non-government organisations.
Career Pathways This course provides law graduates with advanced reasoning, knowledge and research skills which are highly valued by employers in our increasingly complex and dynamic workplace. While many graduates go on to successful careers as policy advisors, lawyers, academics or in-house counsel, many also choose not to practise law. Instead, their qualifications enhance their employment opportunities in areas across business, government and non-government organisations.
While many graduates continue their legal careers or take up a position as a lawyer, some use their qualifications to enhance their employment opportunities in areas across business, government and non-government organisations.
Further Study
Students who seek to continue study with the Law School can advance their knowledge with higher degree by research opportunities. Options include Doctor of Juridical Science; Master of Philosophy by research; Doctor of Philosophy; and Doctor of Laws.
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Further Study Students who seek to continue study with the Law School can advance their knowledge with higher degree by research opportunities. Options include Doctor of Juridical Science; Master of Philosophy by research; Doctor of Philosophy; and Doctor of Laws.
Postgraduate study at UWA
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor

The Juris Doctor gives you the knowledge and skills necessary to have a long and successful career in law.

Course structure

Option - Group A

Take unit(s) to the value of 48 points:

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