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University of Canberra

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Master of Law (Research)

  • Masters (Research)

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Research)
Course Code
942AA, 061442B
Domestic Fees
$22,300 per year
International Fees
$27,800 per year

About this course

If you are a graduate who wishes to advance your skills, interests, capacities and career by undertaking a substantial research project in the field of law, then look no further than the Master of Law (Research). During your time with us, you will develop advanced legal research and writing skills by producing a dissertation which will make an original contribution to research literature in your chosen area of study.
You'll graduate having created an impressive body of work and will be ready to move onto the next stage of your legal or academic career. As a Higher Degree by Research (HDR), this course is covered under the Australian Government's Research Training Program (RTP) funding model, which provides a fee offset for domestic students for the standard duration of the course.

Entry requirements

Before a candidate is admitted to the Master of Law (Research) program, the Faculty must be satisfied that it is able to supervise the candidate's proposed dissertation and that the candidate satisfies the following admission requirements:

a. holds a bachelor degree with above average performance (or qualifications deemed to be equivalent), in the relevant discipline (usually in law);
b. provides evidence of capacity and aptitude to undertake legal research at the masters level.

Students whose initial qualifications are in a field other than Law are invited to discuss their possible candidature with the course convener.

Study locations

Canberra

What you will learn

  • develop knowledge and skills in research methodology and research methods
  • acquire high-level writing and analysis skills
  • prepare a substantial dissertation which adds to existing knowledge and forms an in-depth investigation and analysis of a particular legal issue.

Career pathways

  • Sessional academic
  • Research officer
  • Research fellow
  • Lawyer*
  • Solicitor*
  • Barrister*
  • Judge*
  • Magistrate*
  • Registrar
  • Company director
  • Public servant
  • Policy adviser
  • Parliamentary counsel
  • Legislative drafter
  • Law reform officer
  • Senior analyst
  • Strategic adviser
  • Business consultant
  • International diplomat
  • Director of sustainability