Master of Laws

Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Laws by coursework is designed for both Australian and international law graduates. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will be able to broaden their knowledge and enhance their independent, critical thinking and research skills.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 - 2 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Course Code

LLM, 079197G, 084919B

Study Mode

In person, Online

About this course

The Master of Laws by coursework is designed for both Australian and international law graduates. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will be able to broaden their knowledge and enhance their independent, critical thinking and research skills. The course will also enable students to achieve a high standard of professional writing and research relevant to current issues in law and practice. Students will have the opportunity to choose units of interest or specialise by undertaking units that form a major.

Entry requirements

A candidate shall:

(i)(a) hold an AQF Level 9 Masters qualification in Law or hold an AQF Level 8 Bachelor of Law with Honours; or hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor with at least two years full-time, documented, relevant professional experience;

or

(b) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor;

and

(ii) comply with the

University's

English Language Requirements for Admission Rule

.

Applicants applying under rule (a) must provide a Statement of Service from their employer.

*Relevant professional experience includes, but is not limited to: Law Department, Legal Practice, Legal Research or Policy Writing.

Study locations

Armidale

Online

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

demonstrate a well developed understanding of advanced skills in research analysis and the written or oral communication of complex ideas;
demonstrate a sound knowledge in a range of theories that seek to explain how law is created and operates in society;
demonstrate advanced knowledge of, and an ability to, apply methodological approaches to legal research in order to identify and analyse complex legal and policy problems. In doing so exhibit a highly developed understanding of the use of relevant technology;
demonstrate developed concrete conceptual, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; and
demonstrate a well-formed and tested ability to design and construct a logically compelling legal thesis dealing with issues of significance in contemporary society.

Career pathways

Students who complete the Master of Law program may use their specialised knowledge and skills in their employment with businesses and organisations to deal with legal requirements. Those who work as lawyers may use the experience and skills gained to become specialists in a particular area of law.

University of New England (UNE)