Master of Laws (Public Law)

Overview

• Develop a broader perspective and learn to assess the design, implementation and effectiveness of current regulation in Australia with UniSQ's Master of Laws (Public Law).
• Select courses covering constitutional human rights, the responsibilities of the government and its representatives, European Union law, or comparative constitutional law.
• The flexible course structure may give you the opportunity to select either a second major or an additional four courses from other Master of Laws majors, including Commercial Law, Comparative Law, International Law, and Sustainable Development.
• A significant component of your degree will be research-based. You will become proficient in legal research, advanced legal writing and critical thinking through a series of guided research projects.

Further study

Successful completion of the Master of Laws (International Law) will qualify you to apply for PhD entry.

Thinking of studying in 2023? UniSQ will be delivering flexible new ways of teaching, with different calendar offerings, making the balance of study and life easier. Read more in our new academic calendar FAQs.

Career outcomes

• As one of few online law masters qualifications available in Australia, UniSQ's Master of Laws offers both Australian and overseas law graduates the opportunity to gain a postgraduate law degree while they continue to work.
  
  
  
  
• The Master of Laws allows you to tailor your study across 22 specialist courses which enhance careers in legal practice, public policy, government, law reform, international organisations, social services, international business, environmental governance and local government.
  
  
  
  
• The Master of Laws is ideal if you wish to gain the research skills required to gain entry into higher level research degrees such as the PhD.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 12 units. Most courses (similar to 'subjects') are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.

Courses to be studied Units Core courses 4 Public Law specialisation courses 4 1 x second 4-unit specialisation or 4 approved courses 4 Total 12

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Other specialisations

• Commercial Law
• Comparative Law
• International Law
• Sustainable Development

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

The closing dates for applying directly to UniSQ are:

• Interim Trimester 1, 2023 - applications close 20 February and the Interim Trimester 1 study period commences on 20 February, 2023.
• Interim Trimester 2, 2023 - applications close 5 June and the Interim Trimester 2 study period commences on 5 June, 2023.

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

Discover further information on applying to study at UniSQ that is relevant to you. Remember, from 2023 UniSQ will be delivering a new flexible way of teaching this degree. Read more in our new academic calendar FAQs.