Master of Laws (Research)

Masters (Coursework)

Have a passion for law and want to further your knowledge? The Master of Laws (Research) is a postgraduate research degree designed to expand on your theoretical and specialist knowledge of the law and take your research skills to a higher level.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$20,240 per year / $30,360 total

About this course

Have a passion for law and want to further your knowledge? The Master of Laws (Research) is a postgraduate research degree designed to expand on your theoretical and specialist knowledge of the law and take your research skills to a higher level. You will undertake a significant piece of research in a specialised field of your choice and contribute to the knowledge base of the legal community through an academic dissertation. Your studies will provide you with skills in undertaking and evaluating legal research using research methodologies and techniques to resolve particular legal problems.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements 3 or 4-year bachelor degree in law or equivalent from a recognised university Outline of dissertation topic Admission is dependent upon the Faculty's capacity to supervise the proposed projects. Prospective candidates should consult with the Associate Dean (Research) before preparing their project proposals. Research concentrations are updated periodically. English Language Requirements You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6. 5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program. We can help

Minimum Prior Qualification

Bachelor

Study locations

Toowoomba

How to apply

How to apply Apply with USQ For Australian and New Zealand students Closing dates Applications may be submitted at any time, but it is ideal to allow a minimum of 20 working days between when you submit your application and the start of your requested semester.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at University of Southern Queensland (USQ).

86.2%

Overall satisfaction

89.7%

Skill scale

62.1%

Teaching scale

80%

Employed full-time

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