Program Overview

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Master of Laws

The UNSW Master of Laws (LLM) is a one-year full-time postgraduate degree that offers students the opportunity to develop an advanced and contemporary understanding of one or more areas of legal study, acquire further expertise, and enhance their career prospects.

Overview

The program is open to law and non-law graduates. Students can complete the degree in one year of full-time study or part-time across four or more terms. The program offers eight specialisation areas, and students can also complete a generalist program, choosing courses from any of the specialisations.

Key Features

• Learn up-to-date knowledge and skills, with a curriculum tailored to meet the industry's evolving needs.
• Specialise in one of the eight specialisation areas or generalise to undertake a broad range of courses across the areas of expertise.
• Benefit from flexible course delivery, with a combination of intensive or weekly classes and a mix of online or in-class learning.
• Choose from a range of cross-disciplinary electives across UNSWs faculties.
• Learn from and network with a diverse cohort of students and teachers with interdisciplinary perspectives in their fields.

Why Study at UNSW?

• World-class Scholarship: Learn from the minds at the forefront of research and industry knowledge at UNSW Law & Justice, ranked #1 in Australia and #12 globally for law and legal studies.
• Exclusive Career Support: Graduate career-ready with UNSW Law & Justices in-house careers service, dedicated to students and alumni.
• Engage with World-recognised Centres: UNSW Law & Justice is home to leading academics and research centres, offering opportunities for internships and engagement.
• Global Student Opportunities: Gain global perspectives by studying other countries legal systems through overseas electives.

Program Code and Campus

• Program Code: 9201
• CRICOS Code: G
• Campus: Kensington
• Total Units of Credit (UOC): 48

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the Master of Laws (LLM) by Coursework, students must have achieved a credit average (WAM of 65% or higher) in one of the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with Honours.
• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) obtained through either a double degree program or a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a minimum 4-year duration.
• A postgraduate degree in law or a relevant cognate discipline.
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant cognate discipline and at least two years of documented relevant professional experience.

English Language Requirements

Students may be asked to provide evidence of their English proficiency to study at UNSW, depending on their educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments, and examinations.

Program Structure

The UNSW Master of Laws (LLM) can be completed in one year of full-time study or part-time across four or more terms. Students choose from eight specialisation areas or complete a generalist program, choosing a combination of courses from any of the specialisations. To be awarded an LLM with a specialisation, students must complete at least four courses in their chosen field.

Specialisations

• Corporate, Commercial & Taxation Law
• Criminal Justice & Criminology
• Human Rights Law & Policy
• International Law
• Technology, Intellectual Property and Media Law

Full Program Structure

In this degree, students study eight courses (48 units of credit), including the option to undertake:

• Foundation courses, if required.
• A specialisation made up of a four-course sequence or a generalist program.
• Cross-disciplinary electives from across UNSWs faculties.

Future Careers

Graduates will have advanced, integrated, and up-to-date legal knowledge that can be applied to a broad range of law and non-law career opportunities. The program is appealing to law graduates as it allows them to acquire a new field of legal knowledge for a career change, career advancement, or professional development. For non-law graduates, the acquired legal knowledge and skills will help them understand how the law works in their industry.

Fees & Scholarships

• 2026 Indicative First Year Full Fee: $42,000*
• 2026 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree: $42,000*
• Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually.

Scholarships

UNSW awards over $83 million in scholarships each year, including the UNSW Scholarships for International Students Commencing Term 1, 2025. The value of these scholarships, along with eligibility requirements, varies.