| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
| 2024-06-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The UNSW Master of Laws (LLM) is a one-year postgraduate degree offering advanced legal knowledge in various specializations or a generalist program. Students can choose from eight specialization areas or create a customized program with cross-disciplinary electives. The program enhances career prospects for law graduates seeking specialization or career advancement and provides non-law graduates with legal expertise for their industries.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The UNSW Master of Laws (LLM) is a one-year full-time postgraduate degree that offers advanced and contemporary understanding of one or more areas of legal study. It provides opportunities for students to acquire further expertise and enhance their career prospects. The LLM program offers eight specialization areas that reflect UNSW Law & Justice's expertise and the latest developments in legal scholarship. Students can choose from Chinese International Business & Economic Law, Corporate, Commercial & Taxation Law, Criminal Justice & Criminology, Dispute Resolution, Environmental Law & Sustainable Development, Human Rights Law & Policy, International Law, and Media, Intellectual Property & Technology Law. Alternatively, students can also choose to complete a generalist program and benefit from choosing courses across the specialization areas. The program is not a pathway to legal practice. Students seeking a postgraduate qualification to practice law should consider UNSW's Juris Doctor.
Outline:
The UNSW Master of Laws program consists of eight courses (48 units of credit), including the option to undertake:
- Foundation courses (if required)
- A specialization made up of a four-course sequence or a generalist program
- Cross-disciplinary electives from across UNSW's faculties
- A substantial independent legal research project Students who choose to complete a specialization (made up of a major sequence of four courses) will receive the name of the specialization in parentheses after 'Master of Laws' on their testamur. Courses are taught by leading academics and industry professionals in various formats throughout the UNSW academic calendar's three terms. Some classes run for three hours per week over a teaching term, while others arrange class hours more intensively to allow students to focus on their research project. Courses are offered either online or involve in-person classes.
Careers:
Graduates of the UNSW Master of Laws program will have advanced, integrated, and up-to-date legal knowledge that they can apply to a broad range of law and non-law career opportunities. Law graduates will find this program appealing 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 industries.
University of New South Wales, Sydney
Overview:
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney is a leading public research university located in Sydney, Australia. It is renowned for its academic excellence and is consistently ranked among the top universities in Australia and globally.
Services Offered:
UNSW Sydney offers a wide range of services to its students, including:
Study Options:
Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, short courses, online programs, professional development opportunities, and Higher Degree Research.Campus Experience:
A vibrant campus environment with various facilities, including accommodation, student support services, and a comprehensive library.Support Services:
Academic advising, career counseling, financial aid, and mental health resources.International Student Support:
Dedicated services for international students, including visa assistance, cultural orientation, and English language programs.Student Life and Campus Experience:
UNSW Sydney provides a dynamic and engaging campus experience for its students. The university boasts a diverse student body, a wide range of clubs and societies, and numerous social and cultural events throughout the year. Students can enjoy a vibrant campus life with opportunities to connect with peers, explore their interests, and develop their skills.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Academic Excellence:
UNSW Sydney is recognized for its high-quality academic programs and world-class research.Global Reputation:
The university consistently ranks among the top universities in Australia and internationally.Research Opportunities:
Students have access to cutting-edge research facilities and opportunities to work alongside leading researchers.Career Development:
UNSW Sydney provides strong career support services and connections with industry partners.Vibrant Campus Life:
The university offers a diverse and engaging campus environment with numerous opportunities for student involvement.Academic Programs:
UNSW Sydney offers a wide range of academic programs across its eight faculties:
- Arts, Design & Architecture
- Business School
- Engineering
- Law & Justice
- Medicine & Health
- Science
- UNSW Canberra
The university is particularly known for its strengths in engineering, business, medicine, and science.
Entry Requirements:
- A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Honours) degree with a credit average from UNSW Sydney or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution.
- A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree with a credit average from UNSW Sydney or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution.
- A Juris Doctor degree with a credit average from UNSW Sydney or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution.
- A bachelor's degree in social sciences or humanities with a credit average, from UNSW Sydney or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution.
- A Juris Doctor degree or a bachelor's degree in laws, Social Sciences or Humanities from UNSW Sydney or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution with a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience;
- A bachelor's degree from UNSW Sydney with a credit average or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution and a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience. For (5) and (6), relevant professional experience could include professional experience in legal and policy issues gained as an officer in local government; consulting on legal and policy issues; an officer/manager or similar for state or federal government agency with responsibility for legal and policy issues; corporate auditing, monitoring or managing legal and policy issues; project management with a legal or policy focus; NGO or international organisation responsible for law or policy reform.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
The UNSW LLM is open to law and non-law graduates. If you’re applying to the program with a non-law degree or with a law degree from a non-common law country, you’ll need to incorporate compulsory core courses into your program. You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment. If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency. If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
