Master of Laws (Research)

Program Overview

Master of Laws (Research)

Overview

The Master of Laws by Research is a thesis-based research degree that enables students to develop in-depth legal knowledge and skills in an area of law of their choice. The program aims to develop advanced independent research and writing skills, critical analysis, complex problem-solving, and reasoning.

Program Summary

The Master of Laws by Research consists exclusively of a research thesis. Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Masters by Research, applicants must meet the following specific requirements:

• Possession of an undergraduate degree from a recognised University, which has been completed at a superior standard and which demonstrates the applicant’s potential to undertake and complete a research-based study at AQF level 9 equivalence.
• In exceptional circumstances, an equivalent academic or professional background that is considered by the National Head of School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at Masters level.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Masters by Research, graduates will be able to:

1. Apply high-level cognitive and technical skills in the design and execution of a specialised research project that makes a contribution to knowledge, professional practice, and/or creative practice.
2. Investigate, analyse, synthesise, and critically reflect on complex information, problems, and concepts and apply established theories in the context of an advanced body of knowledge and practice.
3. Disseminate research findings, communicating a coherent and sustained argument effectively, to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
4. Apply knowledge of research integrity, ethics, and the rights and safety of others in the conduct of research and dissemination of research findings.
5. Conduct research with creativity, initiative, autonomy, and accountability.

Career Opportunities

A Master of Laws by Research provides an opportunity for applicants to advance their knowledge and skill in law, and to specialise in specific areas of law, that may advance career opportunities in fields including law, business, government and public administration, media, and the not-for-profit sector.

Supervision

The research thesis is supervised by academic staff.

Research Focus

Students may choose a research topic from all areas of law.

Real-World Experience

Students have the opportunity to undertake research on a wide range of legal topics that further develop a student’s legal, professional, and practical skills. There are no practicum requirements for this program.

Scholarships

Domestic Students

In accordance with the Commonwealth Scholarships Guidelines (Research) 2017, most domestic research students are eligible to have all Higher Degree by Research (HDR) course fees paid for by the Commonwealth Government through a Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset Scholarship the maximum duration of the enrolment time published on the program requirement. Domestic students are also encouraged to apply for stipend scholarships, which are very competitive and awarded to students of exceptional research potential. The scholarships designed to help with general living costs for the duration of the research degree.

International Students

The University is keen to support high calibre international students through the Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships (Fees Offset and/or Stipend), or the University International Fee Remission Research Scholarship (IFRRS), which are very competitive and awarded to students of exceptional research potential.

Fees and Costs

This Program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students:

Domestic Fee-Paying

A domestic fee-paying place is a place at university where the student is responsible for the full cost the program.

Eligible domestic fee-paying students may apply for the FEE-HELP loan scheme which assists eligible fee-paying students with the payment of all, or part, of their tuition fees, not including additional study costs such as accommodation or textbooks. Your FEE-HELP debt will be indexed each year in line with the Consumer Price Index.

For indicative fees and information on how to pay, including Government loan schemes and our online calculator, visit our Fees, costs and scholarships page.

Duration

• 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Location

• Fremantle
• Broome
• Sydney

Study Mode

• External
• On campus

Commencement

• Semester 1
• Semester 2

Program Code

• 5044

CRICOS Code

• F

Fee

• Domestic Full Fees