Master of Intellectual Property Law
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-03-01 | - |
| 2026-06-01 | - |
| 2026-07-01 | - |
| 2026-08-01 | - |
| 2026-12-01 | - |
| 2027-03-01 | - |
| 2027-06-01 | - |
| 2027-07-01 | - |
| 2027-08-01 | - |
| 2027-12-01 | - |
Program Overview
Master of Intellectual Property Law
The Master of Intellectual Property Law is part of the world-renowned Melbourne Law Masters program. This program is designed for both lawyers and non-lawyers, offering an extensive range of practical and rigorous subjects to cover the spectrum of IP protection regimes.
Overview
Become a legal IP expert and gain sought-after intellectual property expertise. The program is designed to fit around a busy schedule, with flexibly delivered subjects.
Key Features
- Become an accredited patent attorney: Seek accreditation as a patent and/or trade marks attorney in Australia and New Zealand upon graduation (existing lawyers only, dependent on subject selection).
- For legal and non-legal backgrounds: Expand expertise in intellectual property law, relevant to a wide range of industries and roles.
- Flexible delivery: Subjects are delivered flexibly, usually through five-day intensives, and can be taught online, on-campus, or as a hybrid of both.
Course Details
- Course code: 277AA
- Duration: 1 year full-time / 42 months part-time
- Location: On campus (Parkville)
- Intake: March, June, July, August, December
- Fees: AUD $46,976 (2025 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available.
University Rankings
- #1 in Australia
- #13 globally
- #8 in graduate employability worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2025 / QS Graduate Employability 2022)
Subject Rankings
- Law: #1 in Australia | #11 globally (Times Higher Education World Rankings by Subject 2025)
Why Study IP Law at Melbourne?
Join a diverse cohort of Master of Intellectual Property Law students from a wide range of professional and educational backgrounds.
- Learn from experts, including Melbourne Law School academics and visiting specialists.
- Gain local knowledge with a global context, understanding Australian and New Zealand intellectual property law.
- Explore industry relevance with teaching staff who are practicing IP industry specialists.
Student Support
- Access to the Melbourne Law School library, one of the best law collections in Australia.
- Legal Academic Skills Centre, offering tailored support services, including one-on-one research and legal academic skills consultations.
- Mentoring opportunities with experienced practitioners from leading law firms, the Bar, government, the judiciary, and the not-for-profit sector (full-time students only).
Testimonial
"The Master of Intellectual Property Law is taught by leading IP professionals. The subjects are very engaging with one-on-one tutorials, and the teaching staff are very encouraging and supportive of all students." — Prue Cowin, Master of Intellectual Property Law
Related Study Areas
- Law
- Specialist legal study