Master of Laws (2824)
- Effective from: 2020
- Approved Abbreviation: LLM
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 2824
- AQF Level: 9
CRICOS Code: 0101782
Program Status:
This program applies to students who commenced in 2020 or later.
Handbook Summary 2020 - 2023
The Master of Laws (LLM) provides law and non-law graduates with a flexible postgraduate opportunity to develop advanced, integrated and contemporary knowledge in one or more areas of legal study. The LLM is a sophisticated degree with substantial consideration of relevant international, professional and transdisciplinary aspects of the law which will enhance student career expertise and prospects. The program develops advanced legal research and writing skills and enhances the ability of students to critically evaluate complex legal issues within a global context. All students will have the opportunity to apply their legal knowledge and skills by conducting independent research and by engaging in analytical studies on specialised topics in the student’s areas of interest.
The program offers an invaluable opportunity for law graduates without experience in a legal environment to be supervised and mentored by experienced legal practitioners through a legal placement subject. There is no tuition fee associated with this subject and the subject may be undertaken at the same time as the academic subjects.
Students may select a major in International Governance. This major enables students to enhance their knowledge and skills of both private and public law issues related to corporate governance, with a strong theoretical core, and a series of subjects providing specialist information and skills.
Handbook Summary 2024
The Master of Laws (LLM) provides law and non-law graduates with a flexible postgraduate opportunity to develop advanced, integrated and contemporary knowledge in one or more areas of legal study. The LLM is a sophisticated degree with substantial consideration of relevant professional and transdisciplinary aspects of the law which will enhance student career expertise and prospects. The program develops advanced legal research and writing skills and enhances the ability of students to critically evaluate complex legal issues. All students will have the opportunity to apply their legal knowledge and skills by conducting independent research and by engaging in analytical studies on specialised topics in the student’s areas of interest.
Students may select one or more minors from a pool comprising Legal Issues in Construction, Studies in Australian Migration Law, Finance and Tax Law, and Human Rights Law.
Early Exit
From 2024 students may exit this program on completion of 80 credit points with a 2846 Graduate Diploma in Laws (exit only).
Study Mode
Two years full-time or four years part-time.
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal | See above |
Accreditation Note
This program does NOT satisfy the academic degree requirements for admission to practice as an Australian lawyer.
Admission
Admission 2020 - 2023
The Master of Laws (LLM) is open to graduates with or without a law degree. Different admission pathways, based on recognition of prior learning, apply to law and non-law graduates.
Program duration is typically one year for an 80 credit point pathway, one and a half years for a 120 credit point pathway and two years for a 160 credit point pathway.
Applicants with a Law Degree
On enrolment in this program, based on previous study and work experience, students can follow either an 80 or 120 credit point entry pathway.
Entry Pathway 1 (80 credit points)
Applicants must have successfully completed, in any jurisdiction, any one of the following:
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) degree or Juris Doctor degree, or equivalent
Or
Graduate Certificate, or higher, in Law
Or
Bachelor of Laws degree or Juris Doctor degree, or equivalent, without honours and two years’ full time equivalent of documented relevant professional experience.
The applicant does not have to be admitted to practice as a lawyer in a jurisdiction.
Entry Pathway 2 (120 credit points)
Applicants must have successfully completed, in any jurisdiction, a:
Bachelor of Laws degree or Juris Doctor degree, or equivalent, without honours and without at least two years documented relevant professional experience.
The applicant does not have to be admitted to practice as a lawyer in a jurisdiction.
Applicants with a Non-law Degree
On enrolment in this program, based on previous study and work experience, students can follow an 80 or 120 credit point entry pathway.
Entry Pathway 3 (80 credit points)
Applicants must have successfully completed any one of the following:
Bachelor (Honours) degree in any discipline or equivalent, and two years full-time equivalent relevant professional experience
Or
Graduate Certificate, or higher, in any discipline and two years full-time equivalent documented relevant professional experience
Or
Bachelor degree in any discipline, or equivalent, without honours, and five years full-time equivalent relevant professional experience
Entry Pathway 4 (120 credit points)
Applicants must have successfully completed
Bachelor degree in any discipline, or equivalent, and two years full-time equivalent relevant professional experience
Or
Bachelor degree in any discipline, or equivalent, and five years full-time equivalent general work experience.
Applicants With or Without a Law Degree
On enrolment in this program, based on previous study, students can follow a 160 credit point entry pathway.
Entry Pathway 5 (160 credit points)
Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor degree in any discipline, or equivalent.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Admission 2024
The Master of Laws (LLM) is open to graduates with or without a law degree.
Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor degree in any discipline, or equivalent.
Admission Information
Please note that applicants who have completed relevant prior study or have relevant professional experience, may be eligible for credit towards the Master of Laws which can reduce the program’s duration. Applicants should consult the Convenor of the Master of Laws for further information.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Special Requirements Prerequisites
Students enrolling in work placement subjects may need to have a National Police Certificate and consent or prohibited employment declarations as they may be conducting their placement in circumstances where they work with minors. This would be managed on an as needs basis.
Additional Information - School of Law guidelines for pathways to PhD
1. Currently the WSU Doctorate Policy eligibility requirement is found under Clause 11:
Applicants for admission to candidature for any doctorate degree covered by this policy with the exception of a Doctor of Medicine (see Part R) shall hold:
• a research masters degree; or
• a bachelor degree with honours class 1 or bachelor degree with honours class 2 division 1; or
• qualifications from a university or other tertiary institution deemed by the Dean or Director, Research Institute to be equivalent to the requirements set out above.
This guideline is to provide clarity over what the school of law determines as a research masters degree or equivalent qualifications from a University.
2. Please note this guideline does not impact Clause 12 which states:
In exceptional circumstances a Dean or Director, Research Institute may approve the admission of an applicant who does not have the qualifications specified in clause 11. In such cases the Dean or Director, Research Institute will consider evidence to be supplied by the candidate and verified by the relevant HDR Director or equivalent, that shows that the applicant has equivalent qualifications based on academic and professional attainment and demonstration in an appropriate discipline of a capacity for the research. Evidence should demonstrate the applicant's understanding of and skill in the use of a suitable research methodology and ability to undertake academic writing. The Dean or Director, Research Institute may approve admission on the basis of equivalent capacity.”
That clause allows the Dean or Director discretion where appropriate.
3. For the purposes of the school of law Doctorate program eligibility a ‘research masters’ or ‘equivalent degree’ requires the candidate to have their qualifications assessed by the research committee. Considerations relevant to admission will include whether the candidate:
• Has completed a 10,000-word minimum research project
• Has had the research project examined by external markers
• If given a grade be at least a Distinction/High Distinction.
• GPA in undergraduate law of the equivalent of an Honours 2:1 OR other study deemed suitable for equivalence
If these are not met the candidate should enrol in the Research Masters.
4. For JD and LLM students they should be advised to complete the dissertation subjects (LAWS7027 Legal Philosophy and Methodology and LAWS7062 Legal Research Dissertation) and have them externally marked along with meeting the other criteria.
Program Structure Current
This structure applies to students who commenced in 2024 or later. If you commenced prior to 2024 please refer to the relevant Structure tab for details.
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points comprising:
- 80 credit points of core subjects.
- 40 credit points from one of the minors listed below.
Choose one of the following:
- 40 credit points from a second minor from the minors listed below.
- 40 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects listed in the 2024 sequence tab.
- 10 credit points of electives from any PG subject, and 30 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects listed in the 2024 sequence tab.
- 20 credit points of electives from any PG subjects, and 20 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects listed in the 2024 sequence tab.
Core Subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Core Subjects (80 credit points) | ||
| LAWS 7027 | Legal Philosophy and Methodology | 10 |
| LAWS 7056 | Fundamentals of Australian Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7061 | Legal Analysis and Critique | 10 |
| LAWS 7057 | Government and Public Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7078 | Principles of Private Law | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Principles of International Law | ||
| Criminal Law | ||
| Select one of the following: | 20 | |
| Legal Research Dissertation (20 credit points) | ||
OR | ||
| Select two of the following: | ||
| Legal Research Project 1 (10 credit points) | ||
| Legal Research Project 2 (10 credit points) | ||
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Minors
Students must select at least one 40 credit point minor from the following:
Recommended Sequence Current
This sequence applies to students who commenced in 2024 or later. If you commenced prior to 2024 please refer to the relevant Structure tab for details.
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| LAWS 7056 | Fundamentals of Australian Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7078 | Principles of Private Law | 10 |
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| Principles of International Law | ||
| Criminal Law | ||
| Select one Minor subject or Alternate subject or PG Elective subject | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| LAWS 7061 | Legal Analysis and Critique | 10 |
| LAWS 7057 | Government and Public Law | 10 |
| Select two Minor subjects or Alternate subjects or PG Elective subjects | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| LAWS 7027 | Legal Philosophy and Methodology | 10 |
| Select three Minor subjects or Alternate subjects or PG Elective subjects | 30 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select one of the following: | 20 | |
| Legal Research Dissertation (20 credit points) | ||
OR |
||
| Select two of the following: | ||
| Legal Research Project 1 (10 credit points) | ||
| Legal Research Project 2 (10 credit points) | ||
| Select two Minor subjects or Alternate subjects or PG Elective subjects | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 160 | |
Alternate Subjects
Students select one of the following:
- 40 credit points from a second minor from the minors listed in the 2024 structure tab.
- 40 credit points of study from the pool of alternate subjects listed below.
- 10 credit points of electives from any PG subject, and 30 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects listed below.
- 20 credit points of electives from any PG subjects, and 20 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects listed below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAWS 7041 | Administrative Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7042 | Advanced Legal Negotiation | 10 |
| LAWS 7044 | Alternative Dispute Resolution | 10 |
| LAWS 7007 | Australian Migration Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7003 | Australia's Visa System 1 | 10 |
| LAWS 7004 | Australia's Visa System 2 | 10 |
| LAWS 7008 | Bioethics | 10 |
| LAWS 5007 | Children's Rights: Local and International | 10 |
| LAWS 7010 | Company Law | 10 |
| LAWS 5005 | Construction Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7011 | Contemporary Issues in Taxation | 10 |
| LAWS 7048 | Criminal Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7051 | Elder Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7040 | Financial Advice (Regulatory and Legal Obligations) | 10 |
| LAWS 7014 | Human Rights in Practice and Theory | 10 |
| LAWS 6005 | International Banking and Finance Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7015 | Information and Data Governance Law and Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 7033 | Intellectual Property | 10 |
| LAWS 7018 | International Corporate Governance | 10 |
| LAWS 7019 | International Criminal Law and Justice | 10 |
| LAWS 7020 | International Environmental Law and Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 7022 | International Human Rights Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7026 | International Space Law - Commercial Aspects | 10 |
| JUST 7007 | Issues in the Criminal Justice System | 10 |
| LAWS 5006 | Law and Literature | 10 |
| LAWS 5008 | Law and Public Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 7060 | Law of Associations | 10 |
| LAWS 6001 | Law of Construction Delay and Disruption | 10 |
| LAWS 5001 | Law of Employment | 10 |
| LAWS 7063 | Legal Research Project 1 | 10 |
| LAWS 7064 | Legal Research Project 2 | 10 |
| LAWS 6003 | Managing Legal Risk in Construction Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7030 | Principles of International Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7031 | Principles of Taxation | 10 |
| LAWS 7068 | Remedies | 10 |
| LAWS 6002 | Remedies in the Construction Context | 10 |
| LAWS 7069 | Revenue Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7077 | Self-Managed Superannuation and Trusts | 10 |
| LAWS 7038 | Visa Cancellation and Review | 20 |
| LAWS 5004 | Work Health and Safety Law | 10 |
Discontinued Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed the subject in 2024 or earlier.
LAWS 7013 Global Governance and Sustainability
Program Structure 2023
This structure applies to students who commenced in 2023. If you commenced in 2020 to 2022 or 2024 or later, please refer to the relevant Structure tab for details.
The program length and structure varies based on the student’s previous study background and work experience.
All students should consult the Academic Program Advisor for advice on the sequence of study.
Master of Laws (Law Graduate) - 80cp pathway 1
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points comprising 20 credit points of core subjects plus 60 credit points of Major and/or alternate subjects as specified below.
Core Subjects (20 credit points)
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAWS 7027 | Legal Philosophy and Methodology | 10 |
| LAWS 7021 | International Governance Dissertation | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 20 | |
Major (40 credit points) optional
Completion of the major is optional.
International Governance, Testamur Major
Alternate Subjects
Students who choose to undertake the International Governance major are required to complete 40 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects below. (Note: two of the subjects in the major are also core subjects in 2824 Master of Laws)
Students who do not choose to undertake the International Governance major are required to complete 60 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAWS 5006 | Law and Literature | 10 |
| LAWS 7018 | International Corporate Governance | 10 |
| LAWS 7020 | International Environmental Law and Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 6005 | International Banking and Finance Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7025 | International Law of Ocean Governance | 10 |
| LAWS 7014 | Human Rights in Practice and Theory | 10 |
| LAWS 7008 | Bioethics | 10 |
| LAWS 7015 | Information and Data Governance Law and Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 7022 | International Human Rights Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7019 | International Criminal Law and Justice | 10 |
| LAWS 7026 | International Space Law - Commercial Aspects | 10 |
| LAWS 7030 | Principles of International Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7033 | Intellectual Property | 10 |
| LAWS 7063 | Legal Research Project 1 | 10 |
| LAWS 7064 | Legal Research Project 2 | 10 |
| LAWS 7031 | Principles of Taxation | 10 |
| LAWS 7011 | Contemporary Issues in Taxation | 10 |
| LAWS 7040 | Financial Advice (Regulatory and Legal Obligations) | 10 |
| LAWS 5008 | Law and Public Policy | 10 |
| No more than 20 credit points from | ||
| LAWS 7007 | Australian Migration Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7003 | Australia's Visa System 1 | 10 |
| LAWS 7004 | Australia's Visa System 2 | 10 |
| LAWS 7038 | Visa Cancellation and Review | 20 |
Master of Laws (Law Graduate) - 120cp pathway 2
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 120 credit points comprising 20 credit points of core subjects plus 100 credit points of major and/or alternate subjects as specified below. Students may choose LAWS 7001 Advanced Clinical Legal Placement (40 credit points) which may be undertaken simultaneously with the academic subjects and may reduce the course duration.
Core Subjects (20 credit points)
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAWS 7027 | Legal Philosophy and Methodology | 10 |
| LAWS 7021 | International Governance Dissertation | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 20 | |
Major (40 credit points) optional
Completion of the major is optional.
International Governance, Testamur Major
Alternate Subjects
Students who choose to undertake the International Governance major are required to complete 80 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects below. (Note: Two of the subjects in the major are also core subjects in 2824 Master of Laws)
Students who do not choose to undertake the International Governance major are required to complete 100 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAWS 5006 | Law and Literature | 10 |
| LAWS 7018 | International Corporate Governance | 10 |
| LAWS 7001 | Advanced Clinical Legal Placement | 40 |
| LAWS 7020 | International Environmental Law and Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 6005 | International Banking and Finance Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7025 | International Law of Ocean Governance | 10 |
| LAWS 7014 | Human Rights in Practice and Theory | 10 |
| LAWS 7008 | Bioethics | 10 |
| LAWS 7015 | Information and Data Governance Law and Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 7022 | International Human Rights Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7019 | International Criminal Law and Justice | 10 |
| LAWS 7026 | International Space Law - Commercial Aspects | 10 |
| LAWS 7030 | Principles of International Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7033 | Intellectual Property | 10 |
| LAWS 7063 | Legal Research Project 1 | 10 |
| LAWS 7064 | Legal Research Project 2 | 10 |
| LAWS 7031 | Principles of Taxation | 10 |
| LAWS 7011 | Contemporary Issues in Taxation | 10 |
| LAWS 7040 | Financial Advice (Regulatory and Legal Obligations) | 10 |
| LAWS 5008 | Law and Public Policy | 10 |
| No more than 20 credit points from | ||
| LAWS 7007 | Australian Migration Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7003 | Australia's Visa System 1 | 10 |
| LAWS 7004 | Australia's Visa System 2 | 10 |
| LAWS 7038 | Visa Cancellation and Review | 20 |
Master of Laws (Non Law Graduate) - 80cp pathway 3
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points comprising 50 credit points of core subjects plus 30 credit points of major and/or alternate subjects as specified below.
80 credit point pathway students must enrol in either LAWS 7009 or LAWS 7056 in the first available term and may enrol in alternate subjects before completing all their core subjects.
Core Subjects (50 credit points)
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following | 10 | |
| Commercial Law | ||
| Fundamentals of Australian Law | ||
| And select | ||
| LAWS 7061 | Legal Analysis and Critique | 10 |
| Select one of the following | 10 | |
| Company Law | ||
| Law of Associations | ||
| And select | ||
| LAWS 7027 | Legal Philosophy and Methodology | 10 |
| And select | ||
| LAWS 7021 | International Governance Dissertation | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 50 | |
Major (40 credit points) optional
Completion of the major is optional.
International Governance, Testamur Major
Alternate Subjects
Students who choose to undertake the International Governance major are required to complete 10 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects below. (Note: two of the subjects in the major are also core subjects in 2824 Master of Laws)
Students who do not choose to undertake the International Governance major are required to complete 30 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAWS 5006 | Law and Literature | 10 |
| LAWS 7018 | International Corporate Governance | 10 |
| LAWS 7020 | International Environmental Law and Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 6005 | International Banking and Finance Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7025 | International Law of Ocean Governance | 10 |
| LAWS 7014 | Human Rights in Practice and Theory | 10 |
| LAWS 7008 | Bioethics | 10 |
| LAWS 7015 | Information and Data Governance Law and Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 7022 | International Human Rights Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7019 | International Criminal Law and Justice | 10 |
| LAWS 7026 | International Space Law - Commercial Aspects | 10 |
| LAWS 7030 | Principles of International Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7033 | Intellectual Property | 10 |
| LAWS 7063 | Legal Research Project 1 | 10 |
| LAWS 7064 | Legal Research Project 2 | 10 |
| LAWS 7031 | Principles of Taxation | 10 |
| LAWS 7011 | Contemporary Issues in Taxation | 10 |
| LAWS 7040 | Financial Advice (Regulatory and Legal Obligations) | 10 |
| LAWS 5008 | Law and Public Policy | 10 |
| No more than 20 credit points from | ||
| LAWS 7007 | Australian Migration Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7003 | Australia's Visa System 1 | 10 |
| LAWS 7004 | Australia's Visa System 2 | 10 |
| LAWS 7038 | Visa Cancellation and Review | 20 |
Master of Laws (Non Law Graduate) - 120cp pathway 4
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 120 credit points comprising 50 credit points of core subjects plus 70 credit points of major and/or alternate subjects as specified below.
120 credit point pathway students must enrol in either LAWS 7009 or LAWS 7056 in the first available term and may enrol in alternate subjects before completing all their core subjects.
Core Subjects (50 credit points)
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following | 10 | |
| Commercial Law | ||
| Fundamentals of Australian Law | ||
| And select | ||
| LAWS 7061 | Legal Analysis and Critique | 10 |
| Select one of the following | 10 | |
| Company Law | ||
| Law of Associations | ||
| And select | ||
| LAWS 7027 | Legal Philosophy and Methodology | 10 |
| And select | ||
| LAWS 7021 | International Governance Dissertation | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 50 | |
Major (40 credit points) optional
Completion of the major is optional.
International Governance, Testamur Major
Alternate Subjects
Students who choose to undertake the International Governance major are required to complete 50 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects below. (Note: two of the subjects in the major are also core subjects in 2824 Master of Laws)
Students who do not choose to undertake the International Governance major are required to complete 70 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAWS 5006 | Law and Literature | 10 |
| LAWS 7018 | International Corporate Governance | 10 |
| LAWS 7020 | International Environmental Law and Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 6005 | International Banking and Finance Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7025 | International Law of Ocean Governance | 10 |
| LAWS 7014 | Human Rights in Practice and Theory | 10 |
| LAWS 7008 | Bioethics | 10 |
| LAWS 7015 | Information and Data Governance Law and Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 7022 | International Human Rights Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7019 | International Criminal Law and Justice | 10 |
| LAWS 7026 | International Space Law - Commercial Aspects | 10 |
| LAWS 7030 | Principles of International Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7033 | Intellectual Property | 10 |
| LAWS 7063 | Legal Research Project 1 | 10 |
| LAWS 7064 | Legal Research Project 2 | 10 |
| LAWS 7031 | Principles of Taxation | 10 |
| LAWS 7011 | Contemporary Issues in Taxation | 10 |
| LAWS 7040 | Financial Advice (Regulatory and Legal Obligations) | 10 |
| LAWS 5008 | Law and Public Policy | 10 |
| No more than 20 credit points from | ||
| LAWS 7007 | Australian Migration Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7003 | Australia's Visa System 1 | 10 |
| LAWS 7004 | Australia's Visa System 2 | 10 |
| LAWS 7038 | Visa Cancellation and Review | 20 |
Master of Laws (Law & Non Law Graduates) - 160cp pathway 5
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points comprising 50 credit points of core subjects plus 110 credit points of major and/or alternate subjects as specified below.
160 credit point pathway students must enrol in either LAWS 7009 or LAWS 7056 in the first available term and may enrol in alternate subjects before completing all their core subjects.
Core Subjects (50 credit points)
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following | 10 | |
| Commercial Law | ||
| Fundamentals of Australian Law | ||
| And select | ||
| LAWS 7061 | Legal Analysis and Critique | 10 |
| Select one of the following | 10 | |
| Company Law | ||
| Law of Associations | ||
| And select | ||
| LAWS 7027 | Legal Philosophy and Methodology | 10 |
| And select | ||
| LAWS 7021 | International Governance Dissertation | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 50 | |
Major (40 credit points) optional
Completion of the major is optional.
International Governance, Testamur Major
Alternate Subjects
Students who choose to undertake the International Governance major are required to complete 90 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects below. (Note: Two of the subjects in the major are also core subjects in 2824 Master of Laws)
Students who do not choose to undertake the International Governance major are required to complete 110 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAWS 5006 | Law and Literature | 10 |
| LAWS 7018 | International Corporate Governance | 10 |
| LAWS 7020 | International Environmental Law and Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 6005 | International Banking and Finance Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7025 | International Law of Ocean Governance | 10 |
| LAWS 7014 | Human Rights in Practice and Theory | 10 |
| LAWS 7008 | Bioethics | 10 |
| LAWS 7015 | Information and Data Governance Law and Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 7022 | International Human Rights Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7019 | International Criminal Law and Justice | 10 |
| LAWS 7026 | International Space Law - Commercial Aspects | 10 |
| LAWS 7030 | Principles of International Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7033 | Intellectual Property | 10 |
| LAWS 7063 | Legal Research Project 1 | 10 |
| LAWS 7064 | Legal Research Project 2 | 10 |
| LAWS 7031 | Principles of Taxation | 10 |
| LAWS 7011 | Contemporary Issues in Taxation | 10 |
| LAWS 7040 | Financial Advice (Regulatory and Legal Obligations) | 10 |
| LAWS 5008 | Law and Public Policy | 10 |
| No more than 20 credit points from | ||
| LAWS 7007 | Australian Migration Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7003 | Australia's Visa System 1 | 10 |
| LAWS 7004 | Australia's Visa System 2 | 10 |
| LAWS 7038 | Visa Cancellation and Review | 20 |
Optional Major
Students may select an optional testamur major in International Governance (refer to the pathways listed above for details)
Discontinued Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed the subject in 2024 or earlier.
LAWS 7006 Australian Legal System ad Common Law
LAWS 7013 Global Governance and Sustainability
LAWS 7017 International Climate Change Law
Program Structure 2020 - 2022
This structure applies to students who commenced in 2020 - 2022. If you commenced in 2023 or later please refer to the relevant Structure tab for details.
The program length and structure varies based on the student’s previous study background and work experience.
Master of Laws (Law Graduate) - 80cp pathway 1
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points comprising 20 credit points of core subjects plus 60 credit points of Major and/or alternate subjects as specified below.
Core Subjects (20 credit points)
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAWS 7027 | Legal Philosophy and Methodology | 10 |
| LAWS 7021 | International Governance Dissertation | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 20 | |
Major (40 credit points) optional
Completion of the major is optional.
International Governance, Testamur Major
Alternate Subjects
Students who choose to undertake the International Governance major are required to complete 40 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects below. (Note: two of the subjects in the major are also core subjects in 2824 Master of Laws)
Students who do not choose to undertake the International Governance major are required to complete 60 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAWS 5006 | Law and Literature | 10 |
| LAWS 7018 | International Corporate Governance | 10 |
| LAWS 7020 | International Environmental Law and Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 6005 | International Banking and Finance Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7025 | International Law of Ocean Governance | 10 |
| LAWS 7014 | Human Rights in Practice and Theory | 10 |
| LAWS 7008 | Bioethics | 10 |
| LAWS 7015 | Information and Data Governance Law and Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 7022 | International Human Rights Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7019 | International Criminal Law and Justice | 10 |
| LAWS 7026 | International Space Law - Commercial Aspects | 10 |
| LAWS 7030 | Principles of International Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7033 | Intellectual Property | 10 |
| LAWS 7063 | Legal Research Project 1 | 10 |
| LAWS 7064 | Legal Research Project 2 | 10 |
| LAWS 7031 | Principles of Taxation | 10 |
| LAWS 7011 | Contemporary Issues in Taxation | 10 |
| LAWS 7040 | Financial Advice (Regulatory and Legal Obligations) | 10 |
| No more than 20 credit points from | ||
| LAWS 7007 | Australian Migration Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7003 | Australia's Visa System 1 | 10 |
| LAWS 7004 | Australia's Visa System 2 | 10 |
| LAWS 7038 | Visa Cancellation and Review | 20 |
Master of Laws (Law Graduate) - 120cp pathway 2
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 120 credit points comprising 20 credit points of core subjects plus 100 credit points of major and/or alternate subjects as specified below. Students may choose LAWS 7001 Advanced Clinical Legal Placement (40 credit points) which may be undertaken simultaneously with the academic subjects and may reduce the course duration.
Core Subjects (20 credit points)
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAWS 7027 | Legal Philosophy and Methodology | 10 |
| LAWS 7021 | International Governance Dissertation | 10 |
Major (40 credit points) optional
Completion of the major is optional.
International Governance, Testamur Major
Alternate Subjects
Students who choose to undertake the International Governance major are required to complete 80 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects below. (Note: Two of the subjects in the major are also core subjects in 2824 Master of Laws)
Students who do not choose to undertake the International Governance major are required to complete 100 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAWS 5006 | Law and Literature | 10 |
| LAWS 7018 | International Corporate Governance | 10 |
| LAWS 7001 | Advanced Clinical Legal Placement | 40 |
| LAWS 7020 | International Environmental Law and Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 6005 | International Banking and Finance Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7025 | International Law of Ocean Governance | 10 |
| LAWS 7014 | Human Rights in Practice and Theory | 10 |
| LAWS 7008 | Bioethics | 10 |
| LAWS 7015 | Information and Data Governance Law and Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 7022 | International Human Rights Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7019 | International Criminal Law and Justice | 10 |
| LAWS 7026 | International Space Law - Commercial Aspects | 10 |
| LAWS 7030 | Principles of International Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7033 | Intellectual Property | 10 |
| LAWS 7063 | Legal Research Project 1 | 10 |
| LAWS 7064 | Legal Research Project 2 | 10 |
| LAWS 7031 | Principles of Taxation | 10 |
| LAWS 7011 | Contemporary Issues in Taxation | 10 |
| LAWS 7040 | Financial Advice (Regulatory and Legal Obligations) | 10 |
| No more than 20 credit points from | ||
| LAWS 7007 | Australian Migration Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7003 | Australia's Visa System 1 | 10 |
| LAWS 7004 | Australia's Visa System 2 | 10 |
| LAWS 7038 | Visa Cancellation and Review | 20 |
Master of Laws (Non Law Graduate) - 80cp pathway 3
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points comprising 50 credit points of core subjects plus 30 credit points of major and/or alternate subjects as specified below.
Core Subjects (50 credit points)
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAWS 7027 | Legal Philosophy and Methodology | 10 |
| LAWS 7021 | International Governance Dissertation | 10 |
| LAWS 7009 | Commercial Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7010 | Company Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7006 | Australian Legal System and Common Law | 10 |
Major (40 credit points) optional
Completion of the major is optional.
International Governance, Testamur Major
Alternate Subjects
Students who choose to undertake the International Governance major are required to complete 10 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects below. (Note: two of the subjects in the major are also core subjects in 2824 Master of Laws)
Students who do not choose to undertake the International Governance major are required to complete 30 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAWS 5006 | Law and Literature | 10 |
| LAWS 7018 | International Corporate Governance | 10 |
| LAWS 7020 | International Environmental Law and Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 6005 | International Banking and Finance Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7025 | International Law of Ocean Governance | 10 |
| LAWS 7014 | Human Rights in Practice and Theory | 10 |
| LAWS 7008 | Bioethics | 10 |
| LAWS 7015 | Information and Data Governance Law and Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 7022 | International Human Rights Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7019 | International Criminal Law and Justice | 10 |
| LAWS 7026 | International Space Law - Commercial Aspects | 10 |
| LAWS 7030 | Principles of International Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7033 | Intellectual Property | 10 |
| LAWS 7063 | Legal Research Project 1 | 10 |
| LAWS 7064 | Legal Research Project 2 | 10 |
| LAWS 7031 | Principles of Taxation | 10 |
| LAWS 7011 | Contemporary Issues in Taxation | 10 |
| LAWS 7040 | Financial Advice (Regulatory and Legal Obligations) | 10 |
| No more than 20 credit points from | ||
| LAWS 7007 | Australian Migration Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7003 | Australia's Visa System 1 | 10 |
| LAWS 7004 | Australia's Visa System 2 | 10 |
| LAWS 7038 | Visa Cancellation and Review | 20 |
Master of Laws (Non Law Graduate) - 120cp pathway 4
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 120 credit points comprising 50 credit points of core subjects plus 70 credit points of major and/or alternate subjects as specified below.
Core Subjects (50 credit points)
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAWS 7027 | Legal Philosophy and Methodology | 10 |
| LAWS 7021 | International Governance Dissertation | 10 |
| LAWS 7009 | Commercial Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7010 | Company Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7006 | Australian Legal System and Common Law | 10 |
Major (40 credit points) optional
Completion of the major is optional.
International Governance, Testamur Major
Alternate Subjects
Students who choose to undertake the International Governance major are required to complete 50 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects below. (Note: two of the subjects in the major are also core subjects in 2824 Master of Laws)
Students who do not choose to undertake the International Governance major are required to complete 70 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAWS 5006 | Law and Literature | 10 |
| LAWS 7018 | International Corporate Governance | 10 |
| LAWS 7020 | International Environmental Law and Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 6005 | International Banking and Finance Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7025 | International Law of Ocean Governance | 10 |
| LAWS 7014 | Human Rights in Practice and Theory | 10 |
| LAWS 7008 | Bioethics | 10 |
| LAWS 7015 | Information and Data Governance Law and Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 7022 | International Human Rights Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7019 | International Criminal Law and Justice | 10 |
| LAWS 7026 | International Space Law - Commercial Aspects | 10 |
| LAWS 7030 | Principles of International Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7033 | Intellectual Property | 10 |
| LAWS 7063 | Legal Research Project 1 | 10 |
| LAWS 7064 | Legal Research Project 2 | 10 |
| LAWS 7031 | Principles of Taxation | 10 |
| LAWS 7011 | Contemporary Issues in Taxation | 10 |
| LAWS 7040 | Financial Advice (Regulatory and Legal Obligations) | 10 |
| No more than 20 credit points from | ||
| LAWS 7007 | Australian Migration Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7003 | Australia's Visa System 1 | 10 |
| LAWS 7004 | Australia's Visa System 2 | 10 |
| LAWS 7038 | Visa Cancellation and Review | 20 |
Master of Laws (Law & Non Law Graduates) - 160cp pathway 5
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points comprising 50 credit points of core subjects plus 110 credit points of major and/or alternate subjects as specified below.
Core Subjects (50 credit points)
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAWS 7027 | Legal Philosophy and Methodology | 10 |
| LAWS 7021 | International Governance Dissertation | 10 |
| LAWS 7009 | Commercial Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7010 | Company Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7006 | Australian Legal System and Common Law | 10 |
Major (40 credit points) optional
Completion of the major is optional.
International Governance, Testamur Major
Alternate Subjects
Students who choose to undertake the International Governance major are required to complete 90 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects below. (Note: Two of the subjects in the major are also core subjects in 2824 Master of Laws)
Students who do not choose to undertake the International Governance major are required to complete 110 credit points from the pool of alternate subjects below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAWS 5006 | Law and Literature | 10 |
| LAWS 7018 | International Corporate Governance | 10 |
| LAWS 7020 | International Environmental Law and Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 6005 | International Banking and Finance Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7025 | International Law of Ocean Governance | 10 |
| LAWS 7014 | Human Rights in Practice and Theory | 10 |
| LAWS 7008 | Bioethics | 10 |
| LAWS 7015 | Information and Data Governance Law and Policy | 10 |
| LAWS 7022 | International Human Rights Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7019 | International Criminal Law and Justice | 10 |
| LAWS 7026 | International Space Law - Commercial Aspects | 10 |
| LAWS 7030 | Principles of International Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7033 | Intellectual Property | 10 |
| LAWS 7063 | Legal Research Project 1 | 10 |
| LAWS 7064 | Legal Research Project 2 | 10 |
| LAWS 7031 | Principles of Taxation | 10 |
| LAWS 7011 | Contemporary Issues in Taxation | 10 |
| LAWS 7040 | Financial Advice (Regulatory and Legal Obligations) | 10 |
| No more than 20 credit points from | ||
| LAWS 7007 | Australian Migration Law | 10 |
| LAWS 7003 | Australia's Visa System 1 | 10 |
| LAWS 7004 | Australia's Visa System 2 | 10 |
| LAWS 7038 | Visa Cancellation and Review | 20 |
Optional Major
Students may select an optional testamur major in International Governance (refer to the pathways listed above for details)
Equivalent Subjects
Discontinued Subjects
The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed the subject in 2024 or earlier.
LAWS 7006 Australian Legal System ad Common Law
LAWS 7013 Global Governance and Sustainability
LAWS 7017 International Climate Change Law