Master of Laws
Why study the Master of Laws at UNE?
The Master of Laws by coursework is designed for both Australian and international law graduates and non-law graduates. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will be able to broaden their knowledge and enhance their independent, critical thinking and research skills. The course will also enable students to achieve a high standard of professional writing and research relevant to current issues in law and practice. Students will have the opportunity to choose units of interest or specialise by undertaking units that form a major.
Career Opportunities
Students who complete the Master of Law program may use their specialised knowledge and skills in their employment with businesses and organisations to deal with legal requirements. Those who work as lawyers may use the experience and skills gained to become specialists in a particular area of law.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1 or 1.5 or 2 Years Full-time
Up to 6 years Part-time
FEES
Full Fee
International
2018 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Online
Trimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Online
Trimester 2, On Campus
Trimester 3, Online
Trimester 3, On Campus
Official Abbreviation | LLM | |||||||||||||||||||||
Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||||||||
CRICOS Code | 079197G; 084919B | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Course Duration |
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Fees | Full Fee / International | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Credit Points | 96 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Intensive Schools | Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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Entry Requirements | A candidate shall: (i)(a) hold an AQF Level 9 Masters qualification in Law or hold an AQF Level 8 Bachelor of Law with Honours; or hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor with at least two years full-time, documented, relevant professional experience; or (b) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor; or (c) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification; and (ii) comply with the University's English Language Requirements for Admission Rule. |
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Advanced Standing | Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Advanced Standing. Candidates admitted under Rule (a) shall be granted a maximum of 48 credit points of Block Advanced Standing based on their admission to candidature. Up to a further 24 credit points (which may include 12 credit points for completion of a graduate diploma in legal practice or equivalent qualification leading to admission to the legal profession) may be granted based on units that were not part of the degree on which admission was based that meet the degree rules. Candidates admitted under Rule (b) shall be granted a maximum of 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing based on their admission to candidature. Up to a further 36 credit points (which may include 12 credit points for completion of a graduate diploma in legal practice or equivalent qualification leading to admission to the legal profession) may be granted based on units that were not part of the degree on which admission was based that meet the degree rules. |
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Academic Colours | Ultramarine (BCC 148) |
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Further Information |
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(i)(a) hold an AQF Level 9 Masters qualification in Law or hold an AQF Level 8 Bachelor of Law with Honours; or hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor with at least two years full-time, documented, relevant professional experience; or
(b) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor; or
(c) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification; and
(ii) comply with the University's English Language Requirements for Admission Rule.
Advanced Standing
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Advanced Standing.
Candidates admitted under Rule (a) shall be granted a maximum of 48 credit points of Block Advanced Standing based on their admission to candidature. Up to a further 24 credit points (which may include 12 credit points for completion of a graduate diploma in legal practice or equivalent qualification leading to admission to the legal profession) may be granted based on units that were not part of the degree on which admission was based that meet the degree rules.
Candidates admitted under Rule (b) shall be granted a maximum of 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing based on their admission to candidature. Up to a further 36 credit points (which may include 12 credit points for completion of a graduate diploma in legal practice or equivalent qualification leading to admission to the legal profession) may be granted based on units that were not part of the degree on which admission was based that meet the degree rules.
Period of Candidature
For candidates admitted under Rule (a), the period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part-time candidate.
For candidates admitted under Rule (b), the period of candidature shall be:
(a) one and a half years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to six years as a part-time candidate.
For candidates admitted under Rule (c), the period of candidature shall be:
(a) two years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to six years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 96 credit points including a minimum of 48 credit points at 500-level.
Candidates admitted under Rule (a) must complete 48 credit points at 500-level as identified in the program of study.
Candidates admitted under Rule (b) may complete a maximum of 24 credit points at 300-level and must complete a minimum of 48 credit points at 500-level as identified in the program of study.
Candidates admitted under Rule (c) may complete a maximum of 12 credit points at 100-level; a maximum of 24 credit points at 200/300/400-level; and a minimum of 48 credit points at 500-level as identified in the program of study.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
For candidates admitted under Rule (a)
Australian LLB or JD Graduates Program
Course Structure | Credit Points |
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Block Advanced Standing | 48 cps |
Core Units | 18 cps |
One Major | 0-24 cps |
Listed Units | 6-30 cps |
Total | 96 cps |
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Approved Majors
Commercial
Crime and Criminal Justice
Health and Science
International
Natural Resource Governance
Non Australian LLB or JD Graduates Program
Course Structure | Credit Points |
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Block Advanced Standing | 48 cps |
Core Units | 24 cps |
One Major | 0-24 cps |
Listed Units | 0-24 cps |
Total | 96 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
Approved Majors
Commercial
Crime and Criminal Justice
Health and Science
International
Natural Resource Governance
For candidates admitted under Rule (b)
Australian LLB or JD Graduates Program
Course Structure | Credit Points |
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Block Advanced Standing | 24 cps |
Core Units | 18 cps |
One Major | 0-24 cps |
Listed Units | 30-54 cps |
Total | 96 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
Approved Majors
Commercial
Crime and Criminal Justice
Health and Science
International
Natural Resource Governance
Non Australian LLB or JD Graduates Program
Course Structure | Credit Points |
---|---|
Block Advanced Standing | 24 cps |
Core Units | 24 cps |
One Major | 0-24 cps |
Listed Units | 24-48 cps |
Total | 96 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
Approved Majors
Commercial
Crime and Criminal Justice
Health and Science
International
Natural Resource Governance
For candidates admitted under Rule (c)
Course Structure | Credit Points |
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Core Units | 24 cps |
One Major | 0-24 cps |
Listed Units | 0-72 cps |
Total | 96 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
Approved Majors
Commercial
Crime and Criminal Justice
Health and Science
International
Natural Resource Governance
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Master of Laws.
Candidates who have specialised shall be awarded the Master of Laws (Commercial) or (Crime and Criminal Justice) or (Health Science) or (International) or (Natural Resource Governance).
Appeals
Candidates are referred to the Academic Assessment Appeals Policy and the Academic Assessment Appeals Procedures.
Course Progression
Candidates are referred to the Course Progression Rule and the Course Progression Procedures
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Academic Misconduct Rule and the Student Coursework Academic Misconduct Procedures.
Course Aims |
The Master of Laws aims to enable students to use their undergraduate skills, as well as any practical or professional experience, to develop independent critical thinking and to reflect upon and further develop research analysis in legal environments. They can gain specialised knowledge and skills for professional practice, scholarship, research and/or further learning. These studies enable students to apply interdisciplinary and global approaches to the development of law. |
Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a DisciplineStudents are presented with appropriate scholastic, teaching and assessment experiences to enable them to develop and demonstrate that they have a comprehensive knowledge of the law and the legal skills needed to conduct research into contemporary issues. Students are also challenged to take an interdisciplinary and theoretical approach to research in order that they have a more holistic understanding of law and its relationship with society. The dominant focus of this Masters is the Australian legal system. However, students are encouraged to take a global and international perspective in evaluating the law. To this end students are required to read academic literature and scholastic articles dealing with other jurisdictions and are challenged to engage in a comparative analysis. Consequently they can critically evaluate the effectiveness of Australian law in the global context. Communication SkillsThe learning environment has been designed to facilitate student interaction and collaboration with their peers and for them to practise the skills of communicating effectively and confidently both orally and in writing, either physically or with the application of relevant technologies. Problem SolvingIndividual units will present students with problem-based learning and case studies so that they can learn and practice solutions. Identification, conceptualisation and solution modelling is required, both in teams or individually, and also forms part of their assessment. Information LiteracyThroughout their studies, students are taught advanced legal research methods. This provides them with the means to construct arguments, to present new considerations, and the ability to verify or refute the academic literature on a particular topic. Ethical Conduct and Social ResponsibilityIn law, students are constantly reminded that their actions, and reporting of research findings, have consequences. It is important that they conduct their research ethically, and report their findings responsibly. Lifelong LearningThe skills aquired and developed throughout the course will prepare the students with self-motivated learning techniques for their future challenges. Independence and CollaborationAcademia is, on the whole, a collegial vocation, which is reflected in this course. Students are required to work independently and to participate in small groups. They will be discussing the work of others and may be asked to generate a single submission, lead a team, and interact with other students from various disciplines as appropriate. Participatory exercises are assessed in some units. |
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