Overview

This Master of Laws (Research) offered at Edith Cowan University course will allow candidates to develop and acquire high-level skills in research and analysis, equipping candidates for careers in advanced research, tertiary education, professional training and policy development.

Course Learning Outcomes

Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate complex ideas and concepts by designing, using and evaluating research activities.
Apply communication and collaboration skills to analyse, and disseminate research that makes a contribution to knowledge.
Reflect critically on a complex body of discipline knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery in the field of Law.

Use high level self-management skills to plan and execute a substantial piece of research.

Employment opportunities

In addition to careers in legal private practice, in-house corporate practice and in-house government, there are potential employment opportunities in advanced research, tertiary education, professional training and policy development.

Possible future job titles

Academic, Solicitor, Barrister, Judiciary, In-house Counsel, Arbitrator, Mediator, Company Secretary, Public Service employee, Private Researcher

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches

Educational Research

Thesis Preparation

Thesis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

84

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Joondalup, Australia

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Public Law Legal Studies View 21 other Masters in Civil & Private Law in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

84

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 099203D

All applicants are required to have a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 per cent or higher in a Bachelor degree from a similar discipline. Admission is also subject to a pre-entry review by the Associate Dean Law to determine the suitability of the intended research topic and the School's capacity to supervise.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

47550 AUD / year

≈ 47550 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

The Australian Government's Research Training Programme provides tuition fee offsets for domestic students who are enrolled in Higher Degree by Research courses.

Living costs

Joondalup

Australia

1400 - 2500 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Credits

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