Overview

The Laws degree at University of Wollongong consists of areas of law and policy specialisation and the first specialisation available for study under is International Law and Policy issues related to the world's oceans (Maritime). Further specialisations will be added.

Why choose this course

UOW’s Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) is Australia's leading academic centre for research, education and training on issues of national and international maritime policy, ocean law and governance, and maritime security.

You will benefit from the close links that ANCORS has established with a range of government agencies, international organisations and non-governmental organisations in Australia, the Indo-Pacific region and globally, including a long-term relationship with the Royal Australian Navy.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Law of the Sea

Ocean Law and Policy Capstone

Maritime Regulation and Enforcement

Legal Regulation of Shipping
International Marine Environment Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-31 00:00:00
Starting 2024-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Master of Laws (LLM) View 35 other Masters in Master of Laws (LLM) in Australia

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A recognised Bachelor of Laws Honours degree or a Graduate Certificate in a relevant area. Applicants with a recognised Bachelor degree who do not have Honours or a Graduate Certificate qualification may seek entry to the course if they have appropriate professional experience, i.e. the ability to demonstrate a number of years’ employment in a law or maritime related field.

Examples may include naval officers, public servants or enforcement personnel. Applications should be submitted in writing to the ANCORS Postgraduate Coordinator, including supporting evidence of an appropriate background.

This may include a copy of a letter of employment, or a copy of a reference received. Consideration will be given to aspects such as the length and field of professional experience.

CRICOS: 104749A

Tuition Fee

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International

30576 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30576 AUD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

24624 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24624 AUD for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Wollongong

1600 - 2200 AUD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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