Overview
Overview
The Public and International Law program at University of Melbourne It’s ideal for both practitioners and scholars with backgrounds or interests in government, international institutions, not-for-profit organisations, business/government relations and international development.
As a student, you can choose from a wide range of subjects across the entire field of public law, giving you access to the latest developments in theory and practice in Australia and elsewhere. The Master of Public and International Law is available for both law and non-law graduates.
Learning Outcomes
As a student in the Master of Public and International Law, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of public and international law, including:
- The legal and institutional framework for Australian government in theory and practice
- Analysis and resolution of the complex problems of government law
- A range of alternative approaches to government law in other countries and systems and the methodology of comparative public law
- The context within which government law operates and the sensitivities peculiar to it
- The legal and institutional framework for Australian government in theory and practice
- The nature, major principles, processes and structures of the international legal system and the relationship between international and domestic law
- Legal issues in contemporary public and international affairs
- The increasing significance of international law domestically, regionally and globally.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Bringing in the People
- Constitutions in Global Perspective
- Corruption: A Global Approach
- Designing Effective Legislation
- Executive Power
- Judicial Review and Indigenous Peoples
- Law and Public Administration
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 42 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
International Law Public Law View 20 other Masters in International Law in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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
CRICOS code: 075001A
Applicants must have completed:
- A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, at honours standard, or equivalent or
- A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, or equivalent and two years of documented relevant professional experience or
- An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and two years of documented relevant professional experience or
- An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline; and successful completion of four subjects in a cognate graduate diploma and one year of documented relevant professional experience.
In assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- Prior academic performance
- Professional experience (if necessary).
Tuition Fee
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International
56000 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 56000 AUD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
46976 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 46976 AUD for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Melbourne
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Public and International Law.
Available Scholarships
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