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

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

100 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

International Law Public Law View 28 other Masters in International 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

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81

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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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.

Selection criteria

In assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

Prior academic performance
Professional experience (if necessary).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

60992 AUD / year

≈ 60992 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

49984 AUD / year

≈ 49984 AUD / year

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 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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