Overview

Why study here?

You'll undertake a substantial piece of independent and original research under academic supervision and write a thesis that demonstrates a critical application of specialist knowledge and makes an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research. Your thesis will be examined externally by scholars with international standing in the research field of the thesis topic.

The Master of Philosophy in Law from the University of Melbourne aims to admit outstanding graduates from a wide variety of countries and to provide them with a world class experience in undertaking a graduate research degree.

Programme Structure

Intended learning outcomesUpon completion of the Master of Philosophy (Law), the graduate researcher will be able to:

demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge that includes recent developments in one or more disciplines
independently investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice
demonstrate advanced knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of work or learning
independently design and execute a substantial piece of research that makes a contribution to knowledge within their field
disseminate research findings effectively in the professional arena
demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, research ethics and integrity.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Applications are accepted in 3 rounds:

28th February 2025
27th June 2025
3rd October 2025

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Public Law View 26 other Masters in Public 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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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 061967F

Applicants are normally required to have completed at least a four-year honours degree at H2A standard from an Australian university, or a qualification or combination of qualifications considered by the Research Higher Degrees Committee to be equivalent.
Applicants should have achieved an overall H1 (80-100%) or H2A (75-79%) grade in the relevant honours or Masters degree.

An extract from the relevant University handbook (or website) for your Master degree, that clearly states:

the normal duration of the course and
the structure of the course (e.g. 2 years full-time, minimum of 24 points of which 18 points are a research project.

Relevance of the degree

The completed degree must be in an area that is relevant to the intended MPhil, including sufficient specialisation such that the applicant will have already developed an understanding and appreciation of a body of knowledge relevant to the intended MPhil.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

72813 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) places available

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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Overview

Why study here?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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