Overview

The Master of Laws offered at the University of Queensland is designed to enhance your theoretical and practical expertise, improve your independent and critical thinking, and develop your research skills to give you a professional edge.

You'll undertake courses predominantly driven by the needs of contemporary legal practice, including those in highly specialised areas as well as more general areas, where the principles underpinning study are complex and require a depth of understanding.

Enriching your time at UQ Law is the impressive list of lecturers who are experts in their fields, with the program’s teaching staff including outstanding academics and honoured professionals, visiting lecturers, legal practitioners, judges and international scholars, all of whom will expose you to a diversity of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Program highlights

Learn at the oldest law school in Queensland, with a reputation for producing outstanding graduates who progress to the highest positions within legal and business professions.

Choose from an extensive list of courses that interest you to independently define your specialisation and tailor your own degree.

Engage with a diverse study cohort that includes local, interstate and international lawyers and students who are able to draw on academic and professional experiences to deepen discussion and debate in class.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of General Insurance Law

International Human Rights Law

Estate Planning

Intellectual Property Law

Interpretation of Statutes & Instruments

Principles of International Law

Law of Armed Conflict

Law, Terrorism and Human Rights

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Law Civil & Private Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 27 other Masters in Master of Laws (LLM) in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 082603E

A degree in law leading to admission to legal practice (eg LLB or equivalent) with a GPA of 4; or
An equivalent academic or professional qualification in law and be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Executive Dean that you have the requisite knowledge and experience to complete the program.

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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Tuition Fee

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International

50560 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50560 AUD per year during 12 months.
National

39840 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 39840 AUD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Brisbane

1402 - 2528 AUD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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