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Universities Australia Edith Cowan University Courses Master of Laws (Research)

Master of Laws (Research)
at Edith Cowan University

Joondalup, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 39,650
Country Rank#24
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

The Law Research Masters offers candidates the opportunity to undertake research in a specialised area of law.

Students will complete compulsory research support units and a supervised thesis that will make a substantial contribution to legal knowledge. This course will allow candidates to develop and acquire high-level skills in research and analysis, equipping candidates for careers in advanced research, tertiary education, professional training and policy development.

Course Content

**Year 1 - Semester 1**
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
RES5115	Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches	20
FBL6120	Advanced Research Methods in Business and Law	20
FBL6140	Thesis Preparation	20

**Year 1 - Semester 2**
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
FBL6200	Thesis

**Year 2 - Semester 1**
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
FBL6200	Thesis

**Year 2 - Semester 2**
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
FBL6200	Thesis

Entry Requirement
Academic Admission requirements (Band 8)

The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

All applicants are required to have a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 percent or higher in a Bachelor degree in Law.

Applicants who have not achieved a WAM of 70 percent or higher should seek advice from the Course Coordinator before applying for this course.

Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English Language requirements (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)
Fees & Scholarships
Total program fee:

AUD $39,650
Career Prospect
In addition to careers in legal private practice, in-house corporate practice and in-house government, there are potential employment opportunities in advanced research, tertiary education, professional training and policy development.

Possible future job titles

Academic, Solicitor, Barrister, Judiciary, In-house Counsel, Arbitrator, Mediator, Company Secretary, Public Service employee, Private Researcher

Cost Of Studying At Edith Cowan University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Master of Laws (Research) at Edith Cowan University