Master of Laws (LLM)
- The University of Newcastle
- Course CRICOS Code：079533G
- World Ranking (QS)：NO.197
- Course Duration：1 years
- Australian State：New South WalesNSW
- Australian City：Newcastle
- Course Intake：Semester 1,Semester 2,Term 3
Course Description
The Master of Laws program (LLM) is designed to expand your knowledge and deepen your understanding of a specialist area of law. All courses offered within the LLM program are developed for advanced study, contain a significant research component and focus on critical thinking and critical analysis of complex legal issues.
Basic Information
| Course Discipline |
Law |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Law and Politial Science |
| Qualification Level |
Masters Degree (Postgraduate) |
| 2024 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) |
$AUD 33,375 |
| Course Duration |
1 years |
| Campus(es) |
Newcastle |
Entry Requirements
| Academic Requirements |
Entry into the Master of Law Program will be available to applications who have completed one of the following qualifications:
Bachelor of Law (Honours) degree;
Graduate Certificate in Law or Legal Practice following the completion of a 3 year Bachelor of Laws degree;
Graduate Diploma in Law or Legal Practice following the completion of a 3 year Bachelor of Laws degree;
Combined Law degree with a duration of 5 years where 3 years of study was undertaken primarily in law;
Bachelor of Laws degree with a duration of 4 years where 3 years of study was undertaken primarily in law;
Bachelor of Laws graduate entry with a duration of 3 years undertaken primarily in law;
Bachelor of Laws with a duration 3 years undertaken primarily in law and have completed a minimum of two years relevant work experience in a legal environment. Applications will be assessed by the Program Convenor through the consideration of a statement outlining the relevant work experience. Transcripts and detailed CVs must be provided to the University;
An equivalent Bachelor degree or Bachelor (Honours) degree with a minimum 3 years of study undertaken primarily in Law. Applications will be assessed by the Program Convenor to determine eligibility; or
Completed study to the satisfaction of an “admission of Law Body” (similar to LPAB*) that has qualified the student for admission to practice law in a common law jurisdiction. |
| English Requirements |
IELTS overall minimum - 7.0
IELTS section minimum - 6.5 |
| Portfolio Required |
NO |
| Work Experience Required |
NO |