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Master of Laws - Research

Master of Laws - Research

Overview

This research program is designed for students to complete a thesis in relation to a discipline of Law.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

An undergraduate degree in Law from a recognised institution, or recognised overseas equivalent.

Advanced Standing

Some students may be exempt from LAW993 Research Project (Minor Thesis) if they have completed a substantial piece of written research as part of their Honours Law Degree at undergraduate level.

Course Requirements

Students enrolling in the Master of Laws - Research program will complete a 48 credit point research paper (THES924 Major Thesis) and, as part of this degree, students are required to complete 24 credit points of coursework prior to completion of the 48 credit point research thesis.

Course Program

Subjects Credit Points
Prescribed Subjects  
LAW993 Research Project (Minor Thesis) 8
LAW994 Research Proposal 8
     
Plus one 8 credit point subject relevant to the particular needs of the student chosen from the following:
SOC306 Research Everyday Life 8
SOC933 Advanced Research Techniques 8
LLB9337 Comparative Studies in Law 8
LLB9100 Introduction to Legal Systems 8
     
Plus 48 credit points in one of the following subjects depending on whether you are part-time or full-time:
THES924 Major Thesis - full time students 48
THES912 Major Thesis - part time students 48

Current Research Areas

Refer to listing under PhD entry.

Master of Laws - Research (Natural Resources Law)

Overview

This research program is designed for students to complete a thesis in relation to a discipline of Law and Natural Resources

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

An undergraduate degree in Law from a recognised institution, or recognised overseas equivalent.

Advanced Standing

Some students may be exempt from LAW993 Research Project (Minor Thesis) if they have completed a substantial piece of written research as part of their Honours Law Degree at undergraduate level.

Course Requirements

Students enrolling in the Master of Laws - Research (Natural Resources Law) program will complete a 48 credit point research paper (THES924 Major Thesis) and, as part of this degree, students are required to complete 24 credit points of coursework prior to completion of the 48 credit point research thesis.

Course Program

Subjects Credit Points
Prescribed Subjects  
LAW993 Research Project (Minor Thesis) 8
LAW994 Research Proposal 8
     
Plus one 8 credit point subject relevant to the particular needs of the student chosen from the following:
SOC306 Research Everyday Life 8
SOC933 Advanced Research Techniques 8
LLB9337 Comparative Studies in Law 8
LLB9100 Introduction to Legal Systems 8
     
Plus 48 credit points in one of the following subjects depending on whether you are part-time or full-time:
THES924 Major Thesis - full time students 48
THES912 Major Thesis - part time students 48
 
 
 

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