Master of Laws - Research

Testamur Title of Degree:	Master of Laws - Research
Abbreviation:	MLaws-Res
Home Faculty:	Law
Duration:	1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Total Credit Points:	72
Starting Session(s):	Autumn/Spring
Location:	Wollongong
UOW Course Code:	1311
CRICOS Code:	042525A

Overview

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

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in Law from a recognised institution or recognised overseas equivalent.

Advanced Standing

Candidates 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

Candidates are required to satisfactorily complete a 48 credit point research thesis plus 24 credit points of coursework prior to completion of the thesis.

Course Program

Subjects		Credit Points
LAW 993	Research Project (Minor Thesis)	8
LAW 994	Research Proposal	8
Plus one 8 credit point subject relevant to the particular needs of the student, chosen from the following:
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 studying part-time or full-time:
THES924	Major Thesis - full-time students	48
THES912	Major Thesis - part-time students	48

Current Research Areas

Refer to the listing under the Doctor of Philosophy entry.