Master of Laws (Research)

Overview

• Pursue supervised applied research on an approved law-related topic.
• Receive formal recognition for original advanced research.
• Develop your research and analytical skills, and advance your career possibilities.
• Make a significant contribution to knowledge and understanding in your research area by completing a thesis of 50,000 to 60,000 words.

QUT course code	LW52
Attendance	Part-time or Full-time
Course duration	1 year full-time 2 years part-time
Start month	2013
Delivery	On campus Gardens Point
Faculty	Faculty of Law
Course contact	Email: law_enquiries@qut.edu.au Telephone: 3138 2839
CRICOS code	012654G
Careers	Academic Barrister Crown Law Officer In-House Lawyer Solicitor

Details

Students pursue supervised postgraduate research in law-related topics. The course offers formal recognition for original advanced research. Students develop their research and analytical skills, advancing their career possibilities.

Special entry

Applicants who do not meet the above criteria may be eligible for admission if they have completed the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Laws at QUT at a standard of second-class honours division B or a lesser standard, or its equivalent from another institution which, in the opinion of the Assistant Dean, Research, maintains standards comparable with those required for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws at QUT or have been admitted or are entitled to be admitted to practice in the State of Queensland.

In either of the above cases, applicants are required to have three years professional experience in the field in which the proposed research work is to be undertaken or have satisfactorily completed an appropriate masters qualifying course stipulated by the Assistant Dean, Research, on the recommendation of the Faculty of Law Research Committee.

Units

Course structure

Students complete a thesis of not less than 50,000 and no more than 60,000 words that constitutes a substantial contribution to knowledge and understanding of the law in the student’s area of research.

Entry requirements

The following persons shall be eligible to apply for admission as a student for the degree:

1.1 A person who has completed the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Laws of QUT with at least Second Class Honours Division A, or its equivalent from another institution which, in the opinion of the Assistant Dean, Research, maintains standards comparable with those required for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws of QUT, or
1.1.1 A person who has completed the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Laws of QUT at a standard of Second Class Honours Division B or a lesser standard, or its equivalent from another institution which, in the opinion of the Assistant Dean, Research maintains standards comparable with those required for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Laws of QUT, or
1.1.2 A person admitted or entitled to be admitted to practice in the State of Queensland.
1.2 Candidates falling within sub-clauses 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 must also satisfy the following to be eligible for admission:
1.2.1 Three years’ professional experience in the field in which the proposed research work is to be undertaken, or
1.2.2 Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Masters qualifying program stipulated by the Assistant Dean, Research on the recommendation of the Law Faculty Research Committee. Pending satisfactory completion of a qualifying program, provisional status may be granted to the candidate, or
1.2.3 The submission of professional publications or other appropriate evidence which satisfies the Assistant Dean, Research on the recommendation of the Law Faculty Research Committee that advanced knowledge and research ability has been acquired in the field of law in which the proposed research work is to be undertaken, and
1.2.4 The Assistant Dean, Research is satisfied of the ability of the candidate to complete the required research and thesis towards the degree.

Admissions and Enrolment
2.1 An application for admission shall be made on the prescribed form:
(i) The Postgraduate Research application form (PR Form) (if the applicant holds citizenship or permanent residency in Australia or New Zealand); or
(ii) The Foreign Research application form (FR Form) (if the applicant is an international candidate).
2.2 Admission of a person as a candidate for the degree shall be at the discretion of the Assistant Dean, Research on the recommendation of the Law Faculty Research Committee.
2.3 A person applying for admission as a candidate for the degree shall apply in accordance with the requirements of the Registrar and shall pay all prescribed fees.
2.4 A person admitted as a candidate may enrol as either a full-time student or a part-time student. International students studying in Australia on student visas may only enrol in full-time programs. 

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

Scholarships and financial support

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