About Master of Laws

Develop advanced, integrated and contemporary knowledge in one or more areas of legal study with this flexible postgraduate degree.

The Master of Laws (LLM) provides law and non-law graduates with a flexible postgraduate opportunity to develop advanced, integrated and contemporary knowledge in one or more areas of legal study. The LLM is a sophisticated degree with substantial consideration of relevant international, professional and transdisciplinary aspects of the law which will enhance student career expertise and prospects. 

The program develops advanced legal research and writing skills and enhances the ability of students to critically evaluate complex legal issues within a global context. All students will have the opportunity to apply their legal knowledge and skills by conducting independent research and by engaging in analytical studies on specialised topics in the student’s areas of interest. The program offers an invaluable opportunity for law graduates without experience in a legal environment to be supervised and mentored by experienced legal practitioners through a legal placement subject. There is no tuition fee associated with this subject and the subject may be undertaken at the same time as the academic subjects. 

Students may select a major in International Governance. This major enables students to enhance their knowledge and skills of both private and public law issues related to corporate governance, with a strong theoretical core, and a series of subjects providing specialist information and skills.

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of a recognised** Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian degree

English Program Requirements

With many English testing centres currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Western Sydney University will temporarily extend the time validity for existing approved official IELTS or TOEFL IBT English test scores to 3 years instead of 2 years before the intended intake commencement for programs requiring IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Changes have also been made to our list of approved English tests. Western will temporarily accept the following alternative English tests for programs requiring IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

English Requirements

  • Min IELTS: 6.5

Career

As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to career opportunities in:

  • Foreign Affairs
  • International Organisations
  • Business and industry

Note: This degree is not a professionally accredited program and does not lead to admission to legal practice.

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Course Summary

Study level

Postgraduate

Discipline

Law

Cricos

101780

Duration

2 years

Study mode

On Campus

Fee*

A$33,352 per year
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