Legal Studies

About the course

This Masters course will allow students to gain a sophisticated understanding of legal practice, international and taxation law in order to contribute to research in your field or develop your career prospects. Students are typically able to choose to undertake coursework only options or a minor thesis as part of the program.

What you might learn

Students can choose units of study such as legal and professional skills, public international law and case management, including an option of undertaking placements for some courses. Training throughout the degree will help you to develop key skills to specialise in that subject area.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as project manager, policy specialist, academic, lawyer, consultant, mediation specialist, and etc. in companies including United Nations, the High Court, Baker McKenzie, Kirkland & Ellis, DLA Piper, and etc.

Explore the majors available

Commercial and Corporate Law, Criminal Law and Forensics, Dispute Resolution, Global Society and Human Rights, Health Law and Community, Labour and Employment Law, Public Sector Governance and Regulation, Technology and Innovation, and Transnational Economic Regulation

Living Costs in Melbourne**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2022)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com