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About the course
This Master of Philosophy (Law) is a higher degree by research designed to extend knowledge beyond honours or postgraduate diploma level through supervised, independent research. You will complete a substantial thesis that demonstrates original contribution to legal knowledge and your capacity to design and undertake rigorous research. The program can also provide a pathway to PhD study in Law. The programme develops legal research methodology, scholarly writing, and critical analysis for advanced professional and academic legal practice.
What you might learn
Develop specialised theoretical understanding in a chosen legal area, including relevant policy, practical, international and cultural perspectives. Build advanced skills in critical analysis of legal doctrine within your specialist field. Strengthen legal research methodology and high-level written communication capabilities appropriate for producing a substantial research thesis.
Career outcome
Graduates typically pursue research-focused and specialist pathways, including roles in universities and research institutes, government and policy agencies, courts and tribunals support services, and private or community legal sectors requiring advanced legal analysis. The degree also supports progression to a PhD and careers where independent research and high-level writing are essential. Outcomes are aligned to master-by-research preparation in Law. Preparing graduates for legal research, judicial and policy advisory roles, and doctoral study in Law.
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