University of New England

Master of Laws

University of New England
Institution rating
4.4
Duration
From 2 yearsfull-time(part-time available)
Study mode
Online, On-campus
Next start date
June

Why study this course

  • Broaden your legal knowledge and enhance your independent, critical thinking and research skills
  • Tailor this course to suit your career goals by choosing units from a particular law specialisation
  • Achieve a high standard of professional writing relevant to current issues in law and practice

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available. Quotas apply.

Entry requirements

For entry into this course students must have completed the following:

  • An AQF Level 8 Bachelor of Law with Honours; OR
  • An AQF Level 9 Masters qualification in Law; OR
  • An AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor (or overseas equivalent) with at least two years full-time, documented, relevant professional experience*; OR
  • An AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor (or overseas equivalent)

*Relevant experience includes, but is not limited to: Law Department, Legal Practice, Legal Research or Policy Writing

Where is this course offered?

Available campuses

  • Armidale
Online study also available

The course duration and available study modes can vary depending on the campus.

Enquire with University of New England or visit their website to find out more about your study options.

What you’ll learn

In this course you will learn about:

  • Research methodology and theory
  • Australian competition and consumer law
  • Contemporary issues in constitutional law
  • Securities and financial services law
  • Employment law
  • Medical ethics and law
  • Global law
  • Human rights
  • Family law
  • Commercial law

Enquire with University of New England or visit their website to find out more about the course content, units, and what you’ll learn.

Course price

The course price can vary depending on a few factors, including:

  • Whether the institution offers subsidies, concessions, or government loans and your eligibility to receive them
  • Your previous study and work experience
  • Your unit selections

Enquire with University of New England or visit their website to find out more about the course price for you.

What to know before you apply

To help you decide if this is the right course for you, University of New England can provide you with more information about:

Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to get credit or RPL for some units of this course based on your previous studies and work experience. This means the duration of the course may be reduced.


Enquire with University of New England or visit their website to find out more about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Student ratings of University of New England courses

University of New England
4.4
(263 reviews)
*Combined student rating of this institution's courses
5142
492
321
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Percentage of students that felt this course had a positive impact on their career
93%
Percentage of students that would recommend this course to a friend, relative or colleague
91%

Current and industry-relevant content
4.4
Course content compared to what was expected
4.4
Balance between theory and practical work
4.1
Quality of teachers and academic support
4.4
Ability to balance study with your other commitments
4.4
Assistance to help you find a job
3.4
Quality of online study portal
4.5
Transparency of course fees
4.5

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Support and delivery

When you study with UNE you will have access to:

  • Options to study on-campus or online
  • A personal and flexible learning approach
  • Academic staff who are passionate about what they teach
  • A free and confidential UNE counselling service
  • UNE Safety Shuttle bus which runs all year round, picking up students from various points on campus and transporting them safely to a location within the town boundary via the residential colleges

Why study with University of New England?

  • UNE is Australia's oldest regional university
  • UNE have been helping students study from home for more than 70 years, longer than any other university in Australia
  • Access course content when and where it suits you
  • UNE have been awarded five stars for both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching quality by the Good Universities Guide 2024, and is the only university awarded five stars for student experience 18 years in a row (2007-2024)

Find out more about this course

University of New England

Master of Laws

You may wish to discuss the following with University of New England:

  • Course price
  • Study options available at your campus
  • Prior Recognition of Learning (RPL)
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Find out more about this course


University of New England

Master of Laws

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