Master of Laws
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Overview
The Master of Laws may be completed in Environmental Law or International Environmental Law and is designed to meet the needs of lawyers working in the area of environmental law or international law (or who wish to do so), as well as for those seeking to extend their understanding of issues in environmental regulation.
The specialisations are:
- Environmental Law
- International Environmental Law
Key features
The program enables you to build a conceptual understanding and practical skills across the range of areas of environmental law, international environment law and international law.
Minimum course duration
1 year
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
865673 - on-campus
865683 - distance
865774 Environmental Law - On-campus
865775 Environmental Law - Distance
865776 International Environmental Law - On-campus
865777 International Environmental Law - Distance
Suitable for
The Master of Laws is open to law graduates and practising lawyers who are looking to further their understanding of environmental and international law.
Course fee
AUD $19,040.00 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from an accredited tertiary institution with a GPA of 2.5 out of 4.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 32 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above from units with a LAW prefix | 32 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | 8cp from | LAW810 | Environmental Law Research Dissertation | ||
| LAW884 | Legal History Dissertation | ||||
| LAW895 | Legal Research Dissertation | 8 | |||
| Required | either | 24cp at 800 level or above | |||
| or | 24cp at 800 level or above including 1 specialisation | 24 | |||
Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Master of Laws specialisations:
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Macquarie Law School postgraduate students obtain a well-rounded qualification that opens the way to the variety of careers for which an understanding of law is relevant, including legal practice, private industry, commerce, government, education and community services.
Our graduates also find work in federal and state politics, government, business management and consultancy roles.
