Overview

The Laws (by Research) program from Bond University provides students with the flexibility to investigate a specific research topic of their own choice while developing their research and critical thinking skills.

The duration of the program is two years of full-time study, with part time enrolment available. During this period, you will be a member of Bond’s close-knit Higher Degree by Research (HDR) community. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with Bond’s research centres and specialist research units, and work with leading researchers and academics from all over the world.

Professional outcomes

Upon completion of the LLM (Research) you will have the knowledge and skills to advance your career in your specialised area of legal expertise. The program will open a range of academic and professional opportunities in academia or research in both private or public sectors.

Programme Structure

The Master of Laws (Research) program comprises a 50,000 word thesis, usually completed over two years full time. Part-time options are also available. The thesis is supervised by staff expert in the subject area.

International students

To fulfil your student visa requirements, you will need to enrol on a full-time basis.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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Applications to study at Bond are open year-round

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gold Coast, Australia

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law Public Law Master of Laws (LLM) View 28 other Masters in Public Law in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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94

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65

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IELTS

7

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 063455C
The Master of Laws (Research) is offered to those with a professional law qualification (Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor or equivalent). Applicants are required to have at least 65 cumulative percentage average.

As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language.

Applicants must submit an Expression of Interest as to why they wish to undertake a research degree and the area of research.
Part-time options are also available.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

43700 AUD / year

≈ 43700 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

43700 AUD / year

≈ 43700 AUD / year

Living costs

Gold Coast

Australia

1313 - 2310 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Professional outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Gold Coast

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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