Overview

The Master of Laws at the Macquarie University will simultaneously extend your legal research, and your practical legal skills and knowledge to an advanced level. It offers you the flexibility to focus on a particular area of law, such as environmental law, international law, human rights law or business law, or to choose a broader program of study covering a variety of legal areas. You’ll gain the skills to think critically and respond flexibly by applying your research and practical skills to the wide range of potential issues you may confront in your career.

Key features

Develop a highly capable legal mindJoin graduates known for being versatile professionals with a realistic understanding of the issues that bind the world together.Excel at solving the legal problems of the futureHone your critical-thinking, problem-solving and research skills to an advanced level.Learn from academic experts across a range of areasLearn from experienced legal practitioners who are actively engaged in research on contemporary legal issues.Continue to work full-time while you studyStudy on-campus or online with brief intensive on-campus sessions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Competition Law
Health Law
Family Law
Commercial Law
Intellectual Property Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Civil & Private Law View 21 other Masters in Civil & Private 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 047337J
AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
or
Meet two of the following three criteria:
AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
Approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65

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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

47800 AUD / year

≈ 47800 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

36000 AUD / year

≈ 36000 AUD / year

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 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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Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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