Master of Laws (Criminal Prosecutions)

Overview

This program offers the only post graduate qualification in law in Australia specialising in criminal prosecutions. It draws on and extends the Faculty of Law's expertise in the areas of professional legal training and transnational crime prevention to provide a theoretical and applied basis for meeting the educational needs of those involved in, or wishing to become involved in, criminal prosecutions. Whilst emphasising the knowledge, art and practice of ethical, skilful and responsible prosecuting, the program has equal relevance to those involved in criminal defence work.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Law degree or recognised qualification for admission to legal practice

English language requirements:

a) IELTS overall band 7.0 or

b) IELTS overall band 6.0 with attendance in either ELL901 Effective Spoken Communication for Postgraduate Studies in Spring Session or ELL903 Effective Written Communication for Postgraduate Studies in Autumn Session.

Credit Arrangement

Students completing the Graduate Certificate (Criminal Prosecutions) can articulate in to the Masters degree with an additional 12 credit point Research Project and an additional two elective subjects (12 credit points) from the subjects listed in the Course Program.

Course Requirements

Students are required to satisfactorily complete 48 credit points, comprising 36 credit points of prescribed subjects and two elective subjects (12 credit points) from the subjects listed in the Course Program.

Course Program

NOTE: Not all subjects are offered every year. Students are advised to contact the Course Coordinator before enrolling.

Other Information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: Faculty of Law: law-enquiries@uow.edu.au