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Master of Laws - Research
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Laws - Research |
Abbreviation: |
MLaws-Res |
My University: |
Law, Laws, Legal |
Duration: |
1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
72 |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1311 |
CRICOS Code: |
042525A |
Overview
This research program is designed for candidates to complete a thesis in relation to a discipline of Law.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in Law from a recognised institution or recognised overseas equivalent.
Credit Transfer
Candidates may be exempt from LAW993 Research Project (Minor Thesis) if they have completed a substantial piece of written research as part of their Honours Law Degree at undergraduate level.
Course Requirements
Candidates are required to satisfactorily complete a 48 credit point research thesis plus 24 credit points of coursework prior to completion of the thesis.
Course Program
Subjects |
Credit Points | |
LAW 993 |
Research Project (Minor Thesis) |
8 |
LAW 994 |
Research Proposal |
8 |
Plus one 8 credit point subject relevant to the particular needs of the student, chosen from the following: | ||
LLB9337 |
Comparative Studies in Law |
8 |
LLB9100 |
Introduction to Legal Systems |
8 |
Plus 48 credit points in one of the following subjects depending on whether studying part-time or full-time: | ||
THES924 |
Major Thesis - full-time students |
48 |
THES912 |
Major Thesis - part-time students |
48 |
Current Research Areas
Refer to the listing under the Doctor of Philosophy entry.
Other Information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: law-enquiries@uow.edu.au