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Master of Laws (Criminal PRACTICE)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Laws (Criminal Practice*) |
Abbreviation: | MLaws (CrimPrac) |
UOW Course Code: | 584 |
CRICOS Code: | 067078B |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Law, Laws, Legal |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: |
Law, Humanities and The Arts |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
*Previous name: Master of Laws (Criminal Prosecutions).
Course Description
This program offers the only postgraduate qualification in law in Australia designed specifically for lawyers working in (or aspiring to work in) criminal prosecutions, whether as a prosecutor or defence lawyer. Students are trained in the theory, art and practice of ethical, skilful and responsible criminal advocacy. In addition to being instructed by highly experienced legal practitioners, students are given hands-on opportunities to develop their own proficiency in the skills required for effective representation and advocacy in criminal matters.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Credit Arrangement
Students completing the Graduate Certificate in Law Criminal Practice 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 structure
Subjects | Credit Points | |
Prescribed Subjects | ||
Prosecutorial Practice | 6 | |
Applied Criminal Law | 6 | |
Advanced Criminal Evidence | 6 | |
Experts and their Evidence | 6 | |
Prosecutions Research Project | 12 | |
Elective Subjects | ||
Special Studies in Prosecutions | 6 | |
DNA for Lawyers | 6 | |
Criminal Trial and Appellate Advocacy | 6 | |
Jury Advocacy | 6 | |
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:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au