Master of Laws (Research) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Sydney |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 18QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

58,400 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

4Scholarships

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

LLM

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Laws (Research) prepares students for careers in research, policy, public service, teaching, or leadership. It develops advanced research and analysis skills through work on a chosen topic, enhancing legal thinking and understanding.

The Master of Laws (Research) is for students with an honours degree in law seeking advanced research opportunities. Ideal for those pursuing careers in academia, policy development, government, or international organisations.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

LLM

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Laws (Research) prepares students for careers in research, policy, public service, teaching, or leadership. It develops advanced research and analysis skills through work on a chosen topic, enhancing legal thinking and understanding.

The Master of Laws (Research) is for students with an honours degree in law seeking advanced research opportunities. Ideal for those pursuing careers in academia, policy development, government, or international organisations.

Admission Requirements

72+
96+
7+
A successful applicant for admission to candidature for the Master of Laws (LLM) requires an Honours degree with first or upper second class honours. Applications for admission to candidature for the Master of Laws (LLM) by thesis are assessed on the basis of: suitability and sufficiency of merit of the applicant's prior qualification (Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor or equivalent); suitability of proposed topic; and availability of appropriate supervision.

1 Year
Aug
Feb

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

International
58,400 AUD

Scholarships

Sydney Scholars India Scholarship

Sydney Scholars India Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$10000

Deadline

31 Dec 2030

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Peace and Social Justice Scholarship

Peace and Social Justice Scholarship
Master Open

Value

$8000

Deadline

31 Dec 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Sydney International Student Award

Sydney International Student Award
Bachelors Master Open

Value

20% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Dec 2030

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$40000

Deadline

31 Dec 2032

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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