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Master of Research
- Hobart, Australia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A one-year research master's in Law completed through an independent supervised thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Law in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Independent research project in Law guided by a supervisor. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Legal Research Assistant
- Compliance Analyst
- Paralegal (subject to local rules)
Curriculum
- Independent research project in Law guided by a supervisor
- Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
- And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Relevant bachelor degree or equivalent and course-specific prerequisites
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree or equivalent; cognate background where the course requires it
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 overall
- TOEFL iBT No band below 6.0
- PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 72
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification evidence
- Passport/identity documents
- English-language evidence where required
- Course-specific supporting documents where applicable
How to apply
- Choose the course. Check academic and English entry requirements and prerequisites. Prepare supporting documents. Apply directly through the University of Tasmania international application portal or through an authorised agent.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $30,300 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 AUD |
| Deposit | $15,150 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Hobart |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts, Law and Education |
| Department | College of Arts, Law and Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 200 |
| Study pace | Standard |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Research Training Program and Tasmania Graduate Research Scholarships competitively support eligible research degree applicants. The published 2026 stipend is 34315 AUD per year. International tuition fee coverage requires a separate fee offset or applicable award. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
5 Feb 2027
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February 2028
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No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 5 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $30,300 AUD per year. The application fee is $0 AUD. The deposit is $15,150 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 overall, TOEFL iBT No band below 6.0, PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 72.