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Master of Laws

Western Sydney University

Parramatta, Australia
1, 2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A four-year degree focused almost entirely on law, With advocacy and legal skills training.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2 years for master's by coursework or extended, 3 years for master's by research (Temporary Graduate visa subclass 485, Post-Higher Education Work stream; one-time (no repeat as primary applicant); apply in Australia within 6 months of course completion while holding or having held a Student visa in the last 6 months; age 35 or under; Temporary Graduate study requirement: CRICOS-registered qualification(s) taught in English totalling at least 2 academic years (92 CRICOS weeks), completed in Australia in no less than 16 calendar months on a visa allowing study; English: IELTS Academic/General 6.5 overall, 5.5 each band (or equivalent) within 12 months; age limit raised to under 50 for master's by research; Indian nationals 3 years under AI-ECTA; Hong Kong/BNO up to 5 years). A coursework master's shorter than 92 CRICOS weeks (e.g. 1 or 1.5 years) qualifies only when combined with other eligible Australian CRICOS study: check per programme.): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Laws can develop the ability to interpret relevant legal or policy concepts
Evaluate evidence and arguments and communicate structured
Ethically informed analysis. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Solicitor (Law Society FE-1 exams)
Barrister (King's Inns entrance exams)
Journalism
Policy development
Business and finance
Management consulting
NGO sector

Curriculum

Four years of 60 credits each
Concentrating on law throughout. Students take the core modules needed for professional legal training plus optional modules
With modules developing legal writing and advocacy. Law and Technology modules run in years two and three.

Entry requirements

Academic

Honours Class 1 or 2 bachelor degree
Master of Research or equivalent
Other qualifications at the discretion of the Dean or Institute Director.

Accepted academic background

MPhil: Bachelor (Honours Class 1 or 2), Master of Research or equivalent, MRes: bachelor's or master's degree with average 65 or higher (or relevant professional experience if degree older than 5 years)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each subtest)
TOEFL iBT 82 (Writing 21
PTE Academic Speaking 18
IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Certified academic transcripts and qualifications
Passport identification page
English proficiency evidence if required
Additional program-specific documents if requested

How to apply

Check HDR entry requirements. Write a research proposal and find a supervisor; applications are open all year. Submit an Expression of Interest
then the full application online (international applicants follow the International Applying Guide). Provide certified transcripts
English evidence
the proposal and a supervisor support letter. Outcome in about 6 to 8 weeks; pay fees per session and receive your eCoE. Apply for the student visa with proof of funds and arrange OSHC.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$41,304, $34,372 AUD
Application fee	$0 AUD
Deposit	$64,082 AUD

Program details

Campus	Parramatta
Faculty or school	Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts, Business, Education and Law
Department	School of Law
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	2 years for master's by coursework or extended, 3 years for master's by research (Temporary Graduate visa subclass 485, Post-Higher Education Work stream; one-time (no repeat as primary applicant); apply in Australia within 6 months of course completion while holding or having held a Student visa in the last 6 months; age 35 or under; Temporary Graduate study requirement: CRICOS-registered qualification(s) taught in English totalling at least 2 academic years (92 CRICOS weeks), completed in Australia in no less than 16 calendar months on a visa allowing study; English: IELTS Academic/General 6.5 overall, 5.5 each band (or equivalent) within 12 months; age limit raised to under 50 for master's by research; Indian nationals 3 years under AI-ECTA; Hong Kong/BNO up to 5 years). A coursework master's shorter than 92 CRICOS weeks (e.g. 1 or 1.5 years) qualifies only when combined with other eligible Australian CRICOS study: check per programme.
Scholarship note	For 2027, eligible new international postgraduate coursework applicants may be considered for academic-merit scholarships worth 5000 AUD, 10000 AUD or up to 50% of tuition. No separate scholarship application is generally required.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
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March 2027
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July 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1, 2 years.