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Master of Research

Higher Education Leadership Institute

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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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 (0 year): 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

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a credit average (above 65 percent) GPA
  • Credit average (above 65 percent) in the bachelor degree.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a credit average (above 65 percent) GPA.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and English tests on the course page. Apply online through the Apply Now button on the course page (student application portal). No application fee is published. Upload certified copies of academic transcripts
  2. Proof of age
  3. English evidence and a Genuine Student Statement. Receive the Letter of Offer and Written Agreement
  4. Then sign and return it. Pay Overseas Student Health Cover for the full visa length. HELI then issues the eCoE for the student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$35,400 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit$1,000 AUD

Program details

CampusMelbourne (Docklands)
Faculty or school_
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Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value96
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteGlobal Achievement, Future Leaders and Diversity and Success scholarships (up to 34-36 percent off 2026 fees), 2027 not yet published (https://www.heli.edu.au/scholarship/)

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left
  • Program starts

    June 2027

    Apply by

    15 Mar 2027

    121 days left
  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    213 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.