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Diploma of Research

Federation University Australia

  • Ballarat, Australia
  • 0.5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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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): no
  • 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

  • Successful completion of Australian Master’s by Coursework in any field
  • Or overseas equivalent
  • At a distinction level or extensive work experience in a related industry with an undergraduate degree
  • To be assessed on a case by case basis. International students must have completed IELTS English language assessment with an over.

Accepted academic background

Completed 3-year Australian bachelor degree or overseas equivalent, Course-specific rules on the course page.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Graduation Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results
  • Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry and English requirements and the cut-off dates. Apply online through StudyLink
  2. Or via a Federation agent
  3. pay the 25 AUD application fee. Upload certified transcripts
  4. Graduation certificates
  5. English test evidence and passport. Some courses add forms
  6. Referee reports or an interview. Accept the offer
  7. Sign the Offer and Acceptance Agreement and pay the fee deposit through Flywire. Receive the Confirmation of Enrolment
  8. Then apply for the student visa with OSHC.

Other costs

Tuition per year$16,400 AUD
Application fee$25 AUD
Deposit$1,000 AUD

Program details

CampusMt Helen Campus
Faculty or schoolGraduate Research School
DepartmentGraduate Research School
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value24
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteUniversity scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    March 2027

    Apply by

    1 Mar 2027

    107 days left
  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    15 Apr 2027

    152 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.5 years.