La Trobe University
Master of Laws (Research)
- Campus
- Melbourne
- Duration
- 2 years full-time
- Intakes
- Anytime (2027)
- International tuition
- -
- Provider registration
- 00115M
Master of Laws
Master of Laws is a good fit for students who want to build capability in Independent supervised legal research culminating in a 25,000-50,000 word thesis. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to academic research; higher education; legal profession/research roles.
- Qualification level
- Master
- Field
- Law & Justice
- Typical duration
- 2 years full-time
- Study destinations
- 3
- Partner offerings
- 10
Course overview
Why study Master of Laws?
- Independent supervised legal research culminating in a 25,000-50,000 word thesis
The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to academic research; higher education; legal profession/research roles.
Career direction
Where could this course take you?
Roles this qualification is mapped to across current Grace partner evidence.
- Academic research
- Higher education
- Legal profession/research roles
Professional eligibility depends on the provider’s award, accreditation, placement requirements and destination rules.
Grace partner network
Where can you study Master of Laws?
Choose a destination to see the Grace partner options recorded for this course.
Study in Australia
Grace partners offering this course
5 Grace partner options currently shown.
Macquarie University
Master of Laws
- Campus
- Sydney
- Duration
- -
- Intakes
- -
- International tuition
- -
- Provider registration
- -
University of Newcastle
Master of Laws
- Campus
- Newcastle
- Duration
- -
- Intakes
- -
- International tuition
- -
- Provider registration
- 00109J
University of Wollongong
Master of Laws
- Campus
- Wollongong
- Duration
- -
- Intakes
- -
- International tuition
- -
- Provider registration
- 00102E
University of Western Australia
Master of Laws
- Campus
- Perth
- Duration
- -
- Intakes
- -
- International tuition
- -
- Provider registration
- -
Destination context
Why study LLM in Australia?
Broad university/VET choice, many applied and professionally accredited programmes, and multiple city/campus options.
Independent supervised legal research culminating in a 25,000-50,000 word thesis
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Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Requirements vary by institution and by the official award shown above. Grace will check your prior study against the provider’s current published criteria.
English language requirements
English scores and accepted tests vary by provider. No single institution’s requirement is presented as applying to every option.
Plan in AUD
What could it cost?
University / course costs
Tuition appears on each provider card where it was recorded. Deposits and institutional fees are omitted unless evidenced.
Destination costs
- Student visa (subclass 500)
- A$2,500
- Official financial capacity reference
- A$29,710
12-month student living-cost financial capacity. This is not presented as money that will necessarily be spent. OSHC required; price varies by insurer/cover
Timing
Intakes and when to apply
Provider deadline varies. Visa application needs the study documentation/CoE; confirm current processing guidance before lodgement.
Provider-specific intake information is shown on offering cards only where it was recorded. Speak with Grace before planning around an intake.
Student questions
Frequently asked
questions.
What is Master of Laws?
Master of Laws is a good fit for students who want to build capability in Independent supervised legal research culminating in a 25,000-50,000 word thesis. The strongest current official evidence in this research links the field to academic research; higher education; legal profession/research roles.
What will I learn?
Independent supervised legal research culminating in a 25,000-50,000 word thesis
What careers can this course support?
Academic research; higher education; legal profession/research roles Outcomes depend on the provider award, accreditation and local professional rules.
How long does the course take?
Verified examples include: 2 years full-time. Check the provider offering for the applicable duration.
When should I apply?
Use the exact provider intake/deadline where published; then apply the destination visa/study-permit timing rules in the Destination Rules sheet.
Which Grace partners offer this course?
10 current Grace partner offerings are mapped across 3 destinations.
Source transparency
Course information reviewed by Grace International
Information last verified: October 2026. Fees, intakes and government requirements can change; follow official source links shown beside volatile facts.
1 verified intake pattern is represented in current provider evidence.
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