Master Of Laws (by Research) in Victoria University, Australia

Master Of Laws (by Research) in Victoria University

Overview

Become an expert in an area of the law that engages your interest or stirs your passion. Our Master of Laws (by Research) allows in-depth study of a legal topic.

VU offers support and guidance from leading legal researchers. For your masters degree, you’ll complete a major thesis, worthy of publication, under expert supervision.

Our research program maintains strong links with public-sector authorities such as the Department of Justice, as well as private law firms – offering access to real-world scenarios for investigation.

Our governance research program focuses on:

• governance and regulation
• the scholarship of legal education
• international law
• courts and justice.

Your thesis will be equal to a combined total of 192 credit points. You may apply to transfer to our Law PhD, building on your strong legal research skills, and aiming for top academic, government or law-firm positions.

Law partnerships & international collaborations

VU offers fantastic opportunities to network and learn through industry partnerships and international collaborations.

You’ll benefit from embedding your research in real scenarios. You’ll also have a chance to conduct your research overseas with one of our exchange partners.

Some of our major clients, partners and industry associations are:

• Department of Justice, Victoria
• Migration Agents Registration Authority
• Migration Institute of Australia
• Department of Labour (New Zealand)
• FCG Legal
• Department of Education and Employment (Commonwealth; Learn Experience Access Professions Program)
• Rob Stary Lawyers
• Law Institute of Victoria
• Council of Legal Education
• Magistrates’ Courts of Victoria (Melbourne, Sunshine)
• Society of Notaries of Victoria
• Victoria Police
• Department of Police Prosecutions.

Careers in law and legislative policy

A Master of Laws will help you advance your career in academia, the law and related fields. It also opens the doors to academic or government advisory roles.

Careers in law are paid well. The following are averaged expected salaries:

• early career academic, $85,000
• policy and planning managers, A$123,000

Know more about Studying in Australia

Tuition Fees in Australia (1st Year Average)	BE/Btech: AUD 29109 | MBA: AUD 35139 | MS: AUD 36803 | BBA: AUD 28693 | MEng: AUD 39298 | BSc: AUD 34307 | MIM: AUD 39298 | MFin: AUD 35347 | MArch: AUD 37218 | BHM: AUD 28693 | MIS: AUD 35347 | MEM: AUD 43040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia	AUD 1680 Per Month Approx
Entrance Exams in Australia	TOEFL: 77 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 57 | GRE: 300 | GMAT: 600
Work and Study in Australia	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Australia	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Australia	AUD 620
Student Visa in Australia	The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian).
Intakes in Australia	There are Two Main Intakes in Australia: February and July.
Top Job Sectors in Australia	Health Care and Social Assiastance, Construction, Education, Manufacturing, Public Administration and Safety, Transport & Logistics, etc.
Economy in Australia	1.7% (2019e) 2.3% (2020e), 10th Largest in the World by Nominal