Postgraduate
Master of International Law
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The University of Western Australia(M355) 35 Stirling Highway Perth Western Australia 6009
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1800 653 050
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Take your studies to a new level with a postgraduate degree and discover what career opportunities lie ahead.
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Fees and scholarships
Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course. For fee type definitions and further assistance, see the Fee Calculator Help page. You can also search our database for scholarships that are relevant to you or this course.
Postgraduate - fee paying students
Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Postgraduate – onshore students
Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.
Admission Requirements
(a) a Juris Doctor or Bachelor of Laws, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
or
(b)(i) a bachelor's degree in a cognate area, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent;
or
(c)(i) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent; and
(iii) at least two years of relevant professional experience;
or
(d)(i) completed 24 points of the Graduate Diploma in International Law of this University1; and
(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent;
or
(e) completed at least 48 points towards a Master of International Relations of this University.
1 Credit for units completed in this course will only be given if the course is not conferred.
Ranking and Selection Process
English competency
How to apply
Ready to apply for this postgraduate course? Follow the steps and you’ll be on your way to joining us at UWA.
Course details
About The Course
Quick Details
- Available 2019
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- The majority of units are offered intensively throughout the year during the vacation periods and study breaks.
For further information and unit availability visit the Law School web page.
- Variable - includes intensive teaching blocks.
- Postgraduate
- 21520
- 083868E
Course Structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
Western Australia's premier Law School
The UWA Law School is ranked in the top 100 law schools in the world (QS 2019). You will join and contribute to 90 years of excellence: we were the first law school established in WA and the fifth oldest in Australia.
Our graduates include a Prime Minister, a Governor of Western Australia, State Ministers, Justices of the Supreme Court of WA, a Young Australian of the Year, Rhodes Scholars, and more.
While we have a long and proud history, we're also a closely-knit, creative and progressive Law School, fostering critical thought, ethical scholarship and practice, a deep connection to our Indigenous past and present, and supportive student culture based upon wellbeing and inclusion.
Combined Masters
In as little as two years, you can complete two Master's degrees. Combine this course with the Master of International Relations.
Why study postgrad?
Flexibility
We understand that life is busy. That's why our postgraduate courses are designed so you can balance your work and studies. Our flexible postgraduate experience includes the opportunity to study part time, a range of units that are taught after hours, and the option to learn via intensive units. Ask our Student Central team for advice on choosing the right postgraduate route for you. Find out more here.
Meet our law students
Our Postgraduates earn more. The starting salary in Law and Paralegal exceeds the national average.
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