Master of Law (Research)

The Master of Law (Research) offers students the opportunity to undertake supervised research in the related discipline of their choice.

Candidates develop a range of skills, including independent thinking, project management, data analysis and critical thinking, as well as refined communication skills.

The program fosters the development of independent research skills, making it ideal preparation for those looking to undertake further research through a PhD program and/or pursue a career in research.

As a Master of Law (Research) candidate you will undertake supervised research with the aim of completing a major thesis that demonstrates mastery of inquiry in a field of a discipline or profession.

Research areas include: intellectual property, copyright, trade marks law, innovation and technology in legal services, artificial intelligence and law, sentencing, criminal law, commercial and corporations law, Asian law, transnational lawyering.

• are interested in a career in research
• have a genuine passion for research of a particular field
• have a naturally inquiring mind and a desire to know more
• are interested in undertaking a PhD program in the future
• wish to gain an internationally recognised qualification
• want to enhance their research education and/or employment opportunities.

You must have completed a three-year bachelor degree at AQF level 7 (or equivalent) with a minimum average of 65% in the final year units of study. Other relevant experience will also be taken into account in assessing your application.

As a student in this program you will develop knowledge of research methodology and techniques appropriate to your field of study, and experience in the application of such methodology by conducting a specified program of research under appropriate supervision. In addition, you will develop skills in analysing literature and engaging in debate in the substantive area of the thesis topic at an advanced level.

A Master of Law (Research) graduate is expected to be able to:

• plan, conduct and complete a research project or program
• understand relevant techniques in the field demonstrated both by your comprehensive review of the literature and by your research processes
• access and interpret key data in relevant fields
• present outcomes clearly and logically using relevant media.

Other key skills obtained by research graduates include:

• Independent thinking
• Decision-making skills
• Good judgement
• Logical thought, rationality
• Communication skills
• Project management skills
• Data analysis
• Problem solving
• Critical thinking