{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Master of Laws", "advertisedTitle": "Master of Laws (Research)", "totalCreditPoints": 0, "offerYear": 2027, "studentType": "International", "locationDisplayName": "Melbourne", "deliveryModeCode": "RT", "deliveryModeDescription": "Research Training", "cricosCourseCode": "055091D", "isFlexibleLocation": false, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": true, "instance": true, "indicativeFees": true, "startDates": false }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": null }, "startDates": "Anytime (2027)", "duration": "2 years full-time", "prerequisite": "", "courseDescription": "<p>The Masters by research degree provides an opportunity to deepen your knowledge and understanding of a topic relating to one of the Law School's areas of research expertise, such as law in context, international and comparative law, and public law.<\/p><p>As a Masters by research candidate, you develop advanced skills in the conduct of independent and sustained research as you undertake a research project under academic supervision that culminates in a thesis of 25,000-50,000 words.<\/p><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 \u2013 Masters Degree by Research.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCriInAddToAtar": "", "selRankAdj": "", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "prerequisite": "<p>The minimum academic requirement for entry to a Master of Laws (Research) at La Trobe University is four-year Bachelor's degree with an Honours year in a relevant discipline completed within the last 10 years with at least a weighted average mark of 70 (H2A) in the Honours year or above.<\/p><p>Where an applicant does not meet the normal academic entry requirements, an application may be made for admission on equity or alternative entry grounds where the applicant can demonstrate, through discipline-appropriate forms of evidence:<\/p><ol><li>That they have attained the prior research and\/or learning outcomes that normally pertain to the minimum academic entry requirements for the degree, and<\/li><li>That they have the capacity to successfully undertake a higher degree by research.<\/li><\/ol><p>Applicants can refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.latrobe.edu.au\/download.php?associated=1&amp;id=414\">Schedule C: Discipline Specific Application Requirements for Candidature in the La Trobe Law School<\/a> for discipline-specific requirements<\/p><p>The following conditions must be met in order to gain admission into a Master of Laws (Research) degree:<\/p><ul><li>you must meet the entry 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Refer to the Graduate Research Candidature Policy and associated information.<\/p><p>Candidates will apply separately to participate in an internship through a process detailed on the Graduate Research School website.<\/p><p>For more information visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/researchers\/grs\/industry-community\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/researchers\/grs\/industry-community<\/a><\/p>", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/LMLR\" target='_blank'>Melbourne<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Mastery of theoretical knowledge and ability to reflect critically on theory and its application<\/li><li>Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and apply to established theories from different bodies of knowledge or practice<\/li><li>Ability to generate and assess complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level<\/li><li>Ability to design, use and evaluate research and research methods<\/li><li>Advanced communication and technical skills to present coherent arguments and disseminate research findings to specialist and non-specialist audiences<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>This degree will open up a range of career pathways for you, including academic research, higher education, the legal profession, law reform, politics, business and commerce, government service, and public administration. 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