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Master of Laws (Research)

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The Master of Laws (Research) prepares students for careers in research, policy, public service, teaching, or leadership. It develops advanced research and analysis skills through work on a chosen topic, enhancing legal thinking and understanding. The Master of Laws (Research) is for students with an honours degree in law seeking advanced research opportunities. Ideal for those pursuing careers in academia, policy development, government, or international organisations.

Official
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters by Research
AQF 9
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
NSW · +1 more campus
Course code
CRICOS 008408M
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Course overview

The Master of Laws (Research) prepares students for careers in research, policy, public service, teaching, or leadership. It develops advanced research and analysis skills through work on a chosen topic, enhancing legal thinking and understanding. The Master of Laws (Research) is for students with an honours degree in law seeking advanced research opportunities. Ideal for those pursuing careers in academia, policy development, government, or international organisations.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

A successful applicant for admission to candidature for the Master of Laws (LLM) requires an Honours degree with first or upper second class honours. Applications for admission to candidature for the Master of Laws (LLM) by thesis are assessed on the basis of: suitability and sufficiency of merit of the applicant's prior qualification (Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor or equivalent); suitability of proposed topic; and availability of appropriate supervision. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • TOEFL iBTOverall 96L 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
  • IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • PTE AcademicOverall 72L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    A successful applicant for admission to candidature for the Master of Laws (LLM) requires an Honours degree with first or upper second class honours. Applications for admission to candidature for the Master of Laws (LLM) by thesis are assessed on the basis of: suitability and sufficiency of merit of the applicant's prior qualification (Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor or equivalent); suitability of proposed topic; and availability of appropriate supervision.

  • Additional entry requirement

    Relevant research preparation and academic record; research proposal and supervisor requirements where applicable; faculty-specific criteria; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1Camperdown/Darlington Campus——$51,000per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 2Camperdown/Darlington Campus———International students
2027 · Trimester 3Camperdown/Darlington Campus———International students

Where it is taught

  • Camperdown/Darlington Campus

    Primary

    NSW

  • Sydney Cbd Castlereagh Street

    NSW

References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Master of Laws (Research)sydney.edu.au
  2. The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
  5. University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
  6. University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
  7. International Admission Guide 2027Official source
  8. Coursework Policy 2021Official source
  9. University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
  10. University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
  11. University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
  12. University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
  13. University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
  14. Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
  15. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Master of Laws (Research) at The University of Sydney: Fees & Entry Requirements