Study Master of Law and Development at The University of Melbourne in Australia, Melbourne Law School

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Effective legal frameworks and institutions are pivotal in tackling inequality, alleviating poverty and creating a sustainable environment.The Master of Law and Development (MLaw&Dev) allows you to examine the legalisation of development and the role of international and regional actors in law reform projects. It also offers the opportunity to investigate and analyse both international law and the ‘rule of law’ in a developmental context.As a student, you can choose from subjects that take a range of practical, historical, critical, applied and theoretical perspectives.It’s ideal for those working in international development from a government, non-government or not-for-profit background, as well as for those who wish to undertake specialist study in the area in preparation for a research degree. It’s available for both law and non-law graduates.

Which department am I in?

Melbourne Law School

CRICOS

051271K

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

A$67,072.00 (US$ 44,202) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Parkville Campus

Grattan Street,

Parkville,

Victoria,

3010, Melbourne, Australia

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

A$67,072.00 (US$ 44,202) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Parkville Campus

Grattan Street,

Parkville,

Victoria,

3010, Melbourne, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, with a University of Melbourne equivalent score of at least 70, or equivalent or A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, or equivalent and two years of documented relevant professional experience or An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and two years of documented relevant professional experience or An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline; and successful completion of four subjects in a cognate graduate diploma and one year of documented relevant professional experience. English language requirements:

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.