Study Master of Philosophy in Law at University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) in Australia, Faculty of Law and Justice
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Master of Philosophy in Law

Australia

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What will I learn?

The Master of Philosophy in Law (MPhil) is a research degree designed to provide research training for candidates aiming to develop competence in research in law, or who aim to progress to a PhD. Research training is supplemented with coursework to provide in-depth discipline skills and/or skills in relevant research methods.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Law and Justice

CRICOS

104939F

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$41,040.00 (US$ 27,046) per year

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

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$41,040.00 (US$ 27,046) per year

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission to the Master of Philosophy program in the Faculty of Law requires a bachelor's degree in Law or a cognate discipline with Honours Class 2 Division 2 or a Pass degree with a credit average result. Applicants also have to submit a research proposal and find an available and suitable supervisor.

The minimum requirement for admission to a Master of Philosophy is:

  • an appropriate UNSW Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline at a level specified by the Faculty Higher Degree Committee (HDC); or
  • an equivalent qualification from a tertiary institution as determined by the Faculty HDC

The minimum requirement for UNSW Scholarship with admission to a Master of Philosophy is:

  • a four year Bachelor's degree with Honours Class I from an Australian institution or equivalent research qualification experience. This qualification must be in a field relevant to the proposed area of research.

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

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