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Master of Laws (Research)
Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Master of Laws (Research) at Edith Cowan University offers candidates the opportunity to undertake research in a specialised area of law. Students complete compulsory research support units and a supervised thesis that makes a substantial contribution to legal knowledge, developing high-level skills in research and analysis that equip graduates for careers in advanced research, tertiary education and specialised legal practice.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Semester 1 of Year 1 covers Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches
- Educational Research
- and Thesis Preparation. From Semester 2 of Year 1 through Year 2
- students are enrolled in the Thesis unit
- re-enrolling each semester until submission for examination. Total: up to 2 years full time equivalent
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Admissions
Applicants need a Weighted Average Mark of 70 percent or higher in a bachelor degree in law; applicants below this threshold should contact the Course Coordinator before applying. Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: a bachelor degree in a cognate discipline, or, where accepted, equivalent prior learning including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
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