How do I apply?

Postgraduate coursework programs

Admission to UNSW is based on academic merit. Please read the entry requirements to the program you are applying for on the Postgraduate Law Programs page.

Candidates for all postgraduate programs are required to provide copies of their academic transcripts unless they are graduates of UNSW. We also encourage applicants to provide a copy of their curriculum vitae if they have relevant employment experience.

Additional information for MBA/LLM

Candidates for the joint Master of Business Administration / Master of Laws (MBA/LLM) must provide:

• A copy of their curriculum vitae
• Four Personal Statement Essays [PDF]
• Two Referee Reports [PDF]

The AGSM MBA requires candidates to have also completed the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) .The GMAT score is required as part of the application criteria. For information about GMAT please refer to www.mba.com.

For further information regarding the entry criteria for the AGSM MBA, please visit the Australian School of Business website.

Application deadlines

Subject to the availability of places, applications may be considered after the closing date. Please contact Student Services for availability at law@unsw.edu.au or +61 2 9385 2227.

How to apply

Australian citizens and permanent residents

Applicants should apply online ($50 application processing fee).

Supporting documentation (academic transcripts and CV) should be posted to:

Direct Admissions Office
The University of New South Wales
UNSW SYDNEY NSW 2052
AUSTRALIA

Documents can also be emailed to: direct.admissions@unsw.edu.au

International applicants

International Students must apply via the UNSW International Student Website

In order to allow ample time to process your application for admission and subsequently the student visa, it is desirable that you make your application for admission at least four months prior to the commencement of the session in which you wish to enrol.

International students must meet the University's English Language Requirements.

Offers and acceptance of places

It can take up to 4 weeks to consider and assess your application. The UNSW Admissions Office will send an offer letter (pdf file) via email to successful applicants. Please note this may be subject to certain conditions. This offer should be accepted as soon as possible.

All successful applicants will also receive a welcome email from UNSW Law.

Further information

• Postgraduate Law Timetable
• Advanced Standing Policy for Postgraduate Law Coursework students
• Postgraduate Law Program Requirements (see individual program page)
• UNSW Postgraduate Online Handbook

Single course (non-award) and cross-institutional enrolment

Further information about non-award and cross-institutional enrolment is available here.

Postgraduate research programs (PhD, SJD, LLM by research)

Applicants for a Research degree should visit the Research Student Admission section for details on how to apply.

UNSW JD

Students interested in studying the UNSW JD need to apply through:

The Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) - Australian citizens, permanent residents and NZ citizens

Directly to UNSW www.apply.unsw.edu.au - International applicants.

Please visit the following page for further information.