Programs
Postgraduate degrees
Master of Laws by Coursework
With a reputation for teaching excellence and innovation, UNSW's Master of Laws offers law graduates an opportunity to acquire further expertise and enhance their career prospects. Available to lawyers. Graduate Diploma in Law also available.
Master of Business Administration / Master of Laws
The MBA/LLM is designed to encourage higher order management and leadership skills within the legal profession and to develop outstanding managers capable of leading successful enterprises. Available to lawyers.
Master of Business Law
The Master of Business Law is designed for non-lawyers involved in the private, commercial, government or international sectors where business law issues are relevant to their employment. Available to non-lawyers. Graduate Diploma in Business Law also available.
Master of Criminal Justice & Criminology
The Master of Criminal Justice & Criminology is designed for graduates seeking an interdisciplinary specialised education at an advanced level in criminal justice law, policy, theory and practice. Available to lawyers and non-lawyers. Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice & Criminology also available.
Master of Dispute Resolution
The Master of Dispute Resolution provides a comprehensive, academically rigorous program for those seeking a specialist postgraduate qualification in dispute resolution theory and practice. Available to lawyers and non-lawyers. Graduate Diploma in Dispute Resolution also available.
Master of Human Rights Law & Policy
The Master of Human Rights Law & Policy is designed to train and support future professionals and scholars as leaders in the exciting, dynamic and expanding field of international human rights law and policy. Available to lawyers and non-lawyers. Graduate Diploma in Human Rights Law & Policy also available.
Master of International Law & International Relations
The Master of International Law & International Relations provides those with an interest in careers in international law and international relations a keen understanding of the problems, conduct, overlap and conflicts between international law and politics, and the areas of interaction. Available to lawyers and non-lawyers. Graduate Diploma in International Law & International Relations also available.
Master of International Law & Security
The Master of International Law & Security provides students with a strong theoretical and practical understanding of the international legal system, the factors shaping the global and Asia-Pacific security and strategic environments, and the complex policy challenges presented by the new security agenda. Available to lawyers and non-lawyers. Graduate Diploma in International Law & International Security also available.
Master of Law & Management
The Master of Law and Management is designed to meet the needs of practitioners with management responsibilities; lawyers dealing with corporations needing advanced legal knowledge and a solid understanding of the language and core concepts of management; and managers in industry who seek to broaden their management and legal expertise. Available to lawyers and non-lawyers.
Master of Law, Media & Journalism
The Master of Law, Media & Journalism equips students to interact with new media developments in a practical way and understand the legal consequences of those interactions. It develops a depth of knowledge through understanding of the different regulatory and legal issues that arise in the context of print, radio, television and online media sector, media relations and corporate communications. Available to lawyers and non-lawyers. Graduate Diploma in Law, Media & Journalism also available.
Master of Legal Studies
The Master of Legal Studies is specifically designed for non-lawyers to understand how the legal system works and to provide some substantive knowledge of the law in specific areas. Available to non-lawyers. Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies also available.
Graduate Diploma in Applied Intellectual Property
The Graduate Diploma in Applied Intellectual Property provides an opportunity for the specialised study of intellectual property law and policy with a focus on the practical application of the law in various commercial contexts. Available to lawyers and non-lawyers.
Research degrees
Master of Laws by Research
This program is designed primarily as a training course in advanced work. Candidates learn the fundamentals of research and acquire certain new techniques.
Doctor of Juridical Science
Equivalent to a PhD, the SJD is among the highest forms of degree that a university can award. The SJD degree provides an opportunity to combine a doctoral thesis with the coursework component of LLM degree and allows significant research into an area of interest developed within the coursework program.
Doctor of Philosophy
A Doctoral degree is recognition of successful research experience. The candidate must make a distinct contribution to knowledge – of fact and/or theory. For a doctorate, considerably more original work is required than for a masters research degree.
