Postgraduate Coursework
Master of Laws
2020
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The Master of Laws is a 100% online course that focuses on international and transnational legal issues, particularly in the emerging Asia-Pacific region. The program explores growing harmonisation in the region, including the network of trade and other arrangements created under the umbrella of ASEAN. It can help you to better understand the Asia Pacific's comparative and transnational law and legal issues.
During the Master of Laws, you will study:
- transnational law
- comparative legal systems
- ASEAN overview and context
- finance and securities law
- transnational intellectual property law
- transnational family law
- international criminal
- human right law
The course is designed for practising lawyers who hold an undergraduate law degree or a Juris Doctor degree who wish to complete further education in one or more of the above areas of law to advance their knowledge of legal issues facing the Asia Pacific region.
The course is offered online only. You will need access to an internet service with appropriate bandwidth to view or download course content and to engage online with staff and other students.
Career opportunities
Studying a Master of Laws typically improves your career opportunities in the competitive legal profession, as well as in law-related fields. It may also provide a pathway to further post-graduate study.
Credit transfers & pathways
Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Course fees
Non-Commonwealth supported places
Full fee paying places are available in this course.
2019: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments and 2019 HE Units and Fees.
2020: Information about fees and charges for 2020 will be published no later than 1 December 2019.
International tuition fees
The annual tuition fee for full time study of 80 credit points (1.0 EFTSL) for commencing students in 2020 is AUD.
These fees are subject to annual increases each year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.
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This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
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Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9.
Contact details
For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:
Course structure
As a Master of Laws student, you'll choose eight units from a range of specialist elective subjects in law, with a focus on transnational and comparative law issues in each topic area.
- 2020 HE unit offerings will be published on 1 October 2019.
- 2020 HE unit fees will be published no later than 1 December 2019.
- Always refer to the Course Catalogue for the latest information about your course prior to enrolment.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
|
Core Units (0 units) |
0 cp |
Compulsory Core units are not required for this course.
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Specialist Elective (8 units) |
80cp |
Specialist Elective units totalling 80 credit points selected from the list of available units detailed below.
LAW515 Indigenous Peoples and the Law |
|
Electives (0 unit) |
0 | There are no elective units for this course |
| 80 | Total Credit Points |
Students who commenced in or after 2013
The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Masters Degree by Coursework AQF Level 9 course award.
Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Study plan
- 2020 HE unit offerings will be published on 1 October 2019.
- 2020 HE unit fees will be published no later than 1 December 2019.
- Always refer to the Course Catalogue for the latest information about your course prior to enrolment.
Students commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard load.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | R = Research Core |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| Specialist Elective 1 | SE | Specialist Elective 5 | SE |
| Specialist Elective 2 | SE | Specialist Elective 6 | SE |
| Specialist Elective 3 | SE | Specialist Elective 7 | SE |
| Specialist Elective 4 | SE | Specialist Elective 8 | SE |
Specialist electives selected from the following:
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|
LAW515 Indigenous Peoples and the Law |
LAW519 Transnational Law |
| LAW516 Comparative Legal Systems | LAW520 International Criminal Law |
| LAW517 ASEAN Overview and Context (not available in 2020) | LAW521 Finance and Securities Law |
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LAW518 Transnational Issues in Family Law |
LAW522 Public International Law |
| LAW810 Law Research Project (10cp) (repeatable) | LAW810 Law Research Project (10cp) (repeatable) |
| LAW820 Law Research Project (20cp) | LAW820 Law Research Project (20cp) |
Students commencing in Semester 2
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard load.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | R = Research Core |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| Specialist Elective 1 | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective 2 | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective 3 | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective 4 | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| Specialist Elective 5 | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective 6 | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective 7 | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective 8 | SE | ||
Specialist electives selected from the following:
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|
LAW515 Indigenous Peoples and the Law |
LAW519 Transnational Law |
| LAW516 Comparative Legal Systems | LAW520 International Criminal Law |
| LAW517 ASEAN Overview and Context (not available in 2020) | LAW521 Finance and Securities Law |
|
LAW518 Transnational Issues in Family Law |
LAW522 Public International Law |
| LAW810 Law Research Project (10cp) (repeatable) | LAW810 Law Research Project (10cp) (repeatable) |
| LAW820 Law Research Project (20cp) | LAW820 Law Research Project (20cp) |