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Overview
- Are you interested in focusing your legal expertise in public law? Expand your career into an area of law that governs the relationship between individuals and the state. Public law is fundamental to the functioning of a democratic society, ensuring power is exercised lawfully and citizens’ rights are protected.
- Tailor your course selection to focus on topics that support your professional objectives. Choose from topics such as constitutional human rights, native title law and policy, advanced criminology, government accountability and anti-discrimination law,
- Diversify your skill set and tailor your degree by choosing an elective that aligns with your interests.
Career outcomes
As a graduate, you could work as a:
- policy advisor
- legislative analyst within the government and public sector
- solicitor specialising in areas such as constitutional law, administrative law or human rights law
- position in advocacy and lobbying.
- a career in academia and research.
What you'll study
Explore the courses you'll study as part of this specialisation.
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.
Relevant degrees for this specialisation
Master of Laws
Stay current and impactful in the legal field by building on your existing knowledge. Gain expertise in an area of interest by choosing from five specialisations, and benefit from innovative courses. Complete your studies in one year full-time or two years part-time, with flexible start times and fast-track options. Expand your expertise with a range of elective options.
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