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Master of Laws (Public Law)

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Master of Laws (Public Law) (MLAW)
Entry requirements
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Study mode
  • Online
Campus
  • -
Duration
  • 1 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Feb, May, Sep
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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.  
  • With courses developed by senior legal professionals and academics, you will be able to choose four courses from a range of areas of public law, including government accountability, advanced health law, native title law and policy, and sustainable environmental governance.   
  • Complete the Master of Laws (Public Law) in one year when studying full-time or two years part-time. Study fully online to upskill while balancing work or life commitments

Further study

Successful completion of the Master of Laws will qualify you to apply for the Master of Research or PhD entry.

Career outcomes

As a graduate of the Master of Laws (Public Law) you will be qualified for various positions across a range of sectors. Some specific careers may include policy advisor or a legislative analyst within the government and public sector, a solicitor specialising in areas such as constitutional law, administrative law or human rights law, a career in academia and research, or a position in advocacy and lobbying.  

 

Entry requirements

  • Completion of a Bachelor of Laws (Honours); a Juris Doctor; a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, or an international equivalent.
  • Applicants who do not hold a law degree but have an equivalent qualification approved by a legal profession admissions board are also eligible to apply for entry.
  • If you have completed the UniSQ Juris Doctor you will receive 50% specific credit towards particular components of the Master of Laws. If you have completed a Juris Doctor degree from another institute, you are able to apply for credit as per the Credit and Exemption policy.

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL).

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 8 units.

Courses to be studied Units
2 x core courses 3
4 x specialisation courses 4
1 elective course 1
Total 8

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this degree are:

Study Mode Cost
Domestic full fee paying

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 33520

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2025. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level. Find out if you are eligible for FEE-HELP. 

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

Intakes

You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.

Study period  Application closing date Orientation  Study period start date Finish date
Trimester 1, 2025  Monday 10 February Monday 3 February  Monday 10 February  Friday 9 May
Trimester 2, 2025 Monday 26 May Monday 19 May Monday 26 May  Friday 22 August
Trimester 3, 2025 Monday 8 September Monday 1 September Monday 8 September Friday 5 December 

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

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