Edith Cowan University
Master of Laws (Research)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Law Research Masters offers candidates the opportunity to undertake research in a specialised area of law.
Students will complete compulsory research support units and a supervised thesis that will make a substantial contribution to legal knowledge. This course will allow candidates to develop and acquire high-level skills in research and analysis, equipping candidates for careers in advanced research, tertiary education, professional training and policy development.
Delivery mode
Edith Cowan University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Academic Admission requirements
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to have a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 percent or higher in a Bachelor degree in Law.
Applicants who have not achieved a WAM of 70 percent or higher should seek advice from the Course Coordinator before applying for this course.
Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English Language requirements
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Master of Laws (Research) will prepare you for the following roles.
Academic Researcher
Academic researchers are degree-qualified professionals who are curious about the world and seek to expand the body of knowledge in their chosen fi...
Research Analyst
A Research Analyst conducts thorough investigations and analyses to provide insights and support decision-making within an organisation. You might...
Research Officer
Research Officers conduct research projects for organisations then translate the new information and knowledge into meaningful data that can be app...
University Professor
University Professors are academic professionals who teach at colleges and universities. They usually teach at least one full class in the academic...
About Edith Cowan University
ECU has more than 30,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, including international students from 100 countries.
Our eight schools collectively deliver a diverse range of courses across arts and humanities, business and law, education, engineering, medical and health sciences, nursing and midwifery, science and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
Courses are offered on our three campuses – ECU Joondalup and ECU Mount Lawley in metropolitan Perth and ECU South West in Bunbury, 200km south of the capital city. ECU also offers a comprehensive suite of online study options.
