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Master of Law and Development

ProviderThe University of Melbourne
Course code: SIA-201323UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Effective legal frameworks and institutions are pivotal in tackling inequality, alleviating poverty and creating a sustainable environment. The Master of Law and Development (MLaw&Dev) allows you to examine the legalization of development and the role of international and regional actors in law reform projects. It also offers the opportunity to investigate and analyze both international law and the rule of law in a developmental context. As a student, you can choose from subjects that take a range of practical, historical, critical, applied and theoretical perspectives. Its ideal for those working in international development from a government, non-government or not-for-profit background, as well as for those who wish to undertake specialist study in the area in preparation for a research degree. Its available for both law and non-law graduates.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, at honours standard, or equivalentor A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, or equivalent and two years of documented relevant professional experienceorAn undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and two years of documented relevant professional experienceorAn undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline

  • successful completion of four subjects in a cognate graduate diploma and one year of documented relevant professional experience.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 7

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelMaster degree
Offer fieldsAccounting and Finance
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MalaysiaBachelor background
Master of Management (Accounting and Finance)Master degree · Accounting and Finance · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.26/4.0strong band · approx. top 15-20%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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References

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Official course pagestudy.unimelb.edu.auTuition fee sourcestudiesinaustralia.comStawell Scholarshipsearch.studyaustralia.gov.auWarren Clark Agricultural Research Scholarshipsearch.studyaustralia.gov.auAustralian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) Centennial Prizesearch.studyaustralia.gov.auFMAA First Year High Achiever Awardsearch.studyaustralia.gov.auAchieva course data JSONAchieva course information