Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Law and Development in Parkville Australia | The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne
|
Parkville Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
56,000
(c. USD39,870.38)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Strong legal systems and governance structures play a crucial role in addressing inequality, reducing poverty, and fostering environmental sustainability. The Master of Law and Development (MLaw&Dev) program enables students to explore how development becomes formalized through law and the influence of global and regional organizations in legal reform initiatives. This program also provides a platform to critically assess both international legal principles and the concept of 'rule of law' within development scenarios.Students can select from diverse courses offering practical, historical, critical, applied, and theoretical approaches.
This program is particularly suited for professionals in international development across government, NGO, or nonprofit sectors, as well as those seeking specialized knowledge as a foundation for advanced research. The program welcomes applicants with both legal and non-legal academic backgrounds.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, with a University of Melbourne equivalent score of at least 70, or equivalent or A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, or equivalent and two years of documented relevant professional experience or An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and two years of documented relevant professional experience or An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline; and successful completion of four subjects in a cognate graduate diploma and one year of documented relevant professional experience.
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.
Tuition
AUD
56,000