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The Master of Philosophy in Law (MPhil) is an advanced research program tailored to equip students with specialized legal research capabilities, either for professional development or as preparation for doctoral studies. This degree combines rigorous research training with targeted coursework to build comprehensive expertise in legal disciplines and relevant methodological approaches.
Admission to the Master of Philosophy program in the Faculty of Law requires a bachelor's degree in Law or a cognate discipline with Honours Class 2 Division 2 or a Pass degree with a credit average result. Applicants also have to submit a research proposal and find an available and suitable supervisor.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 7.0 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL IBT (Internet Based): 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking); Pearson (PTE - Academic): 65 overall (min. 54 in each subtest); C1 Advanced Cambridge: 185 overall (min. 169 in each subtest); C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest); UNSW Global University English Entry Course (UEEC): Successful completion with a minimum overall grade of B and a minimum grade of C in the writing component.