Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Intellectual Property in Sydney NSW Australia | University of Technology Sydney
University of Technology Sydney
|
Sydney NSW Australia
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Qualification
Master's Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
Online
Tuition (2026)
AUD
55,376
(c. USD40,031.42)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The UTS Master of Intellectual Property is the first course at an Australian university that can provide the entire educational requirements for registration as a registered Trans-Tasman patent attorney in Australia and New Zealand under the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board, as well as registration as an Australian trade marks attorney.
Completely online, this course will guide you through the registered trade marks, patents and designs systems in Australia and New Zealand, focusing on the relevant laws and principles of practice across both jurisdictions, enabling you to advise upon questions of patent, trade mark and design infringement, validity and compliance. You will also be guided through the legal process and professional conduct regulation of trade marks attorneys and Trans-Tasman patent attorneys in Australia and New Zealand.
The course provides for practice- oriented learning facilitated through a mix of theoretical and practical exercises, ensuring you can apply your knowledge effectively in professional contexts. This includes an ability to advise on the protection of unregistered trade marks and related forms of protection against misleading or unfair trading conduct in Australia and New Zealand, the patent systems across key jurisdictions, the content and implications of a patent specification and claims, as well as related confidential information and know-how. And for those of you not planning to register as a trade marks or patent attorney, you may also choose from optional subjects, including copyright law, global aspects of intellectual property law, intellectual property and Traditional Knowledge, intellectual property and human rights and intellectual property commercialisation.
Depending on the subjects taken, you may seek registration as a trade marks attorney or Trans-Tasman patent attorney. Those with a commercial or arts background have the opportunity to move into the management of intellectual property assets. Others may use their newly acquired skills in intellectual property law to influence policy or government regulation.
The unique feature of this course is that it may be undertaken entirely online, removing the need for students to attend face-to-face classes.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Delivered 100% online, this program can be completed in one year full-time depending on subjects chosen and when you start your studies. Within this degree, you'll complete 3 core subjects and 5 subjects of your choice from our wide variety of relevant, interesting subjects, which cover areas like patent law, trade mark law, Traditional Knowledge and more.
You'll learn about patents, trade marks, copyright and other areas of intellectual property law and build vital insight into how it is applied in an Australian and New Zealand context. Please note that some subjects may not be available in every session.
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed Australian doctorate, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree, Australian bachelor honours degree, or Australian master's degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study with a minimum GPA of 4/7
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree, Australian bachelor honours degree, or Australian master's degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study AND Capacity to study the course demonstrated through a minimum of 1 year full-time, or equivalent part-time relevant professional work experience
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
For applicants required to demonstrate capacity to pursue the course:
- Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service' signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirmingprofessional work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant's accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant's professional work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
- Personal statement (approximately 300 words) outlining relevant professional work experience and reasons for pursuing this course.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
English language requirements
IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0 TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21 UTS College AE5: Pass Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50 Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169
Tuition
AUD
55,376