Program Overview
The Law at University of Newcastle is a LLM programme in Law over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 27,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 22,080 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Newcastle, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Legal Research I
- Advanced Legal Research II
- Legal System of Australia (this course is compulsory for students who obtained their undergraduate law degree outside Australia)
- Advanced Legal Research Project
- International Environmental Law and Policy
- International Climate Change Law and Policy
- International Child and Family Law
- Advanced International Human Rights Law
- International Human Rights Law: Collective Rights
- Advanced Public International Law
- Global Administrative Law
- International Air and Space Law
- Crime and Society
- Advanced Corporate Governance
- Competition Law and Policy
- International Insolvency Law
- International Trade Law
- Corporations, Globalisation and Human Rights
- International Private Law
- Australian International Taxation
- Advanced Taxation Law
- Corporate Taxation Law
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- An AQF level 8 Law qualification, such as a:
- Bachelor of Law (Honours) degree either embedded (320 units) or \xc2\x91end-on\xc2\x92 (80 units) or equivalent law degree from a recognised tertiary education institution, or
- Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Law or Legal Practice following the completion of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Laws degree, or
- an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in Law and have completed a minimum of two years relevant work experience in a legal environment (RPL). RPL will be assessed by the Program Convenor through the consideration of a statement outlining the relevant work experience. Transcripts and detailed CVs must be provided to the University.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 27,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 22,080 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 27,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 22,080 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Newcastle directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Newcastle
University of Newcastle
Callaghan, Australia
University of Newcastle is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date May 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months