Master of Laws (Human Rights) for 2010

Course overview

The Master of Laws (Human Rights) is the only coursework masters degree in human rights law in Australia. It is particularly relevant for law graduates who wish to pursue a career in human rights law and related work. This specialised degree provides in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of the international human rights legal framework, the organisations that promote and protect it and the mechanisms and processes by which it is enforced. Students will also develop high-level skills in interpreting and analysing primary and secondary human rights materials, including treaties, treaty body decisions, domestic jurisprudence and scholarly commentary. This course may be completed by undertaking eight coursework units (at least five in the area of human rights law) or a combination of coursework and a minor research thesis.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at City: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at City: full-time
Intakes First semester, second semester First semester, second semester
Course Content 2010 University handbook entry for this course 2010 University handbook entry for this course
Duration 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time 1 year
Credit points 48 total for course 48 total for course
Fees for 2010

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.

Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$22,800 AUD

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$29,800 AUD
CRICOS code Not applicable 055070J
Monash course code 3391 3391
Faculty Faculty of Law Faculty of Law
Contact Coordinator Postgraduate Admissions and Publications
Email: graduate@law.monash.edu.au Telephone: +61 3 9903 8500
Coordinator Postgraduate Admissions and Publications
Email: graduate@law.monash.edu.au Telephone: +61 3 9903 8500

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualification, with minimum credit average.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Semester two (July)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualification, with minimum credit average.

English requirements for international students

Overall IELTS of 7.0; with Reading 6.5, Listening 6.5, Writing 6.5 and Speaking 6.5

Paper-based TOEFL 600 (TWE of 4.5); or Internet-based TOEFL Overall 100 (with Writing 24+, and no other section lower than 20).

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

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