Master of Laws (Human Rights) for 2012

Entry requirements

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Duration

1 year full-time
4 years part-time

Fees for 2012

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
$ 25,700 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

Throughout the year

Attendances

  • On-campus at City: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Law

Course code: 3391

CRICOS code:055070J

Find out more

Coordinator Postgraduate Admissions and Publications
Email: law-postgraduate@monash.edu Telephone: +61 3 9903 8500

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Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

1 year full-time

Fees for 2012

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 33,600 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (February), Second Semester (July)

Attendances

  • On-campus at City: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Law

Course code: 3391

CRICOS code:055070J

Find out more

study@monash.edu and phone +61 3 9903 4788

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Why study Master of Laws (Human Rights)?

The Master of Laws (Human Rights) 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.

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

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

A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualification and at least two years of relevant work experience.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

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Semester two (July)

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Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

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

A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent legal qualification and at least two years of relevant work experience.

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)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Semester two (July)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.