MR-PHILAW v.1 Master of Philosophy (Law)
MPhil(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 087732M
Registered full-time Duration:
2 Years
Course Overview
Master Degrees (Research) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for research, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.
This is a specialised research course designed to advance knowledge in selected areas of the business law discipline through research and analysis.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants for a Master by Research are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://research.curtin.edu.au/postgraduate-research/future-research-students/entry-requirements/. Applicants who are admitted into an end-on Honours degree at Curtin, but who are yet to be awarded their Honours are eligible for entry. Applicants must achieve a result for their Bachelor Honours of first or upper second class. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met. Upon entry, applicants will forgo their Honours qualification for credit towards their Master degree. Their Honours remains an exit award for the Master degree.
Specifically, applicants require an undergraduate degree or equivalent in business, economics, commerce or a related field and an appropriate Graduate Diploma in Commerce, or an appropriate first or upper second class honours degree, or a Bachelor of Law degree with business or legal practice experience. A course weighted average of 70 per cent in the Graduate Diploma in Commerce is required by applicants commencing without an appropriate honours or Bachelor of Law degree.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to Doctoral degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au
Course Organisation
Master Degrees (Research) require students to undertake an approved research program leading to a thesis for independent examination; they may include advanced level coursework studies.
This course is studied as a research degree. The content of the degree should be determined in consultation with the Head of School, Curtin Law School. Students without prior studies in research methods and statistical data analysis may be required to undertake relevant preparatory units. This will increase the stated course duration. Applicants interested in this course should contact the Head of School prior to enrolment to discuss the proposed research to identify if a suitable supervisor is available.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. achieve and demonstrate a specialised theoretical understanding of a specialist legal area, and of the policy and practical issues that arise within that area, including international and cultural perspectives as appropriate
2. demonstrate an advanced capacity for critical analysis of legal doctrine within a particular specialist field
3. achieve and demonstrate a high level of legal research methodology and high level written communication skills
4. display capacity to engage in critical debates and discourse with teachers, students and other academics or writers in the relevant field
Duration and Availability
The course is by research and normally requires two years full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bentley Perth Campus | Research Term 1 | Y | Y | |||
| 2021 | Bentley Perth Campus | Research Term 2 | Y | Y | |||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth Campus | Research Term 1 | Y | Y | |||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth Campus | Research Term 2 | Y | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAWS6001 | v.1 | Master Thesis - Law | |||
Further Information
If you need more course information, you may contact the relevant areas: For the Graduate Research School, please click here for further details: https://research.curtin.edu.au/postgraduate/graduate-research-school/. For International Future Students: Curtin International, email: CI-Enquiries@curtin.edu.au Tel: +61-8-9266 7331.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within a normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
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International students
International students studying in Australia on a student visa can only study full-time and there are also specific entry requirements that must be met. As some information contained in this publication may not be applicable to international students, refer to international.curtin.edu.au for further information. Australian citizens, permanent residents and international students studying outside Australia may have the choice of full-time, part-time and external study, depending on course availability and in-country requirements.
