Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Course

1651 - Master of Laws (Research)

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Law

Managing faculty	Law
Abbreviated title	LLM (Research)
CRICOS code	040032E
Standard duration of study (years)	2 years FT, 4 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Clayton) Off-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/1651
Contact details	Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Coordinator Email: research@law.monash.edu.au Phone: + 61 3 9905 3342

Description

The Master of Laws (Research) program may be undertaken in any area of research offered by the Faculty of Law. The current principal research areas cover:

administrative law and regulation
commercial law
comparative law
constitutional law
construction law
courts
corporations law
criminal law
e-commerce and information technology
environment law
equity
evidence
family law
gender and law
health and medical law
human rights law
intellectual property law
international law
labour and employment law
legal education
legal history
legal practice
legal theory
litigation and dispute resolution
resources law
privacy law
property law
superannuation law
taxation law
torts
trusts
venture capital law.

Requirements

Students are required to complete a major thesis of 50,000 words which may be undertaken in any of the principal areas of research within the faculty. The thesis must embody the results of research in a field of study approved by the faculty and be carried out by the candidate under supervision. It must be the original work of the candidate, except where due reference is made in the thesis, display a thorough understanding of subject matter and contribute to knowledge and understanding within the field of study concerned. The requirements for the degree are set out in the Faculty of Law Regulations at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/calendar/facregs/regs-law02.html and the Research Graduate School Committee Regulations on Masters Degrees by Research (General) at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/calendar/facregs/regs-doct.html#Heading19.

Award(s)

Master of Laws (Research)