Tuition fees are 38,880 AUD per year.
The Master of Laws at the University of Wollongong stands out due to its close links with the Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS), which has established connections with government agencies, international businesses, and non-governmental organisations in Australia, the Indo-Pacific region, and globally, including a long-term relationship with the Royal Australian Navy. This programme is designed for legally qualified professionals or those pursuing a career in a specialised or related field. During the degree, students will gain specific knowledge in areas such as jurisdiction, law enforcement, legal regulation, and frameworks, and will learn to analyse the legal, political, and operational factors that contribute to the development of law and policy. Students also undertake a specialisation based research project on a significant issue of law or law and policy.
Students can complete the programme in one year full-time or part-time equivalent. This programme offers a unique advantage for students interested in maritime law and policy, as they gain access to UOW’s Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS), which has established connections with government agencies, international businesses, and non-governmental organisations in Australia, the Indo-Pacific region, and globally, including a long-term relationship with the Royal Australian Navy.