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52 weeks
On campus (Parkville)
Full time / Part time (part-time for domestic students only)
March, June, July, August, December
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
AUD $49,984 (2026 indicative first year fee); Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) not available
Duration
1 year full time / 2 years part time (up to 4 years part time at reduced load)
Intakes
March, June, July, August, December
Entry Requirements
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Victorian Legal Admissions Board (VLAB VIC)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
State Legal Admission Authority
Course Content
Fundamentals of the Common Law
12.5 points; compulsory for students without a law degree from a common law jurisdiction.
Principles of Employment Law
12.5 points; compulsory/strongly recommended for students without prior employment law study.
Employment and Labour Relations Law list
e.g. Bargaining at Work (LAWS70135), Conducting Workplace Investigations (LAWS90086), Employment Contract Law (LAWS70200), Equality and Discrimination at Work (LAWS70025), Workplace Health and Safety (LAWS70053), Tax of Employment and Personal Services (LAWS90346).
Other subjects (remaining points to total 100)
e.g. Alternative Dispute Resolution (LAWS90331), Corporate Governance & Directors' Duties (LAWS70190), Mediation: Principles and Practice (LAWS90113), Legal Leadership Essentials (LAWS90226), International Human Rights Law (LAWS70264), AI and Justice (LAWS90248).
Common Questions
Yes, the Master of Employment and Labour Relations Law is ideal for both legal practitioners and non-lawyers with an interest in the legal regulation of employment and labour relations, including those working in the public sector, corporate management, human resources/personnel services, trade unions, and employer groups.
The course can be completed in 1 year full time or 2 years part time, and is delivered on campus at the Parkville location.
The course has multiple intake periods throughout the year, with starts available in March, June, July, August, and December.
The indicative first year fee for 2026 is AUD $49,984. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available for this course.
The Master of Employment and Labour Relations Law is part of the world-renowned Melbourne Law Masters program, offered by the University of Melbourne which is ranked #1 in Australia and #8 in the world for Law.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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