Master of Laws

There are several options to reduce the cost, including Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) which subsidise your tuition, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) which reduces the number of courses you are charged for, employer tuition reimbursement, and FEE-HELP loans which allow you to defer upfront tuition costs.

FEE-HELP is a higher education loan program provided by the Australian Government that helps fee-paying postgraduate students cover the upfront costs of their full tuition or part of their tuition fees. Unlike private loans, compulsory repayments of the FEE-HELP debt will be deducted from your income by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) once you start earning above the repayment threshold. You can also make voluntary repayments at any time.

Many employers recognise the career advancement benefits of postgraduate study and may be willing to pay some or all of your study costs. UNSW recommends preparing your case by researching the program, outlining the benefits to your employer, and establishing links between the coursework and how it will facilitate career advancement and return on investment for the organisation.

Yes. You can apply to have your previous study recognised and the credit transferred to your current degree program at UNSW through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), also known as 'advanced standing'. RPL will reduce the total cost of your study by reducing the number of individual courses you are charged tuition fees for. For certain postgraduate programs, professional experience in the discipline may also be recognised.

You can use UNSW's Degree Finder tool to find out the estimated cost of postgraduate programs — simply search for your degree and click the 'fees and scholarships' tab. The total cost of study will vary depending on a number of factors, including whether you study full-time or part-time.