Master of Laws

You can choose a specialised area or broaden your knowledge across a range of subjects including commercial law, government regulation, resources law, and a wide variety of public and private international law areas. The degree is all electives in law, meaning you choose all the units you take, including exciting options such as Media Law and Space Law, Satellites and Drones.

Yes, the Master of Laws is available on both a full-time and part-time basis. The course includes intensive teaching blocks, which provides flexibility for those who work full-time, as units can be completed intensively rather than requiring regular weekly attendance.

Students who wish to continue study with the UWA Law School can advance their knowledge through higher degree by research opportunities, including the Doctor of Juridical Science, Master of Philosophy by research, Doctor of Philosophy, and Doctor of Laws.

The UWA Law School is ranked in the top 150 law schools in the world for Law and Legal Studies (QS 2026). It is the first law school established in Western Australia and the fifth oldest in Australia, with over 90 years of excellence. UWA is also recognised as a top 1% university in the world.

This course has higher English language competency (ELC) requirements. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic must achieve an overall score of at least 7.0 with no individual band less than 6.5.