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Master of Law and International Development

Monash University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00008C

This expert graduate course gives students a thorough theoretical and practical grounding in the laws and regulatory frameworks governing the ways in which the international community provides assistance to developing countries to improve their peoples' quality of life. It develops advanced skills and suits for those keen for a career in international development within government, non-government or not-for-profit sectors. Students explore contemporary law issues, practice and scholarship, and evaluate complex issues relevant to the field from theoretical, international and interdisciplinary perspectives.

Structure

8 coursework units (including at least 5 specialist units). Students without an undergraduate law degree, or who have not been granted credit, must complete the unit Australian Legal System. Students with a law degree from a non-Australian jurisdiction must complete the unit Introduction to the Australian Legal Process.

Subjects

  • International development
  • Law

Standard entry requirements

  • A bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, including development studies, commerce, economics, environmental studies, government, international studies, science, social work or public administration, or another relevant discipline, with a minimum credit average
  • OR a bachelor degree (or equivalent), plus either a graduate diploma (or equivalent) in law or a related discipline, or a graduate certificate (or equivalent) in law or a related discipline
  • OR a bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, plus sufficient relevant work-based experience or professional learning to provide the equivalent of a bachelor honours degree in one of those disciplines, as determined by the faculty. Credit average (or equivalent) preferred. Those who don't have a credit average will need to have worked for at least 2 years, although the required period may be shorter where the work experience has been supplemented by other relevant learning.

Study pathways

Articulates from graduate diploma degree programs.

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