Master of Competition and Consumer Law
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
The specialisation in competition and consumer law offers advanced expertise and skills in an area of law that is growing, complex, interdisciplinary and relevant both in Australia and internationally. The courses in this specialisation are designed to recognise the economic character of the law, and also to offer an applied focus on issues arising in practice. In addition to providing students with a detailed understanding of the policy and law currently regulating competition and consumer protection, law reform initiatives and international and comparative perspectives are at the heart of the program.
Designed for
Professionals in consumer and competition law sectors
Structure
Students must complete eight subjects in total. Students who do not have a law degree from a common law jurisdiction must complete the subject Fundamentals of the Common Law as well as seven subjects from the prescribed list. Students with a law degree from a common law jurisdiction must complete at least seven subjects from the prescribed list and may choose an eighth subject from those available in the Melbourne Law Masters (excluding Fundamentals of the Common Law). All online subjects are part of the Global Competition and Consumer Law program. Students can take up to four subjects online. Please note that international students on a student visa may only take up to 25% of their course online.
Subjects
- Competition and consumer law
Standard entry requirements
- A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, at honours standard, or equivalent
- Or a degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, or equivalent and two years of documented relevant professional experience
- Or an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and two years of documented relevant professional experience
- Or an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
- And successful completion of four subjects in a cognate graduate diploma and one year of documented relevant professional experience. All applicants must also meet the English language requirements of the University of Melbourne.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkville | Domestic: $85,376 International: $85,376 | No |
