Master of Law (Research)
Overview
The Master of Law (Research) offers students the opportunity to undertake supervised research in the related discipline of their choice.
Candidates develop a range of skills, including independent thinking, project management, data analysis and critical thinking, as well as refined communication skills.
Your industry experience
This program fosters the development of independent research skills, making it ideal preparation if you're looking to undertake further research through a PhD program and/or pursue a career in research.
Research areas
- Technology in legal contexts
- Innovation
- Technology and intellectual property
- Copyright; trade marks law
- Innovation and technology in legal services
- Artificial intelligence and law
Skills you’ll learn
- Independent thinking
- Decision-making skills
- Good judgement
- Logical thought, rationality
- Communication skills
- Project management skills
Your career opportunities
- Academic
- Researcher
- Government consultant
- Entrepreneur
- Business development
- Analyst – policy, market, quantitative
Key codes
International student visa
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Why Swinburne?
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Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023Ranked Top 150 in Law
ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022