Master of Laws

2021 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2021 course information
Award granted	Master of Laws
Course Map	This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2021. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2021. Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central.
Campus	Continuing students only.
Duration	1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code	042690K Burwood (Melbourne)
Deakin course code	M726
Approval status	This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9.
Please note: Not all elective units are available in each trimester. Depending on the commencing study period, there may be limited elective choices.
Continuing students only.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Deakin’s Master of Laws has a focus on international commercial law and corporate regulation. The course will equip you with fundamental disciplinary knowledge on important areas of the Australian and international legal system and recent professional practice developments.

The course covers new developments in major areas of human activity (health, financial services, corporate governance), and increased regulation in traditional areas (dispute resolution, human rights, tax) to equip you with a high level of knowledge for an advanced legal career.

The eight credit point course can be completed in one year (full time). On completion you will have developed advanced research, analytical, evaluative and communication skills to prepare you for leadership roles in a variety of global careers.

Indicative student workload

As a student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars or online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Participation requirements

Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.

Mandatory student checks

Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year and your study load. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website or our handy Fee estimator to help estimate your tuition fees.

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduate Learning Outcomes	Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline Specific knowledge and capabilities	Develop a fundamental, advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of legal knowledge relevant to Australian and international legal jurisdictions
Communication	Develop high level communication skills in different forms relevant to different legal and non-legal audiences
Digital Literacy	Use technologies to identify, locate, and evaluate information for complex problem solving scenarios as well as communicating legal solutions
Critical thinking	Exercise critical thinking capacities in defining complex legal problems and in examining major legal policy issues
Problem Solving	Develop sophisticated problem solving capacities by developing intellectual and practical skills needed to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, legal methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions
Self-management	Develop high level capacities to undertake major independent research and policy-related work in law
Teamwork	Develop high level capacities in communicating and working effectively with others in collaborative exercises requiring sophisticated legal thinking and problem solving
Global Citizenship	Develop a sophisticated awareness of, and a high level capacity to, apply legal knowledge in different environments and global contexts

Course rules

The Master of Laws requires the completion of 4 credit points of core units and 4 elective units chosen from a list, plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point module, MAI010 Academic Integrity Module.

Students will undertake a practice-based research methods and design unit as preparation for a significant independent research project that culminates in completion of a major research thesis unit.

Course structure

Compulsory 0-credit point module

To be completed in the first trimester of study:-

MAI010

Academic Integrity Module

Core Units

MLM704

Foundations of Law

MLM705

Research Methodology

MLM707

Research Thesis ^

^2 credit points

Elective Units

The remaining 4 credit points may be selected from the below list:

MLC703

Principles of Income Tax Law

MLC707

Business Law

MLC709

Business Taxation Law and Policy

MLC713

Corporate Insolvency Law and Policy

MLJ728

Contemporary Legal Issues

MLJ729

Contemporary International Legal Challenges (Intensive)

Deakin Law Clinic

Corporate Governance

Health Law

Alternative Dispute Resolution: Principles and Practice

MLM717

Financial Services Regulation

MLM719

Human Rights Law and Policy

MLM727

Superannuation Law and Policy

MLM735

Data Law, Policy and Cybercrime

MLM785

Public International Law

MLM788

International Financial Crime

Work experience

This course does not require students to complete compulsory work integrated learning units.

Other course information

Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.

Contact Student Central

Research and research-related study

Masters Degrees include research-related study in MLM705 Research Methodology (1 cp or equivalent) and independent research with MLM707 Research Thesis (1cp or equivalent) minimum. Components of research and research-related study may be embedded across a number of units where student achievement is demonstrated in specific assessment tasks.