Master of Laws (Commercial Law)

Course structure

This course may be completed by undertaking eight coursework units or a combination of coursework and a minor research thesis:

• Eight coursework units (at least five in commercial law) or
• 12,000-15,000 word thesis on commercial law and six coursework units (at least three in commercial law) or
• 25,000-30,000 word thesis on commercial law and four coursework units (at least one in commercial law).

Applicants who have not completed their law degree in Australia must complete the unit Australian legal system as part of their degree.

Course duration

One year full-time or up to four years part-time study.

Course intakes

Semester one (commencing March): Applications close 31 January (domestic), 20 December (international)
Semester two (commencing July): Applications close 30 June (domestic), 31 May (international)

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a Bachelor of Laws with a minimum credit average or equivalent legal qualification.

English language requirements for international students

IELTS: 6.5 average with no individual band score under 6
TOEFL: 580 with no less than 5 for TWE; computer-based TOEFL 237 with an Essay Rating (ER) of 5

Commercial Law units

See commercial law units for a list of the vast array of units offered by Monash Law School in this specialisation.

List of all postgraduate units

Teaching locations

The majority of units are taught at the city-based Monash University Law Chambers located in the heart of Melbourne’s legal precinct at 472 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

Course fees*

Domestic student fee: AUD $19,560
International student fee: AUD $25,600

Monash Law postgraduate course fees

FEE-HELP:

Eligible students may apply for a FEE-HELP loan from the government (formerly known as PELS). For further information on FEE-HELP, visit www.goingtouni.gov.au

* The course fees listed are for commencing students in semester one 2007 and provide a guide only for future years. These fees reflect a standard full-time year of study, which is equivalent to 48 credit points. If you enrol in less than 48 credit points, your fees will reflect the reduction in your enrolment, and an increase in your enrolled credit points will reflect an increase in your overall fees.

Note: Monash University reserves the right to adjust annual tuition fees for future years of your course, to take into account increases in university and course delivery costs. However, the university undertakes that any adjustment factor will not exceed 6% per annum and will be applied on 1 January each year for that calendar year.

Other specialisations of interest

Students interested in commercial law may also wish to consider the following related areas of specialisation at Monash Law School:

• Banking and finance law
• eLaw
• Intellectual property law 
• Regulatory studies 
• Workplace and employment law  

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Course code: 2107
CRICOS code: 045494A