The University Of Melbourne - [unimelb], Melbourne, Victoria - Courses & Fees

Melbourne, Victoria

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Master of Public and International Law at the University of Melbourne is offered as a 1-year program.
This university is ranked #1 in law school in Australia.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
The Master of Public and International Law recognizes the increasing interdependence of international and domestic law, bringing together constitutional, administrative, and public international law.
As a student, you can choose from a wide range of subjects across the entire field of public law, giving you access to the latest developments in theory and practice in Australia and elsewhere.
It’s ideal for both practitioners and scholars with backgrounds or interests in government, international institutions, not-for-profit organizations, business/government relations, and international development.
The Master of Public and International Law program consists of 100 credits.

Important Dates

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For February 2024 Intake	Oct 31, 2023
Application Deadline For July 2024 Intake	Apr 30, 2024

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 1
Tuition Fees	A$32672
Health Insurance	A$221
Other Fees	A$384
Total Fees	A$33277

Living Costs

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing and Board	A$23890

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must have a 4-year undergraduate degree in law (LLB, JD, or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, or its equivalent from a recognized institution and two years of documented relevant professional experience.
Or, students must have an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and two years of documented relevant professional experience.
Or, students must have 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.
A weighted average mark of at least H3 (65% – 2.3/4.0 or C+ average) from accredited institutions is required for unconditional admission.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

64 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

2.3 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Two Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
Personal Statement: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Course Guides

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Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities are:

Academia
Lawyer
Paralegal / Legal assistant
Project officer/assistant
Support roles
Caseworker
Policy advisor/analyst

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Melbourne Graduate Scholarship	Variable	Yes	N/A
MSD International Scholarships 2020	Variable	Yes	N/A
Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships	Variable	Yes	Oct 31, 2023
Melbourne Research Scholarship	A$67744	Yes	N/A