Master of Philosophy (Law)
A research-focused master’s programme specialising in advanced business law scholarship and analysis.
Best for:Best for graduates with a Bachelor of Law, honours degree, or relevant commerce background seeking to advance their legal research skills in business law.
Overview
The Master of Philosophy (Law) at Curtin University is a research-intensive degree designed for students seeking to deepen their expertise in business law. This programme enables candidates to conduct independent research, contribute to scholarly discourse, and develop advanced analytical skills in selected areas of business law. Supervised by leading academics, students explore complex legal and commercial issues through rigorous inquiry. The programme is ideal for graduates with a strong academic background in law, commerce, or related disciplines who aim to pursue further research or professional specialisation.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent research in a specialised area of business law under academic supervision.
- Develop and execute a research proposal aligned with faculty expertise and industry relevance.
- Analyse complex legal and commercial issues through rigorous scholarly methods.
- Present research findings at academic conferences or seminars.
- Collaborate with faculty members to refine research methodologies and outcomes.
- Submit a thesis demonstrating original contribution to the field of business law.
Requirements
Degree required: An undergraduate degree or equivalent in business, economics, commerce, or a related field, OR an appropriate Graduate Diploma in Commerce with a course weighted average of 70%, OR an appropriate first or upper second class honours degree, OR a Bachelor of Law degree with business or legal practice experience.
Degree offered: Master of Philosophy (Law)
Language: English proficiency (not explicitly stated but implied for academic research).
Instruction: English
- Advanced research and analytical skills in legal or commercial disciplines.
- Strong academic writing and thesis preparation abilities.
- Ability to conduct independent scholarly research.
- Proficiency in legal research methodologies.
- Applicants must meet one of the specified degree criteria (undergraduate, honours, or Bachelor of Law with experience).
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
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Applicants must submit an application through Curtin University’s official portal. The process typically involves providing academic transcripts, a research proposal, and a CV. Additional documents may include a cover letter and reference letters, depending on the applicant’s background.
- CV
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s and/or Master’s)
- Research proposal outlining the intended focus of study
- Cover letter (if required)
- Reference letters (if required)
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