Master of Laws (Research)

Information valid for students commencing in 2015.

Course Code	64003
Version	8
Course Type	Masters by Research (AQF level 9)
Division	Tropical Environments and Societies

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Requirements for admission can be found at HDR Degree Requirements
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements	Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.
Additional selection requirements	Nil
Special admission requirements	Nil

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

EFTSL to complete (equivalent full-time student load)	2 EFTSL
Additional course rules	Nil
Additional completion requirements	Nil
Course learning outcomes	Graduates of a Masters Degree (Research) will have: Knowledge: A body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in one or more disciplines Advanced knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of work or learning Skills Cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and its application Cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice Cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level Cognitive and technical skills to design, use and evaluate research and research methods Communication and technical skills to present a coherent and sustained argument and to disseminate research results to specialist and non-specialist audiences Technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise and disseminate research that makes a contribution to knowledge Graduates of a Masters Degree (Research) will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills: With creativity and initiative to new situations and/or for further learning With high level personal autonomy and accountability To plan and execute a substantial piece of research

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

RM7001:03 Planning the Research: Masters Candidates

RM7002:03 Situating the Research: Masters Candidates

RD7003:03 Professional Development: Doctoral Candidates

MR7114:00 Masters Research Thesis (Law)

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Cairns
Townsville

Candidature

Expected time to complete	2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	4.5 years
Maximum leave of absence	6 months

Progression

Supervising body	Research Education Sub-Committee (RESC)
Confirmation of candidature	See HDR Degree Requirements
Supervision	See HDR Degree Requirements
Progression	See HDR Degree Requirements
Subsumption of coursework subjects	Subsumption permitted
Maximum credit points of coursework subjects	15 credit points of non-core coursework subjects
Allowed coursework subjects	As approved by the Dean, Graduate Research School
Advanced standing	Not eligible
Accreditation requirements	Nil

Award Details

Award title	MASTER OF LAWS
Approved abbreviation	LLM
Inclusion of field of study on testamur	The field of study shall appear on the testamur
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Candidates may apply to upgrade from Masters to Doctoral candidature as outlined in HDR Degree Requirements