LL.M Programme - The University of New South Wales / Australien

LLM by Coursework
LLM by Research

LL.M Programme - Einleitung - The University of New South Wales / Australien

The University
The University of New South Wales is one of Australia’s foremost international research-intensive universities, attracting outstanding scholars and students from around the world. It is highly regarded for both its teaching excellence and innovative research. In the 2009 World University Rankings from The Times Higher Education Supplement, UNSW was ranked 47th in the world overall. Established in 1949, UNSW currently has 44,000 students, more than 11,000 are international students representing over 130 nationalities. The University also maintains strong links with its international graduate community, which consists of more than 200 000 alumni, scattered all over the globe. The main UNSW campus is located close to the city’s business hub on a leafy 38-hectare site at Kensington in the heart of Sydney’s eastern beachside suburbs.


The Law Building
UNSW Law Faculty leads all Australian universities for the quality of learning and teaching law. For three consecutive years (2007, 2008, 2009) the Faculty of Law, together with UNSW Australian School of Business, has achieved the Federal Government’s top ranking in the business, law and economics cluster.


Features
Small interactive classes - 20–35 students per class at postgraduate level. Excellent teaching staff – including our faculty, specialists in practice and distinguished international visiting academics. Law building – state of the art building offering excellent facilities and resources including our law library and postgraduate computer and study room. Format and location of classes - classes are held on our Kensington campus, at our new city campus and in city law firms and most Tax classes are offered by flexible distance learning. Learn with top graduates from around the world – our postgraduate programs attract graduates from around the world resulting in a stimulating and exciting learning environment. Flexible research-based assessment – our postgraduate courses have a strong research dimension and assessment is principally by research essays.


Postgraduate Programs
Our Law programs include the Master of Laws (LLM) which is ranked among the finest in Australia. Students can choose to specialise in one of 11 areas or complete a generalist LLM.  We also offer a wide range of postgraduate law programs for both lawyers and non-law graduates including the very popular Master of International Law and International Relations degree and the Master of Human Rights Law & Policy. New programs include the Master of Business Law for non-lawyers and the Master of Criminal Justice and Criminology for both lawyers and non-lawyers.

Our Taxation programs are designed for the tax specialist, keen to gain a deeper knowledge and advance their career prospects.

By Coursework
Courses offered	Master of Laws by Coursework (LLM) Master of Business Law (new in 2011) Master of Criminal Justice & Criminology (new in 2011) Master of International Law and International Relations Master of Human Rights Law & Policy MBA / Master of Laws by Coursework (MBA / LLM) Master of Law and Management Master of Legal Studies Master of Dispute Resolution Master of Taxation Master of International Taxation Master of Taxation & Financial Planning Graduate Diploma in Applied Intellectual Property JD (Juris Doctor)
Program Features	Candidates for the LLM by coursework may undertake study incorporating a major sequence in any one of the following specialist areas: Corporate  & Commercial Law; Corporate, Commercial Law & Taxation Law; Criminal Justice & Criminology; Dispute Resolution; Environmental Law; Human Rights & Social Justice; Innovation Law; International Business & Economic Law; International Law; Media & Technology Law; Taxation The MBA / LLM is offered jointly with the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) The Master of Legal Studies and the Master of Business Law are programs for non-lawyers The Master of International Law & International Relations, the Master of Criminal Justice & Criminology, the Master of Dispute Resolution, the Master of Human Rights Law & Policy and Graduate Diploma in Applied Intellectual Property, Master of Taxation, Master of International Taxation and Master of Taxation & Financial Planning are open to both law and non-law graduates.
Language of Instruction	English
Program Website	Postgraduate Courses Law Postgraduate Courses Taxation
By Research
Courses offered	Master of Laws by Research (LLM) Master of Taxation by Research (MTax) Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) Doctor of Philosoply (PhD)
Program Website	Postgraduate Courses Law Postgraduate Courses Taxation

The Faculty
UNSW Faculty of Law comprises the School of Law and the Australian School of Taxation and has 12 affiliated legal research and advocacy centres, all housed within the new law building.


Entry Requirements
Candidates for the Master of Laws by Coursework (LLM) must have an undergraduate law degree,or equivalent, with a credit average. The Master of International Law & International Relations, the Master of Human Rights Law & Policy, the Master of Criminal Justice & Criminology, the Master of Business Law, the Master of Dispute Resolution, the Master of Legal Studies, Master of Taxation, Master of International Taxation, Master of Taxation and Financial Planning and Graduate Diploma in Applied Intellectual Property programs are open to students who do not hold an undergraduate law degree.


Application Procedure
For a step by step guide on how to apply, please visit - UNSW international. You will need to provide certified or original copies of the required documents to the Admissions Office. Complete applications usually take 4 to 6 weeks to process. The fee for each online application is A$50 and A$100 for each paper application. All applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence that their English language ability meets the requirements for admission. For further information - English requirements


Tuition Fees
Tuition fees for international students at UNSW are set at course (subject) level rather than program level. Our Masters by coursework programs require completion of 8 courses, to a total of 48 units of credit.For information regarding fees, please refer to the following website: Fees


Financial Aid
There are a number of scholarships available for international students undertaking Postgraduate Coursework programs at UNSW. Please visit the UNSW Scholarships page for further information - Scholarships


Location
Sydney is Australia’s largest and most vibrant city. For more information about Sydney, please visit Sydney Website


Accommodation
International Student Housing Assistance is a dedicated and personal service which can assist with arranging temporary accommodation on arrival through to long term accommodation. Sydney housing


Student Life
International Student Services (ISS) helps students from overseas adjust to living in Sydney and studying at UNSW. They are experienced in helping students and have special knowledge of issues affecting international students. For detailed information on the range of services provided by ISS, please visit - International Student Services

LLM by Coursework - The University of New South Wales / Australien

LLM by Research - The University of New South Wales / Australien

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