Law Honours

Non-Award

Honours in Law is an additional year of study designed to further the knowledge you've developed throughout your Bachelor of Laws.

Key details

Degree Type

Non-Award

Duration

1 year full-time

Course Code

H1267, 093252K

Domestic Fees

$16,992 per year / $16,992 total

International Fees

$34,320 per year / $34,320 total

About this course

Overview

If you receive excellent results throughout your undergraduate Law degree, you may be eligible to undertake Honours in Law.

This is an additional year of study designed to further the knowledge you've developed throughout your undergraduate Law course.

Working closely with an academic, you'll undertake an intensive research project on a topic of your choice, and further develop your research ability through an advanced research skills unit and some additional coursework.

Entry requirements

Completion of a Bachelor Degree (AQF level 7) or equivalent in the same discipline or cognate area with a Distinction average, subject to the availability of a suitable supervisor and approval by the Honours Academic Chair. Students interested in Honours enrolment are advised to contact the Law School Honours Academic Chair before application to discuss supervision of their potential research.

Study locations

Perth

How to apply

How to apply

Please indicate above whether you're a domestic or international student intending to study at a Western Australian campus.

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements

Course specific documents

A completed Honours Application Form

Recommended documents (if applicable)

Change of name documentation
Marriage certificate
Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
- Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
- Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
Genuine Student documents (if applicable) - Check the GS requirements page for further information
- GS Form 2
- Personal Statement (SOP)
- Up to date Curriculum Vitae
A copy of your Passport

Course specific documents

A completed Honours Application Form

Recommended documents

A copy of your visa documents (if available)
A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at Murdoch University.

83.2%

Overall satisfaction

88.8%

Skill scale

62.4%

Teaching scale

71.1%

Employed full-time

$60.4k

Average salary

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