LAWS79-501: Master of Philosophy Thesis - Law (090900)

Description

This subject comprises the detailed investigation of a particular topic of interest related to the student's degree program and culminates in the preparation of a 30,000-word thesis. The work includes a rationale for the research, underpinning and fully referenced literature review, articulation of an appropriate method and ethical practice, collection of primary data, analysis, discussion and conclusions. Each student is allocated a personal supervisor and mentor to provide guidance in this task, with regular meeting This subject is treated like a project where students will apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of contexts for research and scholarship and as a pathway for further learning.

Subject details

Code: LAWS79-501
Semesters offered:
  • May 2025 [Standard Offering]
  • September 2025 [Standard Offering]
  • January 2026 [Standard Offering]

Learning outcomes

  1. Apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of contexts for research and scholarship and as a pathway for further learning

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

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Restrictions: This subject is not available to
  • Study Abroad Students

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This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 25/03/2025
    Semester start: 19/05/2025
    Subject start: 19/05/2025
    Last enrolment: 25/07/2025
    Teaching census: 13/06/2025
    Withdraw - Financial: 14/06/2025
    Withdraw - Academic: 05/07/2025
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 22/07/2025
    Semester start: 15/09/2025
    Subject start: 15/09/2025
    Last enrolment: 21/11/2025
    Teaching census: 10/10/2025
    Withdraw - Financial: 11/10/2025
    Withdraw - Academic: 01/11/2025
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 18/11/2025
    Semester start: 19/01/2026
    Subject start: 19/01/2026
    Last enrolment: 27/03/2026
    Teaching census: 13/02/2026
    Withdraw - Financial: 14/02/2026
    Withdraw - Academic: 07/03/2026
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 25/03/2025
Semester start: 19/05/2025
Subject start: 19/05/2025
Last enrolment: 25/07/2025
Teaching census: 13/06/2025
Withdraw - Financial: 14/06/2025
Withdraw - Academic: 05/07/2025