Graduate Coursework

Master of Private Law

  • Course code: MC-PRIVLAW
Clock
Duration
1 year full time / 2 years part time
Location
Mode (Location)
On Campus (Parkville)
Calendar-month
Intake
February, March, June, July, August
Key dates
Dollar
Fees
AUD $46,240 (2024 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) are not available
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Career outcomes

Overview

As a Master of Private Law student, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of the complex body of knowledge in the field of private law, including:

  • The rules and principles governing contractual dealings, equitable doctrines, civil wrongs and private law remedies
  • The theories and policies that underpin those common law and equitable principles and relevant statutory interventions
  • Challenges that arise in the application of those rules and principles in particular transactions and in litigation
  • Current debates on the nature, basis and potential reform of private law doctrines.

You’ll also develop skills in critical analysis and the ability to interpret and transmit your ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences, including clients.