The Master of Laws provides law graduates with specialised knowledge and skills in relation to a specialised area of law and policy, to support the early or mid-career educational requirements of legally qualified professionals working in a specialised area of policy or operational context, or those who intend to pursue a career in a specialised or related field.

You will gain knowledge of areas such as jurisdiction, law enforcement, legal regulation and frameworks and learn to analyse the legal, political and operational factors that contribute to the development of the law and policy and devise solutions to gaps in legal and policy frameworks. You will also be given the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge learnt by undertaking a specialisation based research project relating to a significant issue of law or law and policy

The degree consists of areas of law and policy specialisation and the first specialisation available for study under is International Law and Policy issues related to the world's oceans (Maritime). Further specialisations will be added.

Why choose this course

UOW’s Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) is Australia's leading academic centre for research, education and training on issues of national and international maritime policy, ocean law and governance, and maritime security.

You will benefit from the close links that ANCORS has established with a range of government agencies, international organisations and non-governmental organisations in Australia, the Indo-Pacific region and globally, including a long-term relationship with the Royal Australian Navy.

Support is provided from day one through a system of focused classes facilitated by highly experienced practitioners with domestic and international experience, and knowledge of the law of the sea.

You will also take part in a variety of professional activities, including specialist seminars.