Postgraduate study in the Faculty of Law is an opportunity to pursue your passion and become an expert in your field. We offer a range of postgraduate qualifications, ranging from professional short courses to our PhD programme.

Stand out, get ahead, or change career

Each programme is tailored to best fit a particular area of advanced legal education. Our postgraduate programmes take full advantage of the world-class research the University has to offer.

Spaces are limited on many postgraduate programmes—apply now to start studying.

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Research supervision

As a postgraduate student, you have the opportunity to work closely with experts and contribute your unique voice to essential legal research. Explore potential research areas for your dissertation, thesis or PhD and connect with academic staff

Certificates and diplomas

  • Graduate Certificate in Law

    Build your legal skills or focus on a new specialisation. Study at undergraduate or postgraduate level, from a choice of 300- to 500-level LAWS courses.

  • Graduate Diploma in Law

    The GDipLaw is a flexible 120-point qualification that you can adapt to meet your own study goals.

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Law

    Enhance your career prospects by building on your legal knowledge in a particular area or developing new specialised expertise.

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Doctor of Philosophy

A PhD is an advanced research qualification and is the highest degree offered by the Faculty of Law.

Learn more about the PhD