Master of Laws and Master of Public and Social Policy
Master of Laws and Master of Public and Social Policy
Summary The Master of Laws will simultaneously extend your legal research, and your practical legal skills and knowledge to an advanced level. It offers you the flexibility to focus on a particular area of law, such as environmental law, international law, human rights law or business law, or to choose…
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Summary
The Master of Laws will simultaneously extend your legal research, and your practical legal skills and knowledge to an advanced level. It offers you the flexibility to focus on a particular area of law, such as environmental law, international law, human rights law or business law, or to choose a broader program of study covering a variety of legal areas. You’ll gain the skills to think critically and respond flexibly by applying your research and practical skills to the wide range of potential issues you may confront in your career. The unique Master of Public and Social Policy – with its dual focus on policy analysis and applied social research – will give you a deep understanding of the forces that shape policy and the processes involved in making it. You’ll develop advanced skills in critical analysis to help you design and deliver effective policy solutions that serve the public interest, as well as the confidence to make socially informed judgements in a range of specialist policy areas.
Key features
Learn from academic experts across a range of areas
Learn from experienced legal practitioners who are actively engaged in research on contemporary legal issues. Continue to work full-time while you study
Study on-campus or online with brief intensive on-campus sessions. Study diverse disciplines
Undertake a wide range of units in areas such as human geography, politics and sociology. Engage with and undertake research addressing global challenges
Examine key contemporary societal concerns, such as sustainable communities, welfare reform, immigration, populism and inequality.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Barrister or solicitor
Business executive
Community advocate
Diplomat
Electorate officer
Entrepreneur
Human services consultant
In-house counsel
Lobbyist
Market or social researcher
Media and communications adviser
Policy adviser
Policy analyst
Politician
Public servant
Social and community services manager
Social or environmental consultant
Social policy researcher
Employers
Advocacy organisations
Banks and financial institutions
Consumer goods manufacturers and retail firms
Diplomatic and consular agencies
Educational institutions
Government agencies and departments
Legal service providers
Market research firms
NGOs
Public service
Regulatory authorities
Research institutes
Start-ups
Think tanks and policy research institutes
Trade unions
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
