Juris Doctor
The law forms the foundation on which civilised societies are based. In fact, it underpins many of society’s social, economic and scientific challenges. Having a knowledge of law will allow you to expertly respond to a range of individual, corporate, national and global problems.
This degree will prepare you for a range of careers in Australia and globally, as well as satisfy the educational requirements to become a legal practitioner. It continues Macquarie’s tradition of providing interdisciplinary and contextual perspectives on the study of law.
KEY FEATURES
- You’ll learn about the law in its broader context, looking beyond law as a set of rules and procedures or as a technical qualification and, instead, as something that has the power to shape lives.
- This degree is accredited with professional bodies regulating the admission of law graduates to legal practice and provides appropriate qualification for admission to practice as a lawyer throughout Australia.
- You’ll learn from academics with practical experience as legal practitioners and who are actively engaged in research on contemporary legal issues.
- The interdisciplinary approach of this degree has earned our graduates a reputation for being well-rounded professionals with highly capable legal minds, who also have a realistic understanding of the world, its people and the issues that bind them together.
- You’ll have the opportunity to undertake internships and work placements in a range of legal settings in Australia and overseas through our unique law PACE (Professional and Community Engagement) program.
- Our small class sizes and dedicated postgraduate classes ensure you’re well supported to achieve throughout the degree and beyond graduation.
- As a graduate, you’ll join distinguished alumni who include some of Australia’s leading judges, managing partners of national law firms, diplomats, members of parliament and senior executives in the private sector.
- Macquarie is ranked among the top 100 institutions in the world for law (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2018).
Campus Information
North Ryde
Sydney New South Wales 2109 Australia
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 7
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Studying hard and getting great marks doesn’t guarantee you a job. Most employers expect applicants to be skilled and experienced in the workplace. Working while you study is an excellent way to build your employability skills and gain life experience.
Why does it?
Employers appreciate any full-time, casual or part-time experience like working in hospitality or retail, on a reception desk, or even in construction. They value this kind of experience because it shows that you can be responsible and professional. Working while you study builds professional skills that are essential for professional roles:
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Working independently
- Showing initiative
- Communication (verbal and written)
Working on and off-campus
CareerHub is Macquarie’s jobs portal, connecting you with external organizations that offer part-time, casual, full-time employment opportunities as well as internships, cadetships, and volunteer experience.
Finding an on-campus job is often ideal as it centralizes both study and work, but opportunities on-campus are limited. Opportunities can be found here:
- Campus Life manages the university's Sport and Aquatic Centre, Food and Shopping, Children's Services, Event Planning, and more.
- For other administrative, professional, and academic-related opportunities within departments and faculties, visit the university's employment page.
Here is a list of some of our favorite job search websites for opportunities across multiple industries.
PSW Opportunity
2 Years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Entry requirements for Masters (by Coursework) programs at Macquarie University are set out in Coursefinder.
In general, entry requires a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution considered equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree (Level 7 on the Australian Qualifications Framework). Some courses may require previous study or work experience in a related area, a higher level qualification such as an Honours Bachelor (AQF Level 8), or other additional entry criteria that must be satisfied.
Requirements for entry
Courses may state a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) requirement, which is a reflection of your overall performance in your previous qualification.
The document below provides indicative equivalencies for Macquarie's WAM system against grading schemes used in 28 different countries - this includes the minimum Pass standard considered for entry to programs with no specified WAM:
To apply for a Masters (by Research) or PhD program, you should be able to demonstrate research experience in your previous studies. Please refer to the Higher Degree Research
IELTS Academic
Level of English Overall Reading Writing Listening Speaking For Admission To
Functional 5.5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 Standard Foundation Program
Vocational 6.0 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 Intensive Program, Undergraduate Certificates, or Diplomas
Competent 6.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 Most undergraduate or postgraduate courses
Proficient 7.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 Master of Business Administration
Global Master of Business Administration
Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
Graduate Certificate of Editing and Electronic Publishing
Graduate Certificate of Global Business Practice
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
7.0 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 Bachelor of Clinical Science
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science
Bachelor of Laws
Juris Doctor
Master of Creative Writing
7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Physiotherapy
Master of Clinical Audiology
Master of Clinical Neuropsychology
Master of Clinical Psychology
Master of Organisational Psychology
Master of Professional Psychology
Master of Speech and Language Pathology
Graduate Certificate of Early Childhood
Advanced 7.5 7.0 7.0 8.0 8.0 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Master of Inclusive and Special Education
Master of Teaching (Birth to Five Years)
Master of Teaching (Primary)
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Graduate Certificate of Inclusive and Special Education
Graduate Diploma of Inclusive and Special Education
- Course Code: 079539A
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
133500 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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