法学硕士

法学硕士（LLM）学位要求至少一年的全日制学习，或等同于兼读制的学习。它需要完成一篇论文，并且不需要课程作业。目的是在候选人中发展理解法律最新发展所需的技能。申请人必须具有法学学士学位或荣誉法学学士学位（LLB（荣誉）学位），或大学认可的其他资格和经验。虽然不要求论文中提出的发现对法律领域的知识有实质性贡献，但候选人应选择能够在12个月的全日制学习中完成的适当主题，专业，适当地进行研究，并清楚，准确且简洁地报告调查结果。
The Master of Laws (LLM) degree requires at least one year of full-time study, or the equivalent in part-time study. It entails completion of a thesis, and there is no requirement for coursework. The aim is to develop in a candidate the skills needed to understand recent developments in the Law. Applicants must have a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB(Hons)) degree, or alternative qualifications and experience acceptable to the University.While it is not a requirement that the findings presented in the thesis shall represent a substantial contribution to knowledge in the field of Law, a candidate is expected to choose an appropriate topic that can be completed with 12 months of full-time study, conduct the research professionally and appropriately, and report the findings clearly, accurately and succinctly.This degree prepares candidates for employment in law firms, local and national government agencies, commerce and higher education. It is also a recognised entry qualification for the PhD degree.