Course

Master of Legal Studies

Monash University · Melbourne · Monash Law Chambers · Law & Humanities

Masters On Campus

Key facts

Campus
Monash Law Chambers · Melbourne
City
Melbourne, Victoria
Qualification
Masters
Duration
1.5 year
Delivery
On Campus
Study area
Law & Humanities

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic — 6.5 overall (no band below 6)

    Monash Level A that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

  • PTE Academic — 58 overall (no band below 50)

    Monash Level A that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

  • TOEFL iBT — 79 overall

    Monash Level A that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

Academic entry requirements

  • Entry level 1: 72 points to complete Duration: 1.5 years full-time An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average in a cognate discipline approved by the faculty, or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average, plus relevant professional experience. Entry level 2: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 years full-time An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline approved by the faculty, or An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average plus either an Australian graduate diploma (or equivalent) in Law or a cognate discipline approved by the faculty, or An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average in a cognate discipline approved by the faculty, and at least 1 year of relevant professional experience, or An equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty. Further details: A cognate discipline is a related discipline relevant to the specific area of specialisation. (For example, a student applying to specialise in Labour and Employment Law would need to have completed a degree which includes an area of specialisation or groups of units relevant to the labour and employment context). Further details: Additional information and advice to applicants can be found on the Master of Legal Studies webpage.

About this course

Master of Legal Studies is a masters course at Monash University in Melbourne, Victoria. It is listed as 1.5 year of study. The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6).

Course details come from the Educircle verified catalogue, sourced from official university publications. Where a figure is not shown, the university has not published it — an Educircle counsellor confirms it with the institution before you apply.

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Annual tuition
AUD 55,900 / year indicative
Starts
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English
IELTS 6.5 Bands ≥ 6
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Administrative details

Course code
L6013
CRICOS
112791K

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated August 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.