Master of Laws and Master of Public and Social Policy

    Master of Laws and Master of Public and Social Policy

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 29,819 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 27, 2026

    Master of Laws and Master of Public and Social Policy

    About

    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.

    Career

    Career outcomes

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    looking to start my course in

    • 2026
    • 2025

    Take the next step in your career

    Double degrees multiply your employment prospects and career flexibility. Undertaking two degrees enables you to explore two fields – or multiple interests in the same field – and tailor your career to your interests.

    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

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    Multiply your employability

    Employability boost

    Significantly increase your career flexibility and employability prospects with a double degree.

    In-demand graduates

    Study at Australia’s #1 uni for graduate employment rate: QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2020.

    Co-designed degrees

    Study a degree co-designed with industry, and graduate with the knowledge and skills employers want.

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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    29,819 / year

    Master of Laws and Master of Public and Social Policy

    Macquarie University

    Macquarie University

    Australia

    Australia, Sydney