The University of Melbourne

Master of Employment and Labour Relations Law

The University of Melbourne

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

Major shifts in laws governing the workplace and labour force in Australia mean that understanding the regulatory framework pertaining to employment and labour relations practices is more important than ever. The Master of Employment and Labour Relations Law (MEmpLabRelLaw) is ideal for legal practitioners and non-lawyers with an interest in the legal regulation of employment and labour relations, including those working in the public sector, corporate management and human resources/personnel services as well as trade unions and employer groups. Working with lecturers who are leaders in their fields, and fellow students from Australia and around the world, youll have a unique opportunity to gain advanced understanding of employment and labour relations law, its recent developments and its interaction with the governance and practice of the industry.

Structure

Students must complete 100 credit points in total.

Subjects

  • Bargaining at Work
  • Conducting Workplace Investigations
  • Digital Technologies and Labour Law
  • Human Rights at Work
  • Labour Law, Climate Change and Trade
  • Principles of Employment Law
  • Work Law in Unionised Sectors
  • Workplace Health and Safety
  • AI and Justice
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Business Negotiations and Deal-Making
  • Corporate Governance & Directors DutiesFundamentals of the Common Law
  • International Human Rights Law
  • International Law and Development
  • International Legal Internship
  • Legal Leadership Essentials
  • Superannuation Law

Standard entry requirements

  • A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice with a University of Melbourne equivalent score of at least 70, OR
  • A degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent) leading to admission to practice, or equivalent and two years of documented relevant professional experience, OR
  • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and two years of documented relevant professional experience, OR
  • An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and
  • Successful completion of four subjects in a cognate graduate diploma and one year of documented relevant professional experience.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Parkville International: $56,000 No
  • Full-time : 1 year
Parkville Domestic: $46,976
No
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 2 years

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