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Master of Private Law

The University of Melbourne · VIC · MC-PRIVLAW

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Master of Private Law is a Postgraduate degree at The University of Melbourne, VIC, typically 1 year of full-time study. It covers areas like commercial law, contract law, international law, common law, public law, civil liability. The summary below is compiled from public course information — approximate, not official.

University
The University of Melbourne
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 year
Indicative fees
A$49,984
Study mode
full-time, part-time, on-campus
Campus
Parkville

What you'll study in Master of Private Law

commercial-lawcontract-lawinternational-lawcommon-lawpublic-lawcivil-liabilitycomparative-lawtort-lawlegal-studiesalternative-dispute-resolutionconstitutional-lawlegal-institutionsprofessional-practicetrusts-law

Example subjects: Commercial Applications of Equity, Patent Law, Privacy Law, Contract Interpretation, Advanced Commercial Law: Current Issues, Australian Consumer Law, Remedies in Commercial Law, Precontractual Liability, Mediation in Practice, Commercial Arbitration in Practice, The Legal System: Bases and Challenges, Private Law and Government.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Master of Private Law?

Master of Private Law at The University of Melbourne is typically 1 year of full-time study. Approximate — confirm with the university.

What will I study in Master of Private Law?

Master of Private Law covers areas like commercial-law, contract-law, international-law, common-law, public-law, civil-liability, comparative-law, tort-law.

How much does Master of Private Law cost?

Indicative domestic fees for Master of Private Law are around A$49,984 (approximate, usually per year). International fees differ — confirm with the university.

Who offers Master of Private Law?

Master of Private Law is offered by The University of Melbourne, VIC.

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Sources: The University of Melbourne official course page. Information is compiled and summarised — not copied verbatim — and is approximate; always confirm with the original source.

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