Bond University's Master of Laws asks for a recognised law degree and an English test score. It runs for eight months on the Gold Coast campus. The details below are listed in the order an overseas applicant usually asks about them.
Entry requirement: an LLB, a JD or an equivalent
The Master of Laws (program code LA-43050) requires successful completion of a recognised Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree, or an equivalent qualification.
For applicants from China, the entry qualification is listed as a recognised 4 year Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree. The requirement is the same LLB, JD or equivalent.
For applicants from Taiwan, the entry qualification is also listed as a recognised 4 year Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree. The requirement is the same LLB, JD or equivalent.
English language scores
The IELTS Academic requirement is an overall score of 6.5 with no sub score less than 6.0.
The PTE Academic requirement is an overall score of 58 with no Communicative Scores below 50.
Program format and length
The Master of Laws is a Masters Degree (Coursework) in the study area of Law. Its CRICOS code is 084235G.
The program takes 8 months, which is 2 semesters. Bond runs a three-semester-per-year study schedule.
All listed offerings are On-Campus at the Gold Coast Campus.
Start dates
The listed intakes are September 2026, January 2027, May 2027 and September 2027.
Credit points and specialisations
The degree totals 80 credit points. Elective subject credit points are also 80, which lets students tailor the degree.
There are 7 specialisation options. Students can specialise in a particular area of law to suit their career ambitions and interests.
International tuition fees
For 2026 entry, tuition is AUD 27,200 per semester and AUD 54,400 for the total program.
For 2027 entry, tuition is AUD 28,440 per semester and AUD 56,880 for the total program.
Bond describes these fees as a reference. They vary with the subjects chosen and the year of entry, and the fees for the year of entry apply.
Figures and requirements follow Bond University's published information for the intake year, so the year-of-entry figures in this article are the ones to rely on.