Macquarie University

Master of International Trade and Commerce Law

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Resolve contemporary problems in international trade and commercial law through independent research.

Course overview

Promoting international trade - exchanging capital, goods and services across international borders or territories - is an indispensable element of global peace and stability. For such trade to thrive, countries must have laws that allow modern contract practices and guarantee the rule of law in business transactions.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time.
12 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,162.5
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 40 cp (4 units) per semester or 80 cp (8 units) per year.
Intake
New start dates announced soon
Units
8
Fees
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What you will study

To complete the Master of International Trade and Commerce Law, Students must complete 80 credit points.

Essential Units

  • International Law
  • Research Methodologies in Law
  • International Trade Law
  • International Commercial Law

Elective Units

Complete 40 credit points from the following options.

  • Competition Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Corporate Governance Law 
  • Trade and Environment Law
  • Energy and Natural Resources Law 
  • Law and Technology 
  • Law of the Sea

Entry Requirements

  • AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent

Meet two of the following three criteria:

  • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
  • Approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
  • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65

Recognition of Prior Learning

With recognition of prior learning (RPL), you could get credit for your prior study and experience, reducing the duration of your studies. Credit is awarded for formal and informal or non-formal learning. You’ll need to apply for RPL once you receive your offer to study at Macquarie.

Outcomes

Career Outcomes

  • Barrister or Solicitor
  • Business Executive
  • Community Advocate
  • Diplomat
  • Entrepreneur
  • In-House Counsel
  • Lobbyist
  • Policy Adviser
  • Politician
  • Trade Law Specialist.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated annual fee in 2025: $33,300 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The estimated fee displayed is based on a standard full-time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you'll pay the fee that is current for the year that you enroll.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.