Doctor of Philosophy (Law) 36 months PHD Programme By The University of Sydney |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

58,400 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Law and Legal StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Sydney Law School equips you for careers in advanced research, policy development, public service, tertiary teaching or professional leadership. Join a vibrant research culture and engage with internationally renowned experts across a range of fields.

Applicants require a Master's degree (with a significant research component) and/or Bachelor's degree with first or upper second class honours. Doctor of Philosophy (Law) is ideal for those pursuing careers in academia, policy development, government, international organizations, or advanced legal research.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Sydney Law School equips you for careers in advanced research, policy development, public service, tertiary teaching or professional leadership. Join a vibrant research culture and engage with internationally renowned experts across a range of fields.

Applicants require a Master's degree (with a significant research component) and/or Bachelor's degree with first or upper second class honours. Doctor of Philosophy (Law) is ideal for those pursuing careers in academia, policy development, government, international organizations, or advanced legal research.

Admission Requirements

72+
96+
7+

There are three main conditions of admission, namely:

(i) academic qualifications

(ii) research and publication experience

(iii) suitability of the proposed course of study and research

If you are not academically qualified to undertake a research degree, you may consider pursuing your research interests through coursework study before progressing to a research degree.

The minimum requirement for admission is completion of one of the following degrees:

·       a bachelor’s degree with first or upper second class honours; or

·       a master’s degree by research; or

·       a master’s degree by coursework awarded at High Distinction or Distinction level, and including a research component equivalent to 25% of one year of full-time enrolment; or

·       a qualification deemed equivalent to one of the above degrees, as determined by the Law School Postgraduate Research Education Committee.

3 Years
Aug
Feb

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

International
58,400 AUD

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