Juris Doctor Program By Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia) |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

42,000 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

JD

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The law forms the foundation on which civilised societies are based. In fact, it underpins many of society’s social, economic and scientific challenges. Having a knowledge of law will allow you to expertly respond to a range of individual, corporate, national and global problems. The Juris Doctor will prepare you for a range of careers in Australia and globally, as well as satisfy the educational requirements to become a legal practitioner. It continues Macquarie’s tradition of providing interdisciplinary and contextual perspectives on the study of law. With a rapidly evolving job market, it’s vital that you have the right skills to evolve with it. We’ll help you upskill or reskill so you can take the next career step in your current industry, or move to one that matches your changing interests. View professions and potential employers.

Program overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

JD

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The law forms the foundation on which civilised societies are based. In fact, it underpins many of society’s social, economic and scientific challenges. Having a knowledge of law will allow you to expertly respond to a range of individual, corporate, national and global problems. The Juris Doctor will prepare you for a range of careers in Australia and globally, as well as satisfy the educational requirements to become a legal practitioner. It continues Macquarie’s tradition of providing interdisciplinary and contextual perspectives on the study of law. With a rapidly evolving job market, it’s vital that you have the right skills to evolve with it. We’ll help you upskill or reskill so you can take the next career step in your current industry, or move to one that matches your changing interests. View professions and potential employers.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

7+
185+
94+
65+
AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65; OR AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65; OR AQF level 9 Master by coursework or above qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65; OR Graduate Certificate of Laws completed at Macquarie University. Where a student holds more than one degree, Macquarie bases assessment on the degree with the best WAM.
3 Years
Feb
Jul

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

36,300 AUD
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International Students

42,000 AUD
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Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world.

With world-leading facilities, industry connections, flexible curriculum, and an award-winning internship program, graduates get the real-world experience they need to get ahead.

Renowned for our expertise in areas like business, health and medical sciences, we offer a wide range of exceptional undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree research degrees that are informed by our world leading research discoveries.

Macquarie offers undergraduate courses in the following areas:

  • Accounting
  • Actuarial Studies
  • Biotechnology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Chiropractic
  • Commerce
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Information Technology
  • International Relations
  • International Communications
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Media
  • Psychology 
  • Study Abroad and Exchange (short-term programs)


Flexible foundations and pathways

The Macquarie University College offers a seamless pathway into our undergraduate degrees for students who are seeking a flexible entry option. Bridging the gap between secondary school and university, the College brings together foundation, diploma and English language programs. With everything all in the one place on our campus, students can enjoy being part of our vibrant community from the very beginning.

More information on our range of undergraduate degrees can be found on our website.

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Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world.
With world-leading facilities, industry connections, flexible curriculum, and an award-winning internship program, graduates get the real-world experience they need to get ahead.

Renowned for our expertise in areas like business, health and medical sciences, we offer a wide range of exceptional undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree research degrees that are informed by our world leading research discoveries.

Postgraduate degrees are offered in the following areas: 

  • Media and creative arts
  • Society, languages, history and culture
  • Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism
  • Law
  • Business
  • Education and teaching
  • Linguistics, speech and hearing
  • Psychology
  • Science
  • Environment
  • Engineering and information technology
  • Health and medical sciences


  More information on our range of postgraduate degrees can be found on our website.

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