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Doctor of Philosophy (Law )


  • Monash University
  • Course CRICOS Code:041046B
  • World Ranking (QS):NO.55
  • Course Duration:3-4 years
  • Australian State:VictoriaVIC
  • Australian City:Melbourne
  • Course Intake:Semester 1,Semester 2

Course Description

Monash Law delivers diverse and innovative opportunities to undertake high quality and cross-disciplinary legal research. A PhD in Law takes the form of the Monash Doctoral Program – a PhD for the 21st century. At the core of the program is an extensive, independent research project on an agreed chosen topic, supported by at least two expert academic supervisors. Your study will result in a research thesis or alternative approved output, which makes a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on your chosen topic. The research component is enhanced by professional development activities that provide you with the skills required to make an impact in academia, industry, government or the wider community.

Basic Information

Course Discipline Law
Faculty Faculty of Law
Qualification Level PhD
2024 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) $AUD 37,400
Course Duration 3-4 years
Campus(es) Clayton

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study. See the Section 2.1 of the Graduate Research Handbooks for detailed information. Please refer to: https://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/handbooks/masters/chapter-two/2-1
English Requirements IELTS : 7.0 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5 and Speaking 6.5 TOEFL Internet-based test: 94 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 20 and Writing 24 PTE: 65 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 58, Reading 58, Speaking 58 and Writing 58 Please refer to : https://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/handbooks/content/chapter-two/2-2
Portfolio Required NO
Work Experience Required NO