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Doctor of Philosophy for 2009

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Course overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in the Faculty of Law may be undertaken in the principal areas of research offered by the faculty, including commercial law, comparative law, criminal law, administrative law, eLaw, family law, forensic studies, health and medical law, human rights law, environmental law, equity and property law, intellectual property law, international trade law, transport law, public law and torts. It is particularly relevant to those contemplating an academic career in law. Candidates for the PhD are required to complete a thesis of up to 100,000 words which must be of a standard comparable to legal writings found in scholarly law journals. The thesis must demonstrate an ability to carry out independent research and to analyse and synthesise legal concepts.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time
Intakes First semester, second semester, summer semester First semester, second semester, summer semester
Course Content University handbook entry for this course University handbook entry for this course
Duration 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time 4 years
Fees for 2009

Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost

 Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$8,677 AUD

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

Research Training Scheme (RTS)
RTS places are available to Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$23,860 AUD
How to apply Entry requirements and applications - domestic students Entry requirements and applications - international students
CRICOS code Not applicable 041046B
Monash course code 0069 0069
Faculty Faculty of Law Faculty of Law
Contact Higher degrees by research coordinator: email research@law.monash.edu.au; telephone: +61 3 990 53342 Higher degrees by research coordinator: email research@law.monash.edu.au; telephone: +61 3 990 53342

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