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.
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| Intakes | First semester, second semester, summer semester | First semester, second semester, summer semester |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time | 4 years |
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually. |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course. Research Training Scheme (RTS) |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year $25,200 AUD |
| CRICOS code | Not applicable | 041046B |
| Monash course code | 0069 | 0069 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Law | Faculty of Law |
| Contact |
Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Coordinator Email: research@law.monash.edu.au Phone: + 61 3 9905 3342 |
Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Coordinator Email: research@law.monash.edu.au Phone: + 61 3 9905 3342 |
A Bachelors degree with honours with a grade of H1 or H2A, or an equivalent qualification considered appropriate by the Monash Research Graduate School.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Applications for this course can be accepted at anytime.
Applicants should contact the Monash Research Graduate School for forms and further information.
Applications for this course can be accepted at anytime.
Applicants should contact the Monash Research Graduate School for forms and further information.
A Bachelors degree with honours with a grade of H1 or H2A, or an equivalent qualification considered appropriate by the Monash Research Graduate School.
IELTS 7 with 7 for written module; TOEFL 600 with a TWE of 5; or a computer-based TOEFL 250 with an Essay Rating (ER) of 5
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
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