Overview
The Legal Science (Research) from Bond University is a higher degree by research program awarded for a combination of coursework followed by a 50,000 word thesis. Students with an awarded Master of Laws (LLM) may choose to reduce the coursework component in lieu of a longer thesis. The thesis represents a significant contribution to the knowledge or understanding of an aspect of law and demonstrates the capacity of the student to carry out independent research at an appropriate level.
Professional outcomes
The research industry extends from universities, not-for-profit organisations and government departments to industry bodies and major private enterprises.
The university sector offers particularly varied career opportunities in the research field, with campus-based research institutes and smaller specialist units attracting grants and private sector funding to carry out a wide range of needs-driven research commissions.
Ultimately, you will have the satisfaction of seeing the results of your research being applied in the real world to create better ways of doing and being.
Programme Structure
The Doctor of Legal Science (Research) program has two components, as follows:
- Coursework (6 subjects)
Students must choose six subjects from the list of postgraduate law electives.
A full-time enrolment load is equivalent to 30cps per semester.
- Thesis
Students must complete a major dissertation (of approximately 60,000 words which represents an original contribution to the knowledge and understanding of an aspect of law and which demonstrates a capacity for independent research. The Faculty must approve the topic and appropriate supervision must be available.
- Teaching methodology
Bond University’s teaching methodology involves a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, examinations, projects, presentations, assignments, computer labs and industry projects.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
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Disciplines
Legal Studies View 10 other PhDs in Legal Studies in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS code: 093848D
- Applicants must have a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor with Honours, Master of Laws degree or equivalent.
- Candidates for the Doctor of Legal Science (Research) degree must satisfy the Dean that they have the academic, research and writing abilities to produce a written research thesis in English of approximately 50,000 words.
- Admission is on the basis of an approved research proposal and availability of appropriate supervision. Applicants are required to complete six subjects listed under the Master of Laws before undertaking the thesis component.
- Alternatively, admission may be awarded through transferring from the Master of Laws coursework to the thesis component of the research. Applicants will have achieved an average of at least 75 per cent in the Master of Laws coursework.
Tuition Fee
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International
41170 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41170 AUD per year during 48 months. -
National
41170 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 41170 AUD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Gold Coast
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Scholarships Information
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