Overview
As a Law PhD student at Australian National University you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.
Employment Opportunities
- HDR study at the ANU College of Law can provide students with career options within academia, private industry, or public service.
- For those students entitled to work in the legal profession, HDR study can also lead to a range of professional career options.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- When selecting a research program, an institution's reputation is everything.
- ANU is one of the world's leading universities, and the smart choice for your research program.
- The completion of a Doctor of Philosophy normally takes between three and four years of full-time study or part-time equivalent and is conducted in English.
- The award is made on the basis of independent research resulting in a detailed thesis comprising original written work, normally of up to 100,000 words, that is independently assessed by no fewer than two external examiners of international standing.
- All candidates are required to complete Research Integrity Training.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
You can apply at any time of the year – but if you would like to be considered for a scholarship, you will need to send your application within the scholarship’
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Law Business Law View 11 other PhDs in Public Law in AustraliaAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- With a First Class or minimum upper Second Class Honours – Upper (H2A), usually in Law, from an Australian university; or
- a Masters in Law (LLM) with a distinction average; or
- qualification equivalent or superior to these as determined by the Director of Higher Degree Research; or
- an equivalent combination of qualifications, research publications and/or professional experience related to the field of study.
- CRICOS CODE: 048355K
Tuition Fee
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International
48033 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 48033 AUD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Canberra
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Law.
Available Scholarships
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