Overview

Monash University has a proud tradition of research excellence, and is committed to providing the highest quality of graduate research education. By undertaking your graduate studies at Monash, you will have the opportunity to be part of our stimulating and supportive and professional research environment.

Monash Law delivers diverse and innovative opportunities to undertake high quality and cross-disciplinary legal research.

Key Facts

Your study of the PhD in Law at Monash University 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.

Programme Structure

The Doctor of Philosophy program may be undertaken in any area of research, including:

Commercial law

Comparative law

Criminal law

Administrative law

eLaw

Family law

Health law

Human rights law

Environmental law

Equity and property law

Intellectual property law

International trade law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-07-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Applications for admission can take up to six weeks to be processed, and will usually be assessed after scholarship results have been released

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Law Public Law Business Law View 11 other PhDs in Business Law in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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94

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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

CRICOS Course Code: 041046B
a bachelor's degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant field, and which normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field;
a course leading to a level rated by the relevant department, faculty and committee as equivalent to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field;
a master's degree that entails work, normally including a significant research component, including at least 25% of one full time equivalent year of work, including a thesis. It is normally expected that a grade of honours 2A has been obtained for the research thesis or project. Where ungraded, examiners' reports will be taken into account; or
have qualifications which in the opinion of GRC are deemed equivalent.

Tuition Fee

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International

43400 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43400 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 AUD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Law.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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