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Course Level

Doctor Degree (By Research)

CRICOS

048355K

Doctor of Philosophy, ANU College of Law

The Australian National University provides PhD students with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support. When selecting a research program, an institutions reputation is everything. ANU is one of the worlds leading universities, and the smart choice for your research program. As a PhD student 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.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Canberra

Full-time - 4 years

N/A
N/A

Structure

The Doctor of Philosophy requires the submission and successful examination of a thesis of up to 100,000 words.

Subjects

  • LAWS9800 Advanced Legal Methods and Legal Writing

Entry requirements

  • Applicants must:
  • 1. Present a relevant Bachelor Honours degree or international equivalent
  • With a First Class or minimum upper Second Class Honours Upper (H2A), usually in Law, from an Australian university
  • a Masters in Law (LLM) with a distinction average
  • qualification equivalent or superior to these as determined by the Director of Higher Degree Research
  • an equivalent combination of qualifications, research publications and/or professional experience related to the field of study. or
  • 2. Have the written approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis.
  • 3. Provide:
  • A detailed research proposal outlining your intended research, (applicants should seek guidance from the potential supervisor regarding length and content)
  • Original evidence of all relevant academic qualifications and graduation documentation (with English translation as appropriate)
  • An up to date CV including academic qualifications, work experience and research publications
  • At least two academic referee reports.
  • All applicants must meet the Universitys English Language Admission Requirements for Students