Course abbreviation: PhD + 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 8 years parttime
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in the Faculty of Law may be
undertaken in any area of research offered by the Faculty of Law, including
commercial law, comparative law, criminal law, administrative law, digital law,
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. This program is
particularly relevant to those contemplating an academic career in law.
Candidates for the PhD are required to complete a thesis up to 100,000 words.
Normally, applicants for admission to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy will
have qualified for the degree of Master of Laws, or the degree of Bachelor of
Laws with first class or second class division A honours or equivalent legal
qualification considered appropriate by the Monash Research Graduate School
Committee. Applicants are admitted on the basis of their academic records,
proven research capabilities, referee and examiner reports, and published
research in English. Admission will also depend on the availability of staff to
undertake supervision. Applications for admission to candidature for the PhD
degree may be received at any time during the academic year.
Inquiries should be directed in the first instance to the research officer,
Faculty of Law, at research@law.monash.edu.au.
The application form for admission to the PhD as well as information regarding
scholarships and grants that may be available to applicants can be obtained
from the Monash Research Graduate School.
Application procedures and requirements for the degree are set out in the
Doctoral Information Handbook, available from the school's website at
http://www.monash.edu.au/phdschol/docprog/handbook/content.html.
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