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Postgraduate handbook 2005 - Law

Doctor of Philosophy

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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