Study Doctor of Philosophy in Law (Private and Commercial Law) at University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) in Australia,
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Doctor of Philosophy in Law (Private and Commercial Law)

Australia

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What will I learn?

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is offered in all faculties of the University of New South Wales and encourages initiative and originality in research. Candidates should make a significant contribution to knowledge in their field. This program involves a minimum of three years full-time study. Students undertake supervised research leading to the production of the thesis. The length of a doctoral thesis normally should not exceed 100,000 words of text and should be submitted for examination within 4 years of full-time study.

CRICOS

006396D

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$54,720.00 (US$ 36,061) per year
Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$54,720.00 (US$ 36,061) per year
Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

June 2027

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

As a general guide, the UNSW entry requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy are as follows-A candidate for the degree shall have been awarded an appropriate degree of Bachelor with Honours from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution at a level acceptable to the Research Committee of the appropriate Faculty.Candidates may apply to convert to a PhD after one year's full-time enrolment in a Masters by Research program by by attending a Confirmation of Candidature Review Panel and satisfying the requirements of this Review Panel as set out in the Research Progress Review and Confirmation of Candidatures ProcedureIn exceptional cases an applicant who submits evidence of such other academic and professional qualifications as may be approved by the Committee may be permitted to enrol for the degree.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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