Study Doctor of Philosophy (Law) at University of Wollongong in Australia, Faculty of Business and Law

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is for candidates who have either an excellent research background in law or equivalent high-level professional experience in a law-related field.The qualification will provide you with the opportunity to pursue in-depth research in a specific area of law. You are expected to develop a research thesis that leads to an original and significant contribution to knowledge in that field. The UOW School of Law is distinguished by a strong commitment to interdisciplinary approaches and ‘real-world’ relevance, and the academic staff have an established reputation for innovative, applied and intersectional legal research focused on social justice.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Business and Law

CRICOS

087640D

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

A$37,008.00 (US$ 24,389) per year

OSHC (health insurance)-$483

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

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Wollongong Campus

Northfields Avenue,

Wollongong,

New South Wales,

2500, Illawarra, Australia

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

A$37,008.00 (US$ 24,389) per year

OSHC (health insurance)-$483

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

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Innovation Campus

Squires Way,

North Wollongong,

New South Wales,

2500, Wollongong, Australia

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Entry requirements

For international students

An Honours degree at Class II, Division 1 or higher. A Research Masters with at least two-thirds of the degree comprising a thesis. A UOW Masters of Research with an equivalent average mark of 70+. A Coursework Masters with a substantial thesis and an equivalent average mark of 75+ or GPA 3.2 out of 4. Other forms of research experience may also be considered. Special Admissions Requirements - All applicants for research degrees must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should Commence with a statement detailing any previous research or project experience you have undertaken, including, if possible, a copy of the abstract of such work. Contain, in no more than one additional page, a clearly focussed research proposal for the study you would wish to undertake throughout your registration in the course. Conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course

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