Gold Coast,
QLD,
Australia
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Legal Science (Research) in Robina Australia | Bond University
Bond University
|
Robina Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
42,000
(c. USD29,618.4)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Doctor of Legal Science (Research) (SJD) is an advanced research degree program consisting of coursework and a 50,000-word dissertation. Candidates holding a Master of Laws (LLM) degree may opt to complete less coursework in exchange for an extended thesis. The dissertation must make a substantial scholarly contribution to legal knowledge and showcase the candidate's ability to conduct independent, high-level research.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission is on the basis of an approved research proposal and availability of appropriate supervision. Applicants are required to complete six subjects listed under the Master of Laws before undertaking the thesis component.
Alternatively, admission may be awarded through transferring from the Master of Laws coursework to the thesis component of the research. Applicants will have achieved an average of at least 75 per cent in the Master of Laws coursework.
English language proficiency requirements:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic Overall score 7.0 with no sub score less than 6.5
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT): Overall score 94, no scores below 24 in Writing, and 20 in Speaking, Reading and Listening
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Academic Overall score 65 with no Communicative Scores below 58
Tuition
AUD
42,000