Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD (Law) in Hawthorn Australia | Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology
|
Hawthorn Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
37,200
(c. USD26,524.05)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Law involves conducting supervised research to produce an innovative and meaningful contribution to your field. Your research could take various forms, including theoretical, investigative, practical, experimental, or creative approaches.
Key competencies developed
Critical analysis
Effective decision-making
Sound judgment
Reasoned thinking and logic
Verbal and written communication
Organizational leadership
Potential career paths
Research specialist
University professor
Government, corporate, or NGO consultant
Policy analyst
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have completed at least four years (or equivalent) of tertiary education studies in a relevant discipline at a high level of achievement, and must have been approved for the award of the degree(s) for which they studied.
A high level of achievement is defined as the equivalent of a four year Swinburne Honours degree that includes a significant research component in the fourth year, leading to an Honours degree class 1 (average grade between 80-100) or class 2A (average grade between 70-79) level.
Four years of tertiary studies can be demonstrated by the completion of any of the combinations of qualifications below, at the required standard of achievement:
a Bachelor's degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Research, or
a Bachelor's degree (three or four years) and an Honours year, or
a Bachelor's degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Coursework, or
a Bachelor's degree (three or four years) and a postgraduate diploma in Psychology, or
a Bachelor's degree (four years) in an approved discipline.
minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0 or a TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 (with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20.
satisfactory completion of Swinburne's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced level certificate at the postgraduate level (EAP 5: PG-70%)
successful completion of a total of 24 months (full time equivalent) of formal study where the language of instruction and assessment was English at AQF level 7 or above (or equivalent) at an approved university no longer than 60 months before submitting your application
successful completion of a degree where the language of instruction and assessment was English at AQF level 8 or above (or equivalent) at an approved university no more than 60 months prior to submitting their application for candidature
A high level of achievement is defined as the equivalent of a four year Swinburne Honours degree that includes a significant research component in the fourth year, leading to an Honours degree class 1 (average grade between 80-100) or class 2A (average grade between 70-79) level.
Four years of tertiary studies can be demonstrated by the completion of any of the combinations of qualifications below, at the required standard of achievement:
a Bachelor's degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Research, or
a Bachelor's degree (three or four years) and an Honours year, or
a Bachelor's degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Coursework, or
a Bachelor's degree (three or four years) and a postgraduate diploma in Psychology, or
a Bachelor's degree (four years) in an approved discipline.
minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0 or a TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 (with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20.
satisfactory completion of Swinburne's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced level certificate at the postgraduate level (EAP 5: PG-70%)
successful completion of a total of 24 months (full time equivalent) of formal study where the language of instruction and assessment was English at AQF level 7 or above (or equivalent) at an approved university no longer than 60 months before submitting your application
successful completion of a degree where the language of instruction and assessment was English at AQF level 8 or above (or equivalent) at an approved university no more than 60 months prior to submitting their application for candidature
Tuition
AUD
37,200