Perth,
WA,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Juridical Science in Crawley Australia | The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia
|
Crawley Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
54,600
(c. USD38,423.17)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Juridical Science Doctorate offers a unique chance to earn prestigious professional acknowledgment for exceptional research work. Combining academic coursework with a thesis requirement, this advanced degree honors significant original contributions to legal scholarship. It serves as a springboard for publishing research findings and can revitalize your professional trajectory or satisfy intellectual aspirations.
This doctoral program caters to law school graduates with appropriate background. The curriculum includes both coursework modules and a substantial 50,000-60,000 word dissertation. Before admission, candidates may need to fulfill specific requirements set by the Governing Board: (a) complete designated courses, lectures, seminars, or other assignments; (b) undertake prescribed research preparation and report on progress when required; or (c) pass a Board-approved examination. Additional details are available on the UWA Handbook website.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
a the Bachelor of Laws with first or upper second class honours or an equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA
or
bi a Juris Doctor or Master of Laws including a 12 point research project or an equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA and
ii the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 70 per cent
or
ci a bachelors degree in law or an equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA and
ii evidence of adequate research preparation as recognised by UWA and
iii at least two years of relevant professional experience or
di completed 24 points of a Master of Laws LLM at UWA or elsewhere including a 12 points research paper
ii the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 70 percent on completed LLM units and
iii a mark of at least 70 percent in the 12 points research paper
overall IELTS of 7.5, with a minimum score of 7.5 for reading and writing and a minimum of 7.0 for speaking and listening.
a the Bachelor of Laws with first or upper second class honours or an equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA
or
bi a Juris Doctor or Master of Laws including a 12 point research project or an equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA and
ii the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 70 per cent
or
ci a bachelors degree in law or an equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA and
ii evidence of adequate research preparation as recognised by UWA and
iii at least two years of relevant professional experience or
di completed 24 points of a Master of Laws LLM at UWA or elsewhere including a 12 points research paper
ii the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 70 percent on completed LLM units and
iii a mark of at least 70 percent in the 12 points research paper
overall IELTS of 7.5, with a minimum score of 7.5 for reading and writing and a minimum of 7.0 for speaking and listening.
Tuition
AUD
54,600