Doctor of Legal Science (Research)
Business, administration and law
Advance your knowledge and research skills in an area of law of your choice with Bonds Doctor of Legal Science (Research) (SJD) program, a higher degree by research program combining coursework and a thesis on an approved topic. The coursework is comprised of six postgraduate law subjects. The thesis is a written work that a significant and original contribution to our knowledge or understanding of an aspect of law and that demonstrates your capacity to engage in independent research. (Students
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree
- AQF 10
- Campus
- Robina
- QLD · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 093848D
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Course overview
Advance your knowledge and research skills in an area of law of your choice with Bonds Doctor of Legal Science (Research) (SJD) program, a higher degree by research program combining coursework and a thesis on an approved topic. The coursework is comprised of six postgraduate law subjects. The thesis is a written work that a significant and original contribution to our knowledge or understanding of an aspect of law and that demonstrates your capacity to engage in independent research. (Students with a Master of Laws (LLM) have the option to reduce the coursework component in lieu of a longer thesis.)
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 6.5 · R 6.5 · W 6.5 · S 6.5
- TOEFL iBTOverall 94L 20 · R 20 · W 24 · S 20
- PTE AcademicOverall 65L 58 · R 58 · W 58 · S 58
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Applicants must have a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor with Honours, Master of Laws degree or equivalent.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Gold Coast campus | — | — | $42,000per year | International students |
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Gold Coast campus | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Gold Coast campus | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Gold Coast | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Gold Coast | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.