
Melbourne Law School Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Melbourne Law School aims to admit outstanding graduates from a wide variety of countries and to provide them with a world class experience in undertaking a graduate research degree. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree requires you to undertake a substantial piece of independent and original research under academic supervision. The research thesis is examined externally by scholars with international standing in the research field of the thesis topic.
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree
- AQF 10
- Campus
- Parkville
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 056956G
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Course overview
Melbourne Law School aims to admit outstanding graduates from a wide variety of countries and to provide them with a world class experience in undertaking a graduate research degree. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree requires you to undertake a substantial piece of independent and original research under academic supervision. The research thesis is examined externally by scholars with international standing in the research field of the thesis topic.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Skip to main content Graduate Research Doctor of Philosophy - Law - #1 in Australia for Law(link opens in new window) - #8 in the world for Law(link opens in new window) - Course code: DR-PHILLAW Showing information for Domestic students International students Duration 4 years full time / 8 years part time Mode (Location) On campus (Parkville) Intake Flexible See How to apply Fees Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) places available Learn more How to apply Enquire Register for updates Doctor of Philosophy - LawHow to applyEnquire Entry requirements OverviewEntry requirementsCourse structureCareer outcomesStudent experienceFees & scholarshipsHow to apply Entry requirements Entry requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy - Law Course overview Course structure How can we help? Find a course How to apply Support centre Contact us Acknowledgement of Country We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Owners of the unceded lands on which we work, learn and live. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future, and acknowledge the importance of Indigenous knowledge in the Academy. Read about our Indigenous priorities - About us - Careers at Melbourne - Safety and respect - Newsroom - Contact - Campus locations Contact details Phone13 MELB (13 6352) International+61 3 9035 5511 Address The University of Melbourne Grattan Street, Parkville Victoria 3010 Australia Connect with us - Visit University of Melbourne on Facebook - Visit University of Melbourne on LinkedIn - Visit University of Melbourne on Instagram - Visit University of Melbourne on WeChat - Visit University of Melbourne on TikTok - Emergency - Terms and privacy - Accessibility - Privacy The University of Melbourne (Australian University) PRV12150 CRICOS: 00116K ABN: 84 002 705 224 This site uses and shares cookies and similar technologies to personalise your experience, advertise to you where you have opted in and provide content from third-parties as well as analyse our usage. You consent to our use of such technologies by proceeding. You can change your mind or consent choices at any time. Visit our Privacy Statement for further information. Accept cookies Cookie preferences
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Skip to main content Graduate Research Doctor of Philosophy - Law - #1 in Australia for Law(link opens in new window) - #8 in the world for Law(link opens in new window) - Course code: DR-PHILLAW Showing information for Domestic students International students Duration 4 years full time / 8 years part time Mode (Location) On campus (Parkville) Intake Flexible See How to apply Fees Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) places available Learn more How to apply Enquire Register for updates Doctor of Philosophy - LawHow to applyEnquire Entry requirements OverviewEntry requirementsCourse structureCareer outcomesStudent experienceFees & scholarshipsHow to apply Entry requirements Entry requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy - Law Course overview Course structure How can we help? Find a course How to apply Support centre Contact us Acknowledgement of Country We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Owners of the unceded lands on which we work, learn and live. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future, and acknowledge the importance of Indigenous knowledge in the Academy. Read about our Indigenous priorities - About us - Careers at Melbourne - Safety and respect - Newsroom - Contact - Campus locations Contact details Phone13 MELB (13 6352) International+61 3 9035 5511 Address The University of Melbourne Grattan Street, Parkville Victoria 3010 Australia Connect with us - Visit University of Melbourne on Facebook - Visit University of Melbourne on LinkedIn - Visit University of Melbourne on Instagram - Visit University of Melbourne on WeChat - Visit University of Melbourne on TikTok - Emergency - Terms and privacy - Accessibility - Privacy The University of Melbourne (Australian University) PRV12150 CRICOS: 00116K ABN: 84 002 705 224 This site uses and shares cookies and similar technologies to personalise your experience, advertise to you where you have opted in and provide content from third-parties as well as analyse our usage. You consent to our use of such technologies by proceeding. You can change your mind or consent choices at any time. Visit our Privacy Statement for further information. Accept cookies Cookie preferences
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 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $54,504per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Melbourne Law School Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)study.unimelb.edu.au
- The University of Melbourneunimelb.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Information for international students from ChinaOfficial source
- English language requirementsOfficial source
- Graduate coursework entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Graduate research entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Undergraduate entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Australian Year 12 international entry score guideOfficial source
- GCE A Levels entry score guideOfficial source
- International Baccalaureate entry score guideOfficial source
- Trinity College Foundation Studies entry score guideOfficial source
- Official course catalogue and course-specific entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

