Overview

This Law programme at Deakin University is a rigorous, three-year program producing high-quality researchers who can pursue academic or high-end research careers in industry or government. We keep the program small, so that close student–faculty collaboration and personalised support are integral to your studies.

Key facts:

Our three-year PhD programs provide rigorous training and supervision by world-class researchers. Our PhD discipline areas are:

accounting
economics
finance
information systems or business analytics
management
marketing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophy of Research

Qualitative Research Methods

Quantitative Research Methods

Meta-analysis Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00

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Language

English

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94

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IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Geelong, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Warrnambool, Australia

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 8 other PhDs in Legal Studies in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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94

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry to Deakin Business School and Deakin Law School PhD program is based on a demonstrated capacity to undertake significant independent research at a very high standard in the proposed field of study. Applicants applying to undertake a PhD must:

Meet Deakin University’s English language requirements; and
Have completed an appropriate qualification in a relevant discipline from a recognised tertiary institution at the standard specified.
Your latest qualification (Masters/Honours) should not be more than 5 years old, or you should provide an additional portfolio of evidence of equivalent research or professional experience and outputs from the last five years
You should have at least 2 research methods units in your prior studies

CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32600 AUD / year

≈ 32600 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

If you're an Australian citizen or permanent visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen, you won't need to pay tuition fees for your research degree.

Living costs

Geelong

Australia

1000 - 2000 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Geelong

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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