Overview

As a Law PhD student at Australian National University you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.

Employment Opportunities

HDR study at the ANU College of Law can provide students with career options within academia, private industry, or public service.

For those students entitled to work in the legal profession, HDR study can also lead to a range of professional career options.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

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The completion of a Doctor of Philosophy normally takes between three and four years of full-time study or part-time equivalent and is conducted in English.

The award is made on the basis of independent research resulting in a detailed thesis comprising original written work, normally of up to 100,000 words, that is independently assessed by no fewer than two external examiners of international standing.

All candidates are required to complete Research Integrity Training.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Public Law Business Law View 9 other PhDs in Public Law in Australia

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Academic requirements

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

With a First Class or minimum upper Second Class Honours – Upper (H2A), usually in Law, from an Australian university; or

a Masters in Law (LLM) with a distinction average; or

qualification equivalent or superior to these as determined by the Director of Higher Degree Research; or

an equivalent combination of qualifications, research publications and/or professional experience related to the field of study.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

53110 AUD / year

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Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Employment Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

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General requirements

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Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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