Doctor of Philosophy in Law

About the course

A PhD helps students to specialise in one of the key research areas from legal practice, international and taxation law. By the end of the program, students should have made a significant and unique contribution to an existing area of knowledge through a thesis under academic supervision.

What you might learn

While researching for your thesis, you will be able to access specialist support including attending seminars, writing boot camps and workshops. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to demonstrate academic leadership, creativity and innovation in your research work.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as project manager, policy specialist, academic, lawyer, consultant, mediation specialist, and etc. in companies including United Nations, the High Court, Baker McKenzie, Kirkland & Ellis, DLA Piper, and etc.

Living Costs in Sydney**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2024)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com