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Juris Doctor (SCM002.1)

Masters.
University of Canberra

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Juris Doctor is a three-year masters-level law degree for graduates who have already completed a bachelor degree in another discipline. Delivered online with content developed by the Canberra Law School, it builds foundational and advanced legal knowledge and practical skills for professional practice. This masters qualification prepares you for postgraduate study and legal careers in the discipline of Law. The programme develops advanced legal analysis, professional practice skills, and specialist knowledge for complex legal and regulatory contexts.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue legal and law-related roles across government, private practice, corporate and not-for-profit sectors. Typical pathways include roles supporting legal practice, policy and regulatory work, compliance, contracts and governance, and advocacy-related positions. This masters-level Juris Doctor supports progression toward professional legal careers within the discipline of Law. Preparing graduates for legal practice, in-house counsel, policy advisory, and specialist professional roles in Law.


Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$34,000 per year

tick icon Local:

A$34,000 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

3 years

campus icon Campuses

Online
UC - Canberra

tick icon Course Code

SCM002

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

A$7,000

tick iconUNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA - GEMS INTERNATIONAL PARTNER SCHOLARSHIP

10% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL COURSE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

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