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PhD of Law

Curtin University

  • Perth, Australia
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

A structured research doctorate in law leading to a PhD thesis.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Law can develop the ability to interpret relevant legal or policy concepts
  • Evaluate evidence and arguments and communicate structured
  • Ethically informed analysis
  • And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Paralegal Assistant
  • Legal Researcher
  • Compliance Assistant

Curriculum

  • Structured PhD in Law (four years full-time
  • Six part-time unless stated): an original research thesis written under a supervisor
  • Supported by taught graduate-education modules
  • Discipline-specific modules and progress milestones. Applications are accepted at any time.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Not published on the course pages (no academic entry text)
  • Applicants must name a research topic and supervisor and submit a research proposal (https://www.curtin.edu.au/study/applying/research/)

Accepted academic background

Not published on the course pages (no academic entry text); applicants must name a research topic and supervisor and submit a research proposal (https://www.curtin.edu.au/study/applying/research/)

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.0 (no band below 7.0)
  • IELTS Academic 7

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Previous degree certificate
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose
  • Research proposal
  • Academic references
  • English language proficiency evidence if required
  • Passport identification page

How to apply

  1. Review the Law admission requirements at Curtin University. Identify the research area and prepare a research proposal. Contact a potential supervisor if the program requires one. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year$40,131 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit$10,000 AUD

Program details

CampusCurtin Perth (Bentley)
Faculty or schoolAcademic Studies
DepartmentDepartment of Law and Social Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteCurtin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for PhD of Law.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left

  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jul 2027

    229 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.