PhD in Law (Integrated)
Become a leading researcher in law and its application. Our integrated program offers a path to a PhD in Law for graduates with limited research experience.
Integrated PhD in Law program at VU
During the first year of our integrated PhD in Law, you’ll benefit from intensive research training. After passing the coursework and thesis with a 70% average, you’ll begin your own original and important research into local or international law.
Our team of leading legal researchers will support you throughout your PhD. You’ll also benefit from a research program with strong links with public-sector organisations and private law firms.
Our governance research program focuses on:
- governance and regulation
- the scholarship of legal education
- international law
- courts and justice.
You’ll learn to present your research findings clearly and effectively in a thesis and through:
- conferences
- public presentations for broader audiences
- journals
- books
- other publications.
Campus Information
City Queen
The City Queen Campus is made up of two main heritage buildings in the heart of Melbourne's legal precinct, and two smaller buildings. It has the Victoria Law School, Law Library and moot courts
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
A PhD in Law will help you advance your career as a barrister or solicitor. It also opens the doors to academic or government-advisory roles.
PSW Opportunity
- 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Master’s degree with thesis;
or - admissible bachelor degree Completed with a degree classification (as awarded on degree certificate) of first Division with Distinction (70%).
English Language Requirement
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Achieved an IELTS (Academic Module) result with an overall score of 6.5 (no band less than 6) or equivalent and completed a qualification at AQF level 8 or above, typically in a cognate discipline (including a qualification without minor thesis), with Honours or its equivalent at a high standard.
- Course Code: 088588F
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
132400 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A