Doctor of Philosophy (Law)
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The Doctor of Philosophy undertaken purely by research is delivered by the Sir Zelman Cowen Centre within the School of Law. Academic staff with suitable qualifications and proven research skills supervise students undertaking law related projects.
Course Essentials
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Location:
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Study mode:Full Time and Part Time
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Delivery mode:On campus
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Course code:BPLL
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Duration:4 years
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This information is for Australian residents.
How to apply
We are currently accepting applications for this course.
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You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.
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Victoria Law School
Course Objectives
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Units and electives
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- Unit code
- BLO8002
- Credits
- 48
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- Unit code
- BLO8003
- Credits
- 24
The course comprises a research thesis.
What's a unit?
A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.
Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.
Credits
Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.
Admission Information
- Year 12:
Applicants should normally have completed either a Masters degree or a four year undergraduate degree with Honours or its equivalent of a high standard. Some Schools/Centres/Institutes require students to enrol in a Masters program in the first instance to demonstrate their ability despite students having the qualifications outlined above.