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Doctor of Juridical Science (20810)


The information contained in this course overview is intended only as a guide and is not part of the rules for this course. For further information (including links to unit details) consult the rules for this course and the University General Rules for Academic Courses.

Course typeDoctorate
StatusCurrent
Intake periodsBeginning of year and mid-year
DescriptionThis is a professional doctorate consisting of a combination of coursework units and thesis.
Admission requirements(a) a recognised Bachelor of Laws degree with first or upper second class honours; or a recognised Master of Laws degree with an average mark of 65 per cent or greater; or a recognised Bachelor of Laws degree and demonstrated adequate research preparation, either as part of a degree course, in the course of an occupation since graduation, or by satisfactory completion of an acceptable preliminary course; and (b) the equivalent of at least two years' professional experience in law. Applicants with qualifications from overseas institutions where English is not the medium of instruction must provide evidence of English language competency (see http://www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/10222). Applicants whose first language is not English, but who hold degrees from institutions where English is the medium of instruction, may be required to provide further evidence of English language competency.
Administered byFaculty of Law

COURSE DETAILS
Minimum credit points required144
StructureStudents must complete 42 points of optional coursework units and a six-point core research unit before commencing a 50,000- to 60,000-word thesis.
Available to international
students		Yes. For information on international student fees see 'Schedule 2: Fees'. (Enquiries: www.ask.uwa.edu.au)
Attendance typeFull- or part-time (Student visa holders should read http://www.international.uwa.edu.au/students/esos for more information.)
Delivery modeInternal
Standard full-time completion4 years
Standard part-time completion9 years
Locations offeredUWA (Crawley)
Domestic fee typeRTS
Course Co-ordinatorDirector of Postgraduate Studies

FOR MORE INFORMATION
ContactFaculty Administrative Officer
6488 2961
law-fao@law.uwa.edu.au
NoteFor those interested in the Doctor of Philosophy, see the course overview under the Graduate Research School section.
The University of Western Australia
University information CRICOS Code: 00126G
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