OpenDoctoral degreeSociety and Culture

Doctor of Legal Science (Research)

ProviderBond University
Course code: SIA-210406UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

Advance your knowledge and research skills in an area of law of your choice with Bonds Doctor of Legal Science (Research) (SJD) program, a higher degree by research program combining coursework and a thesis on an approved topic. The coursework is comprised of six postgraduate law subjects. The thesis is a written work that a significant and original contribution to our knowledge or understanding of an aspect of law and that demonstrates your capacity to engage in independent research. (Students with a Master of Laws (LLM) have the option to reduce the coursework component in lieu of a longer thesis.)

Course record

CRICOS

00017B

Studies in Australia

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

  • Applicants must have a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor with Honours, Master of Laws degree or equivalent.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Campuses & intake dates

  • Gold CoastQLD