Course Level
Doctor Degree (By Coursework)
CRICOS
079539A
Juris Doctor
The law forms the foundation on which civilised societies are based. In fact, it underpins many of societys social, economic and scientific challenges. Having a knowledge of law will allow you to expertly respond to a range of individual, corporate, national and global problems. The Juris Doctor will prepare you for a range of careers in Australia and globally, as well as satisfy the educational requirements to become a legal practitioner. It continues Macquaries tradition of providing interdisciplinary and contextual perspectives on the study of law.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Online Campus | Online/Off-campus - 3 years | $120,600 | N/A |
Wallumattagal Campus Macquarie Park | Full-time - 3 years | $120,600 | N/A |
Structure
Total Credit Points 240
Subjects
- LAWS8001 Foundations of Law
- LAWS8002 Criminal Justice and Public Policy
- LAWS8005Theories of Law and Justice
- LAWS8006 Applied Legal Ethics
- LAWS8009 Property Law
- LAWS8010 Equity and Trusts
- LAWS8011 Company Law
- LAWS8013 Civil and Criminal Procedure
- LAWS8014 Evidence
- LAWS8015 International Law
- LAWS8018 Research Methodologies in Law
- LAWS8027 Law of Obligations III - Remedies
- LAWS8030 The Law of Obligations I - Contracts
- LAWS8040 Law of Obligations II - Torts
- LAWS8070 Constitutional Law
- LAWS8080 Administrative Law
- LAWS8099 Professional and Community Engagement
- LAWS8019 Dispute Resolution Processes and Law
Entry requirements
- AQF level 7 bachelors qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65
- AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65
- AQF level 9 Master by coursework or above qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65
- Graduate Certificate of Laws completed at Macquarie University.
- Where a student holds more than one degree, Macquarie bases assessment on the degree with the best WAM