Doctor of Juridical Science
The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00126G
The Doctor of Juridical Science is a special opportunity to gain distinguished professional recognition for high-quality research. With both a coursework and thesis component, this professional doctorate recognizes a distinguished original contribution to professional knowledge. It is a platform for achieving publication of research outputs and can re-launch your professional career or fulfil a personal yearning for scholarly satisfaction. This Doctoral program is designed for law graduates with relevant experience. It involves completion of a combination of coursework units and a 50,000 to 60,000 word thesis. Prior to being admitted to candidature an applicant may be required by the Governing Board to undertake any of the following: (a) complete such courses, lectures, seminars and other work as may be directed; (b) complete such research preparation as directed and provide particulars of the progress and results of the research as requested; or (3) pass an examination approved by the Board. For further information visit the UWA Handbook web page.
Structure
Credit Points 144
Subjects
- LAWS6109 Dispute Resolution
- LAWS6114 International Environmental Law
- LAWS6118 Family Law
- LAWS6128 Consumer Law
- LAWS6132 Income Taxation Law
- LAWS6150 Intellectual Property Law
- LAWS6152 Media Law
- LAWS6167 Comparative Legal Method
- LAWS6168 Federal Jurisdiction
- LAWS6179 Law of the Sea
- LAWS6181 Health Law and Policy
- LAWS6187 Succession Law
- LAWS6189 Advanced Topics in Private Law
- LAWS6192 Introduction to Roman Private Law
- LAWS6209 Advanced Public Law
- LAWS6215 Theory & Practice of Risk Regulation
- LAWS6219 International Criminal Law
- LAWS6220 International Humanitarian Law
- LAWS6223 Theories of Justice and Punishment
- LAWS6224 Foundations of Public International Law
- LAWS6225 Theory, Method and Contemporary Issues of International Law
- LAWS6226 International Human Rights Law
- LAWS6230 Aviation Law
- LAWS6234 Taxation of Trusts
- LAWS6251 International Sales Law
- LAWS6260 Intersections of Law, Policy and Government
- LAWS6261 Planning Law
- LAWS6296 Technology Law and Governance
- LAWS6297 The Global Lawyer
- LAWS6298 Human Capital
- LAWS6327 Advanced Evidence and Proof
- LAWS6358 Innovations in Legal Practice Management
- LAWS6360 Employment Law
- LAWS6378 Government Accountability Law and Practice
- LAWS6398 Construction Law
- LAWS6504 Insurance Law
- LAWS6521 Climate Change Law and Emissions Trading
- LAWS6576 International Commercial Arbitration
- LAWS6577 Space and Satellite Law
- LAWS6589 Energy Regulation: Sustainable Oil and Gas Law
- LAWS6590 Water Resources Law
- LAWS6596 Mergers and Acquisitions
- LAWS6713 Environmental Protection Law
- LAWS6717 Unjust Enrichment and Restitution
- LAWS6726 Mining Law
- LAWS6727 Energy Agreements: Oil and Gas, Alternative Energy and Sustainability
- LAWS6750 Research Paper I
- LAWS6751 Research Paper II (12 points)
- LAWS6752 Research Paper III Part 1
- LAWS6753 Research Paper III Part 2
- LAWS6820 Legislation in Practice
- LAWS6979 Advanced Legal Theory and Research Methodology
- LAWS6980 Doctoral Thesis (full-time) (96 points)
- LAWS6981 Doctoral Thesis (part-time) (96 points)
Standard entry requirements
- The Bachelor of Laws with first or upper second class honours
- Or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA or
- A Juris Doctor or Master of Laws, including a 12 point research project, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA and the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 70 percent or
- A bachelors degree in law, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA and evidence of adequate research preparation as recognized by UWA and at least two years of relevant professional experience or
- Completed 24 points of a Master of Laws (LLM) at UWA or elsewhere, including a 12 points research paper
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Crawley | International: $163,800 | No |
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