Doctor of Juridical Science
Doctor of Juridical Science
This is a professional doctorate consisting of a combination of coursework units and a thesis. 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 recognises a distinguished original contribution to professional knowledge….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is a professional doctorate consisting of a combination of coursework units and a thesis.
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 recognises 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
Course structure
Postgraduate research degrees are identified by an intensive research component.
Why study this course?
Gain distinguished professional recognition for high quality research.
The coursework component provides for networking opportunities, and enhancing subject expertise and higher skills in legal theory and research methodology.
The thesis equips you to apply these skills with the guidance of expert supervisors and funding for research activities.
Careers and further study
Take your studies to a new level with a postgraduate degree and discover what career opportunities lie ahead.
Career Pathways
This course provides you with the opportunity to pursue advanced or further study in law.
REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(a) the Bachelor of Laws with first or upper second class honours; or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or(b)(i) a Juris Doctor or Master of Laws, including a 12 point research project, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 70 per cent; or(c)(i) a bachelor’s degree in law, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and(ii) evidence of adequate research preparation as recognised by UWA; and(iii) at least two years of relevant professional experience, or(d)(i) completed 24 points of a Master of Laws (LLM) at UWA or elsewhere, including a 12 points research paper; (ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 70 percent on completed LLM units; and(iii) a mark of at least 70 percent in the 12 points research paper.
English language requirements:
TOEFL (paper-based): 570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5
IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading
IELTS (Academic): overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C pass
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B grade
Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections, 59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
