Doctor of Philosophy (Law) - The University

The Doctor of Philosophy (Law) at the University of Sydney equips students with advanced research skills through a supervised thesis. The program includes compulsory research units and provides opportunities for careers in academia, policy development, and specialized roles in organizations. Students conduct original research that contributes to legal or interdisciplinary knowledge.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Sydney Law School equips you for careers in advanced research, policy development, public service, and academia. It is a research-based program that involves a supervised thesis of a maximum 80,000 words.

Assessment:

The Doctor of Philosophy (Law) is awarded on the basis of a supervised thesis of a maximum 80,000 words. Students must also complete two compulsory units of study: LAWS6077 Legal Research 1 and LAWS7001 Legal Research 2.

Careers:

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Sydney Law School is a pathway to a number of careers, including tertiary education, policy development, advanced research, and specialisation for employment in government, inter-governmental and international organisations, and civil society organisations. You will conduct a research project that makes a substantial and original contribution to knowledge and will have a highly developed knowledge base, with strong written, oral, and critical analytical skills.

Other:

Doctor of Philosophy researchers perform original research in an area of law or regulation involving legal or interdisciplinary methodologies under the supervision of a member of the University of Sydney Law School who is an expert in the subject matter. Learn more about Sydney Law School research