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Higher Degrees by ResearchDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)The PhD can be undertaken in any area of research offered by the faculty and is suited to individuals who wish to:
A Monash Law PhD indicates that the holder has completed postgraduate training in research under appropriate academic supervision, and has submitted a thesis that examiners have declared to be a significant contribution to knowledge. The thesis will demonstrate the candidate's capacity to carry out independent research. For additional information on the PhD visit Doctoral Programs. StructurePhD students undertake a major research project and are required to complete a thesis of no more than 100,000 words in any area of research offered by the faculty. Please refer to Chapter 1.3 of the Monash Research Gradudate School's Handbook for Doctoral and MPhil Degrees for further information on the structure of the PhD thesis. DurationThree to four years full-time or six to eight years part-time. Entry requirementsApplicants should hold a Master of Laws (normally with a significant research component) or Bachelor of Laws with Honours with a grade of H1 or H2A, or an equivalent qualification considered to be appropriate by the Research Graduate School Committee. Applicants are admitted on the basis of their academic record, resources available in their proposed field of research and availability of supervisory staff. Particular weight will be given to the examiners’ reports on any thesis (major or minor) which has been previously undertaken at the Masters level. For further information, please visit Research Graduate School Committee regulations. IntakesApplications can be made throughout the year. Students intending to apply for a Postgraduate Research Scholarship are requested to contact the Faculty's Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Coordinator in the first instance. Email: research@law.monash.edu.au Scholarship applications close on 31 October each year. FeesThere is no tuition fee for local students. Local students admitted to this course are funded under the Commonwealth’s Research Training Scheme (RTS). Those students who do not receive an RTS commonwealth funded place at the time of enrolment will usually be given a non-commonwealth funded place, where the course fees are fully waived until an RTS place becomes available. Tuition fees apply to international students. The current annual fee is A$21,625. Information on amenities fee.ApplicationsBoth local and international students wishing to apply for the PhD should submit an application form. Local applicantsAustralian and New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents should submit their application directly to: The Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Coordinator Phone: + 61 3 9905 3342 International applicantsQualifications and English requirements apply for international applicants. International applicants must apply directly through Monash International. Monash University Confirmation of CandidatureSuccessful PhD applicants will be admitted to the course on a probationary basis during the first 12 months of full-time candidature and 24 months of part-time candidature. Confirmation of candidature will take place before the end of the probationary period and requires submission of some written work and an oral presentation before an advisory panel of at least three academic staff members including the supervisor. Guidelines and a confirmation of candidature form are available from the Monash Research Graduate School. Candidates will be notified by the Monash Research Graduate School when the confirmation of candidature is due to take place. Please see Section 3.7 of the Doctoral and MPhil Handbook on the policy of "Confirmation of Candidature". |