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Overview
- Make an original and significant contribution to knowledge in a broad field of learning.
- Follow a program of applied research that relates directly to your professional and educational needs.
- Complete a thesis of 60,000 to 70,000 words.
| QUT course code | LW50 |
| Course duration | 2 years full-time |
| Start month |
2013
Note: Entry available at any time. |
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| Course contact | Enquire |
| CRICOS code | 012652J |
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Details
As experienced legal and justice professionals, students follow a program of applied research that relates directly to their professional and educational needs.
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Course structure
Students will be required to complete IFN001 Advanced Information Retrieval Skills and LWN048 Advanced Legal Research (or equivalent) as a requirement of this course.
Candidates may be required to undertake other coursework units to prepare for the thesis at the direction of the supervisor/s.
Candidates will undertake a program of supervised research to produce a thesis of 50,000-60,000 words (excluding bibliography).
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Entry requirements
1. Entry Requirements
1.1 The Faculty of Law Research Committee may admit to candidature an applicant who:
(i) holds or has completed the requirements of the degree of (a)Master of Laws by Coursework or (b)Master of Justice by Coursework with a grade point average of at least 5.5 on a 7 point scale at the Queensland University of Technology or its equivalent from another institution which, in the opinion of the Assistant Dean, Research maintains standards comparable with those required for the award of the degree of Master of Laws and Master of Justice by Coursework respectively at the Queensland University of Technology;
and, an applicant must also satisfy the following:
(ii) have a minimum of two years professional experience appropriate to the proposed course of study;
(iii) demonstrate a level of research experience and potential which is deemed acceptable to the Assistant Dean, Research, for example, by the publication of articles in refereed research journals; and
(iv) demonstrate a sufficient command of the English language to complete the proposed course of study in that language.
Minimum English language requirements
Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| speaking | 6.0 |
| writing | 6.0 |
| reading | 6.0 |
| listening | 6.0 |
| overall | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| speaking | 20.0 |
| writing | 20.0 |
| reading | 20.0 |
| listening | 20.0 |
| overall | 90.0 |
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We offer courses to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
You can complete an IELTS test at our Kelvin Grove campus.
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2013: $11,600 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Apply
How to apply for Doctor of Juridical Science
You apply directly to QUT for all our research degrees.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you have:
- Looked at our research areas
- Selected your degree
- Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked if you're eligible for a scholarship
- Agreed on a supervisor with your faculty
- Discussed your options and developed your topic
- Written your research proposal
- Gathered your supporting documents
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
