Doctor of Philosophy (Law)
Course Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is for candidates who have either an excellent research background in law or equivalent high-level professional experience in a law-related field. The qualification will provide you with the opportunity to pursue in-depth research in a specific area of law. You are expected to develop a research thesis that leads to an original and significant contribution to knowledge in that field. The UOW School of Law is distinguished by a strong commitment to interdisciplinary approaches and 'real-world' relevance, and the academic staff have an established reputation for innovative, applied and intersectional legal research focused on social justice. In addition to the standard pathway to a PhD in Law, the School of Law offers two alternative pathways: Thesis by Compilation: consists of journal articles and book chapters that have been researched, compiled and written during the course of the PhD degree. Thesis by Publication: consists of previously peer-reviewed published works not more than 10 years old. The Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) PhD program involves original research related to the oceans, leading to a dissertation which should make a significant contribution to a field of knowledge.
