Ph.D.- Law
Course 501AA (2016)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.
Year and Campus: | 2016 - Parkville |
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CRICOS Code: | 056956G |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Level: | Research Higher Degree |
Duration & Credit Points: | Students are expected to complete this research in 3.00 years full time, or equivalent part time. |
Coordinator
Associate Dean, Research
Contact
Melbourne Law School
Office for Research
185 Pelham Street
The University of Melbourne VIC 3010
Australia
Telephone: + 61 3 8344 8946
Email: law-research@unimelb.edu.au
Course Overview: |
Please note that the ‘501AA Doctor of Philosophy – Law’ course code has been discontinued and no new applications will be accepted. This program is now offered under the new course code of ‘DR-PHILLAW Doctor of Philosophy – Law’.
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy signifies that the holder has undertaken a substantial piece of original research, which has been conducted and reported by the holder under proper academic supervision and in a research environment for a prescribed period. The PhD thesis demonstrates authority in the candidate's field and shows evidence of command of knowledge in relevant fields. It shows that the candidate has a thorough grasp of the appropriate methodological techniques and an awareness of their limitations. The thesis also makes a distinct contribution to knowledge. Its contribution to knowledge rests on originality of approach and/or interpretation of the findings and, in some cases, the discovery of new facts. The thesis demonstrates an ability to communicate research findings effectively in the professional arena and in an international context. It is a careful, rigorous and sustained piece of work demonstrating that a research 'apprenticeship' is complete and the holder is admitted to the community of scholars in the discipline. In scope, the PhD thesis differs from a research Masters thesis chiefly by its deeper and more comprehensive treatment of the chosen subject. It is written succinctly, in English, unless approval has been given for the thesis to be written in a language other than English. The normal length of a PhD thesis is 80,000 words, exclusive of words in tables, maps, bibliographies and appendices. Footnotes are included as part of the word limit. The thesis should not exceed 100,000 words (or equivalent) without special approval from the Research Higher Degrees Committee. |
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Learning Outcomes: | See the Graduate Attributes section. |
Course Structure & Available Subjects: | Standard full time duration is 3 years, part time is 6 years. |
Entry Requirements: |
The criteria for assessing applicants' eligibility for PhD candidature are:
Applicants must also meet the University's English Language requirements. |
Core Participation Requirements: |
All PhD candidates are required to complete the equivalent of at least 12 months full-time (24 months part-time) advanced study and research in the University unless studying at an outside institution approved by the Research Higher Degrees Committee (RHDC). The RHDC will not approve entirely distance supervision or entirely on-line supervision for research higher degree students.
It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting the requirements of this course are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit. |
Graduate Attributes: |
Research degrees at the University of Melbourne seek to develop graduates who demonstrate academic leadership, increasing independence, creativity and innovation in their research work. The University expects its research degree graduates to have the following qualities and skills:
The University provides a variety of opportunities in addition to the supervised research program, to facilitate students' acquisition of these attributes. |
Links to further information: | www.gradresearch.unimelb.edu.au |
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