Doctor of Judicial Science
Why study the Doctor of Judicial Science at UNE?
The Doctor of Judicial Science is an advanced doctoral research degree in law consisting of five units of advanced coursework from the Master of Laws program and a major thesis.
The Doctor of Judicial Science is intended to be equivalent to a PhD and is among the highest forms of law degree that a university can award.
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DURATION
3 Years Full-time6 Years Part-time
FEES
Research Training Scheme2008 STUDY OPTIONS
Not offered in 2008.How to Apply
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| Official Abbreviation | SJD |
| Course Type | Postgraduate Research |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | Research Training Scheme |
| Total Credit Points | 144 |
| How to apply | All students apply directly to Research Services at UNE using Research Services admission form(s). For more information, click here |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | Candidates must hold or have fulfilled all the requirements for: i. a degree of Master of Laws from The University of New England provided that, in the opinion of the committee, the applicant has shown potential to undertake the course work and research required for the award; ii. a degree of Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor, with first class or division 2 A honours of The University of New England provided that, in the opinion of the committee, the applicant has shown potential to undertake the course work and research required for the award; or iii. hold, from another institution, qualifications which in the opinion of the committee are equivalent to those prescribed above. In exceptional circumstances the committee may, on the recommendation of the relevant head of school, admit to candidature a graduate who does not satisfy these requirements if evidence of acceptable suitability for candidature is produced. |
| Academic Colours |
Ultramarine (BCC 148) |
| Further Information | Contact Research Services on 1800 463 520 or (02) 6773 5227 or email hrd@une.edu.au or visit the Law School website at http://www.une.edu.au/law |