Doctor Of Philosophy in Victoria University, Australia

Doctor Of Philosophy in Victoria University

Overview

Undertake a PhD in Law at VU and contribute change to society, with a career monitoring and commenting on local and international legal systems.

PhD in Law program at VU

If you want to attain a deeper understanding of the law and its effects, our PhD program gives you the resources and support to achieve your goals.

Our research program maintains strong links with government and industry – offering access to real-world scenarios for investigation. We have partnerships with public-sector authorities such as the Department of Justice and Law Institute of Victoria, as well as private law firms.

Our governance research program focuses on:

• governance and regulation
• the scholarship of legal education
• international law
• courts and justice.

Throughout your study, you’ll have the support of a supervisory team of leading legal researchers. You’ll learn to present your research findings clearly and effectively in a thesis, and through:

• conferences
• public presentations for broader audiences
• journals
• books
• other publications.

Research opportunities & development

VU Research gives you opportunities to:

• connect with other researchers
• participate in research festivals and competitions
• develop your research skills
• get funding for your research
• publish and promote your findings.

We offer support for graduate researchers including:

• an orientation program
• a specialised Office for Researcher Training, Quality & Integrity
• study spaces
• units to help you conceptualise and contextualise your research
• research ambassadors and student association.

Careers in law and legislative policy

A PhD in Law will help you advance your career as a barrister or solicitor. It also opens the doors to academic or government-advisory roles.

Careers in law are paid well. Following are average salaries from the government site, Job Outlook.

• policy and planning managers, A$123,000 
• barristers, A$96,000 
• solicitors, A$104,000 
• university lecturers, over A$100,000

Know more about Studying in Australia

Tuition Fees in Australia (1st Year Average)	BE/Btech: AUD 29109 | MBA: AUD 35139 | MS: AUD 36803 | BBA: AUD 28693 | MEng: AUD 39298 | BSc: AUD 34307 | MIM: AUD 39298 | MFin: AUD 35347 | MArch: AUD 37218 | BHM: AUD 28693 | MIS: AUD 35347 | MEM: AUD 43040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia	AUD 1680 Per Month Approx
Entrance Exams in Australia	TOEFL: 77 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 57 | GRE: 300 | GMAT: 600
Work and Study in Australia	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Australia	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Australia	AUD 620
Student Visa in Australia	The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian).
Intakes in Australia	There are Two Main Intakes in Australia: February and July.
Top Job Sectors in Australia	Health Care and Social Assiastance, Construction, Education, Manufacturing, Public Administration and Safety, Transport & Logistics, etc.
Economy in Australia	1.7% (2019e) 2.3% (2020e), 10th Largest in the World by Nominal