Key information
Duration
- Full-time — 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting March 2027 — Apply anytime.
- Starting July 2027 — Apply anytime.
Language
English — TOEFL iBT 94 OR IELTS 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Geelong, Australia
- Melbourne, Australia
- Warrnambool, Australia
Offered at multiple locations, but you can enroll in only one. Apply to your chosen location.
Disciplines
Legal Studies
Overview
This Law programme at Deakin University is a rigorous, three-year program producing high-quality researchers who can pursue academic or high-end research careers in industry or government. We keep the program small, so that close student–faculty collaboration and personalised support are integral to your studies.
Key facts:
Our three-year PhD programs provide rigorous training and supervision by world-class researchers. Our PhD discipline areas are:
- accounting
- economics
- finance
- information systems or business analytics
- management
- marketing.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Philosophy of Research
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Meta-analysis Research Methods
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA — Required
English requirements
TOEFL iBT 94 OR IELTS 7
Other requirements
General requirements
Entry to Deakin Business School and Deakin Law School PhD program is based on a demonstrated capacity to undertake significant independent research at a very high standard in the proposed field of study. Applicants applying to undertake a PhD must:
- Meet Deakin University's English language requirements; and
- Have completed an appropriate qualification in a relevant discipline from a recognised tertiary institution at the standard specified.
- Your latest qualification (Masters/Honours) should not be more than 5 years old, or you should provide an additional portfolio of evidence of equivalent research or professional experience and outputs from the last five years
- You should have at least 2 research methods units in your prior studies
CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
Non-residents — 32,600 AUD / year
Domestic
Tuition fee for the domestic students.
Citizens or residents — Free
If you're an Australian citizen or permanent visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen, you won't need to pay tuition fees for your research degree.
Living costs
Geelong, Australia — 1,000-2,000 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Law. Scholarship opportunities include the Deakin Vice-Chancellor's Meritorious 100% Scholarship, International Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship, Deakin Sanctuary Scholarships, Deakin Latin America Scholarship, Deakin International Scholarship, Deakin International Merit Scholarship (South Asia – Onshore), Business and Law International Partner Institutions Bursary, HDR Scholarship - Youth Side-Hustles, Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship, Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships, Fulbright U.S. Student Program, and other external scholarship programmes.
