Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2028
- Apply before Feb 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Adelaide, Australia
Disciplines
- Public Law
- Business Law
Overview
Develop your legal expertise and gain essential transferable skills, such as competency in advanced research, critical thinking, legal writing, communication, and project management. You will be part of a vibrant academic community that values both established and emerging areas of legal research.
Your career
- A PhD in Law at Flinders University can open the door to a career both inside the courtroom and out.
- With in-depth knowledge in a legal specialty you will be attractive to both national and international government and non-governmental organisations, in areas of legal practice, business, diplomacy, social justice, and human rights.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Corporate Law
- Corporate Ethics
- Social Licence To Operate
- Corporate Whistleblowing
- Ai And Corporate Boards
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. First Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
- An Australian Honours degree Class 1 or 2A or equivalent qualification (at least AQF Level 8) such as a postgraduate qualification which includes a research component of at least 6 months' full-time study in which you achieved at least Distinction grade (75%).
- Evidence of equivalent research experience may be considered, such as a substantial first-author refereed publication or track record as an investigator on a competitive grant.
- CRICOS code: 011339D
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: 38,100 AUD / year
Living costs
Adelaide, Australia: 1,328-2,474 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.