Postgraduate Research Guide

SCHOOL OF LAW LAW MASTER OF LAWS Duration: Two years full-time or the equivalent part-time Admission requirements: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent completed to a high standard Loan Scheme: RTP* Campuses: Fremantle, Sydney The Master of Laws (LLM) degree is a thesis-based research degree. Students work with a supervisor from the School’s academic staff to develop an appropriate research topic within the School’s areas of research focus. The program is individually designed and built around the research and the topic to be investigated. A thesis submitted for a Master of Laws is expected to be a systematic, written presentation of the results of study, investigation and research which makes a substantial and original contribution to the body of knowledge of the law in the relevant area. PHILOSOPHY MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY Duration: One and a half years full-time or the equivalent part-time Admission requirements: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent completed to a high standard Loan Scheme: RTP* Campuses: Fremantle, Sydney The Master of Philosophy degree begins with coursework followed by the completion of a thesis. This gives students the opportunity to refine their skills in research design and analysis prior to beginning research in their topic area. The Master of Philosophy degree can be undertaken in any research area of the School of Law. Please see ‘Research focus’ on page 34 for a listing of possible research specialisations. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD) Duration: Three years full-time or the equivalent part-time Admission requirements: An Honours or Master’s level degree, completed to a high standard. Previous research experience is required. Loan Scheme: RTP* Campuses: Fremantle, Sydney The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a thesis-based research degree. Students work with a supervisor from the School’s academic staff to develop an appropriate research topic within the School’s research focus areas. The PhD program is individually designed and built around the methodological requirements of the research and the nature of the topic to be investigated, taking into account the background of the candidate. The candidate may be asked to undertake further coursework to extend knowledge and skills as a basis of the research component. A thesis submitted for a Doctor of Philosophy is expected to be a systematic, written presentation of the results of study, investigation and research, which makes a substantial and original contribution to the body of knowledge of the law. LAW FIND OUT MORE NOTREDAME.EDU.AU *RTP: Research Training Program . Domestic applicants are eligible for fee remission as part of the Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP). International applicants may apply for a fee-offset on a competitive basis. 35