Program Overview
The Juris Doctor at University of New South Wales is a Master programme in Humanities over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Juris Doctor programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Canberra, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Juris Doctor programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- JURD7121 Crime and the Criminal Process (6 UOC)
- JURD7122 Criminal Laws (6 UOC)
- JURD7152 Introducing Law and Justice (6 UOC)
- JURD7161 Torts (6 UOC)
- JURD7150 Principles of Private Law (6 UOC)
- JURD7175 Contracts (6 UOC)
- JURD7283 Land Law (6 UOC)
- JURD7285 Equity and Trusts (6 UOC)
- JURD7141 Principles of Public Law(6 UOC)
- JURD7250 Federal Constitutional Law (6 UOC)
- JURD7160 Administrative Law (6 UOC)
- JURD7271 Resolving Civil Disputes (6 UOC)
- JURD7251 Court Process, Evidence and Proof (6 UOC)
- JURD7224 Business Associations (6 UOC)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The program is available to graduates or graduands of another Faculty of UNSW or another approved university. Applicants who hold only postgraduate qualifications are welcome to apply for entry to this program but must indicate this by writing to the Faculty of Law directly for consideration as well as following the usual application procedures. For Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, applications for the UNSW JD are online through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of New South Wales
University of New South Wales
Sydney, Australia
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months