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Postgraduate Research Degrees

Research Degrees:

• Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD)
• Doctorate of Laws (LLD)
• Master of Laws (LLM)

Several reasons stand out why a PhD candidate should enrol at Adelaide:

Reputation

Research is vital to the Law School. It has a fine tradition for over 120 years of producing excellent research. Legal scholars with tremendous international reputations have graduated from the Law School which has a splendid past regarding research. PhD candidates work towards a highly prized qualification from an institution with a fine reputation. The Law school is not so large as to be a de-personalised PhD factory. We can offer a high level of personal, quality academic supervision.

The university is part of the "group of eight", the most prestigious and research intensive universities in Australia. The university has an extremely strong commitment to research, as does the Faculty of the Professions which incorporates the Law School. Top quality research permeates every aspect of this University and its Law School. The many aspects of research at the Law School are best divided into various categories.

Location

The Law School is perfectly situated in the CBD of Adelaide on the banks of the River Torrens and with Institutions such as the South Australian Museum, Art Gallery of South Australia, State Library and Botanic Gardens of Adelaide within 5 minutes walk of the Law School.

Facilities

The Law School provides excellent facilities to PhD students, such as a wonderful library, shared office space, individual computers for all PhD students, as well as financial support to attend conferences to further the student’s research.

High Standard of Living

PhD students need to know the affordability of a city. Adelaide provides relatively economical high standard living in comparison with other Australian cities.

Financial support

There are many generous scholarships available, and the Law School strongly encourages its PhD students to be involved in undergraduate teaching. This is extremely important as it involves the PhD student in the life of the Law School, provides the future academic with invaluable teaching experience as it can provide an additional important source of income for the student.

For more information on research at the Law School please contact the Associate Dean (Research), Dr Paul Babie