Overview

Juris Doctor from Western Sydney University provides advanced and integrated knowledge of the principal areas of legal practice, legal concepts, and broader perspectives about the law.

Key facts

It develops advanced professional skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, research, communication, collaboration and self-management, and ethical and professional awareness and judgement.

Engage in collaborative face to face problem and case-based learning experiences, that will be supported by online learning materials, and participate in authentic assessment to develop knowledge and skills.

You also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of additional specialist subjects which includes the opportunity to study overseas.

The program is available to both domestic and international graduate students who are looking for a highly regarded law degree with a strong focus on student employability across diverse careers in law and beyond.

You will also engage in legal research projects which includes the option for tailored support for those considering future enrolment into a PhD program.

Programme Structure

Courses included :

Criminal Law

Contracts

Professional Responsibility and Legal Ethics

Legal Analysis and Critique

Torts Law

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Juris Doctor is available to graduates or graduands with a completed Bachelor degree or higher, or equivalent, in a discipline other than law OR a completed law Diploma, Bachelor or higher qualification, or equivalent, from an overseas jurisdiction OR submitted evidence of equivalent general or professional qualifications and/or experience that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
The equivalence and eligibility for admission is determined by the Course Convenor or the Deputy Dean.
Applicants with a law degree from a non-common law jurisdiction may receive credit for some of their previous studies toward the Juris Doctor.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
CRICOS Code: 101997

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

47065 AUD / year

≈ 47065 AUD / year

Additional Details

Nationals: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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