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Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) (Law)

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Our team is available during Australian business hours, 9 am to 5 pm.

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Applicants can apply directly to UOW. You may be required to have scans or electronic copies of the following documents ready to attach to your application:

  • Academic qualifications relevant to your application
  • English proficiency evidence (if required)
  • Evidence of your citizenship, passport, or permanent residency status

Before you apply, please check the UOW course entry requirements, intake dates, and closing dates for your chosen degree.

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Australia: 1300 367 869. International: +61 2 4221 3218

Student ?
Campus ?
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Spring 2025
  • Autumn 2024
  • Spring 2024
Codes
CRICOS: 079632D
UOW: 210

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) is a four-year research degree which incorporates a traditional three-year PhD thesis with one year of coursework subjects, combining generic research training and discipline-specific content into a single degree.

Taken in the first year, the coursework comprises of research training skills and individual coursework subjects. Research skills are tailored for each faculty, but typically include research methodology; literature review, critical analysis, or laboratory projects; and advanced topics or a minor research project.

The individual subjects are normally chosen from options within the master's by coursework degrees within the relevant faculty, allowing students to gain deeper content knowledge in a specific area.

See the course handbook for more information.

International students intending to become university researchers and teachers in their home country will benefit from exposure to Australian teaching methods through these subjects.

The research component will lead to the production of a written thesis which involves a significant contribution to a field of knowledge.

You can specialise in a discipline by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

Business 

Innovation Campus (On Campus) 
Wollongong (On Campus) 

Education 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Engineering 

Innovation Campus (On Campus) 
Wollongong (On Campus) 

Geography and Sustainable Communities 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Health Science 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Health and Society 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Information Science 

Innovation Campus (On Campus) 
Wollongong (On Campus) 

Law 

Innovation Campus (On Campus) 
Wollongong (On Campus) 

Mathematics 

Innovation Campus (On Campus) 
Wollongong (On Campus) 

Physics 

Innovation Campus (On Campus) 
Wollongong (On Campus) 

Psychology 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Science 

Innovation Campus (On Campus) 
Wollongong (On Campus) 

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Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

  • Academic Entry Requirements

    To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.

  • English Language Requirements

    The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

     

    English Test

    Overall Score

    Reading

    Writing

    Listening

    Speaking
    IELTS Academic

    7.0

    6.5

    6.5

    6.5

    6.5
    TOEFL (Internet-based)

    98

    22

    22

    19

    19

     

    UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Distinction (weighted average mark of 75 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

    Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

  • Workload

    Full-Time Study Load

    As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

    For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.

  • Record Check

    Questions relating to personal record checks for this degree should be referred to the School of Law.

  • Credit for Prior Learning

    The maximum amount of external credit that can be awarded at the postgraduate level is 50% of the credit point value of the UOW course.

    For further information contact UOW Future Students, or telephone 1300 367 869 (within Australia) or +61 2 4221 3218 (if overseas).

     

    If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

    Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

    UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$17616 (2025)$140928 (2025)
Innovation CampusOn Campus$17616 (2025)$140928 (2025)
Innovation CampusOn Campus$16296 (2024)$130368 (2024)
WollongongOn Campus$16296 (2024)$130368 (2024)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

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