A Doctoral degree is recognition of successful research experience. The candidate must make a distinct contribution to knowledge – of fact and/or theory. For a doctorate, considerably more original work is required than for a masters research degree.
Equivalent to a PhD, the SJD is among the highest forms of degree that a university can award. The SJD degree provides an opportunity to combine a doctoral thesis with the coursework component of LLM degree and allows significant research into an area of interest developed within the coursework program.
This program is designed primarily as a training course in advanced work. Candidates learn the fundamentals of research and acquire certain new techniques.
If you are interested in research programs offered by the Australian School of Taxation, please visit Atax website.
Contacts for the PG team
Postgraduate Student Services team
For enquiries about application, admission, eligibility, program structure or timetable, please contact the Faculty of Law Postgraduate Student Services team:
Email: law@unsw.edu.au
Phone: 02 9385 2227