Doctor of Philosophy (Law)

Yes, as a recipient of the Australian Government's Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset Scholarship, you do not have to pay tuition fees for up to the maximum period of candidature. Additionally, scholarships are available to help with your living expenses. If you have confirmed funding through a faculty scholarship, external scholarship, or are self-funding, you can apply at any time. To be considered for a scholarship, you need to apply by the closing dates.

Your research program is tailored to you. You'll design it with your supervisors and Faculty of Science at the start of your PhD. Under expert mentorship, you'll study your chosen related research topic over multiple years. You'll regularly present your research to a team of experts for assessment. Your final research thesis or practice-led research project (such as an algorithm or venture) will be examined for how you have uniquely contributed to your chosen field.

If you take longer to complete your studies beyond the time covered by your scholarship, you'll need to pay an Overtime Administrative Levy for each session (or part of a session) until you finish your degree. In addition to your tuition fees, you may need to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The full fee for the course is listed as $214,958.00. As a UTS graduate, you can also enjoy a 10% discount on your course fees through the Alumni Advantage Program.

UTS accepts applications for research degrees across the year. If you have confirmed funding through a faculty scholarship, external scholarship, or are self-funding, you can apply at any time. To be considered for a scholarship, you need to apply by the closing dates. Commencement is available from January (Research session 1) or from July (Research session 2).

During your PhD program, you'll develop skills in problem solving, project management and communication that are transferrable across industries, global institutions, governments and startups. You may rejoin your industry with new perspectives and knowledge, explore a career change, join a new industry, start your own business, or pursue further research. Professional, Scientific and Technical Services is Australia's second-largest growth industry, with a projected increase of 233,600 jobs from May 2023 to May 2033.