Ph.D · Faculty of Law

Law (Ph.D)

A supervised doctoral programme for original research in law, justice, regulation, governance, and legal institutions.

Programme overview

Build depth. Create impact.

A supervised doctoral programme for original research in law, justice, regulation, governance, and legal institutions.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)

AUL's highest academic qualification. Three-to-five year supervised research degrees for candidates making original contributions to their field.

Before you apply

Admission requirements

Applications are reviewed against University and departmental regulations. Meeting the minimum requirements does not automatically guarantee admission.

  1. 01

    A relevant master’s degree from a recognised institution and a viable preliminary research proposal.

  2. 02

    Five O'Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics where required, obtained in no more than two sittings.

  3. 03

    Official academic transcripts and certificates from recognised institutions.

  4. 04

    Any additional departmental documents requested during application review.

What you will explore

Study and research focus

  • Legal theory
  • Commercial law
  • International law
  • Human rights
  • Legal research
  • Doctoral thesis
Where it can lead

Graduate outcomes

  • Create an original legal contribution.
  • Publish rigorous scholarship.
  • Lead advanced legal research.
Ph.D applications

Take your next academic step at AUL.

Prepare your credentials, review the requirements, and begin your application to Law (Ph.D).