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postgraduate

Degree

Juris Doctor (Coursework)

Course code: #C000075E

postgraduate

Degree

Juris Doctor (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $44,500 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    079539A

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 05-February-2024 2024-02-05
Winter-July 08-July-2024 2024-07-08
Fall-February 05-February-2025 2025-02-05
Winter-July 08-July-2025 2025-07-08

Overview

Juris Doctor

The law forms the foundation on which civilised societies are based. It underpins many of society’s social, economic and scientific challenges. 

Knowing the law will allow you to respond expertly to various individual, corporate, national and global problems.

The Juris Doctor will prepare you for various careers in Australia and globally and satisfy the educational requirements to become a legal practitioner. 

It continues Macquarie's tradition of providing interdisciplinary and contextual perspectives on the study of law.

Key features

  • Become a change-maker of the future
  • Join a distinguished and global alumni network
  • Enjoy small class sizes and dedicated postgraduate classes
  • Learn about the law in its broader context

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$57,124

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,920
Accommodation 1 bed room $12,624
Tuition 1 person $44,500

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Certified copies of Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Certified copies of award certificates or completion certificates from previously completed studies
  • Certified copies of Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Certified copy of Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
6.5
listening
6.5
writing
6.5
speaking
6.5
reading

TOEFL

94
20
listening
24
writing
20
speaking
19
reading

PTE

66
58
listening
58
writing
58
speaking
58
reading

Cambridge

185
176
listening
176
writing
176
speaking
176
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Duolingo overall 115 with no band less than 110*

*Duolingo English Test (DET) is accepted as a COVID measure for applicants from mainland China only up until 30 November 2023.

The following online English tests are no longer recognised as of 1 May 2023:

  • IELTS Indicator / IELTS Online
  • TOEFL iBT Home Edition
  • PTE Academic Online

Students who do not meet the English language requirements but are otherwise eligible for a program of study may be issued an offer that includes an English preparation program at the Macquarie University English Language Center (i.e., a packaged offer). 

International students with a packaged offer can apply for a single student visa covering their English preparation program and course of study at Macquarie University.

Entry Requirement  (Overall)

Number of estimated weeks to reach required IELTS score (Overall)

IELTSTOEFL iBT

Pearson

(PTE)

5.56.06.57.07.5
4.0443030-4040-5050+50+50+
4.5523520-3030-4040-5050+50+
5.0604110-2020-3030-4040-5050+
5.566491-1010-2020-3030-4040-50
6.07350 1-1010-2020-3030-40
6.58358  1-1010-2020-30
7.010065   1-1010-20

Academic background and requirement

3 years:

  • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65;

or

  • AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65;

or

  • AQF level 9 Master by coursework or above qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65;

or

  • Graduate Certificate of Laws completed at Macquarie University.

Where a student holds more than one degree, Macquarie bases assessment on the degree with the best WAM

Assumed knowledge

None.

Recommended studies

None.

 

China:  73%

India:   60%

Career opportunities

  • Barrister or solicitor
  • Community advocate
  • Diplomat
  • In-house counsel
  • Lobbyist
  • Policy adviser
  • Politician

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