The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Faculty of Law offers research degrees, including the PhD and Master of Laws (Research). If you are interested in postgraduate research in law, you must follow a structured application process. Importantly, the Faculty requires a pre-assessment before you can submit a formal application. This process helps you understand eligibility, research compatibility, and supervisor availability.
Applications open twice a year for domestic students and once a year for international students. Therefore, you should prepare your documents and start the pre-assessment well in advance. The pre-assessment process can take several weeks or even months, depending on your readiness and the information you provide.
Application Deadline: Not specified – please see official page
Eligible Countries: Not specified – please see official page
To be taken at (country): Australia
About this Scholarship
Level of Study: PhD or Master of Laws (Research)
The UTS Faculty of Law supports research in various clusters, including Criminal Justice, Feminist Legal Research, Indigenous Legal Relations, International Law, and more. The pre-assessment ensures you have a viable topic and that UTS can offer suitable supervision. As a result, you will save time and avoid unnecessary formal applications if your proposal does not fit the program.
Eligibility
- Applicants must submit a pre-assessment before the formal application.
- Eligibility requirements depend on academic merit and research proposal quality.
- UTS must have supervision available in your chosen research area.
- Applicants should provide all required documents in English.
Number of Awards: Not specified – please see official page
Value of Award: Not specified – please see official page
Duration of Award: Not specified – please see official page
Benefits
- Thorough pre-assessment to guide your application.
- Expert advice on eligibility and research topic viability.
- Potential for supervision in a wide range of law research areas.
Required Documents
- Copies of academic transcripts (in English)
- CV/Resume (use UTS CV Template)
- Short outline (500 words) of your proposed research topic
- Cover letter explaining your motivation for postgraduate research and interest in UTS Faculty of Law
Award Provider: University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Faculty of Law
How to Apply
- Email the required pre-assessment documents to the Law Research Office at [email protected].
- Wait for the Faculty Research Officer to evaluate your submission. They will respond within 2 to 3 weeks.
- If successful, proceed to lodge a formal application through the UTS Graduate Research School’s online system.
- Ensure you begin the pre-assessment at least six weeks before the formal application deadline.
For more details, including deadlines and further requirements, please refer to the official page.
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