Juris Doctor 36 months Postgraduate Programme By Macquarie University (Sydney, Australia) |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

49,300 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

06 Jul, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

JD

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Law shapes the systems that govern modern life. It determines how we regulate new technologies, structure markets, protect rights and resolve disputes in an increasingly interconnected world. As social and economic issues grow more complex, legal expertise is vital for understanding how decisions are made, how institutions function and how change occurs across communities. This is why advanced legal capability is sought after not only in legal practice, but also in policy, corporate leadership, compliance and consulting – anywhere rigorous analysis and sound judgement are critical.

The Juris Doctor provides a respected pathway into the legal profession for graduates from any discipline, as well as those with overseas law degrees seeking Australian accreditation. You’ll learn within a modern law precinct designed for collaboration, supported by world-leading experts across commercial law, human rights law, technology, climate and energy, criminal justice, trade, property and beyond. With flexible study options – including online learning, night classes and tailored timetables – plus dedicated postgraduate spaces, mentoring and support, you’ll join a diverse community and a global alumni network of barristers, judges and public leaders.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Law and Legal Studies

Degree

JD

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Law shapes the systems that govern modern life. It determines how we regulate new technologies, structure markets, protect rights and resolve disputes in an increasingly interconnected world. As social and economic issues grow more complex, legal expertise is vital for understanding how decisions are made, how institutions function and how change occurs across communities. This is why advanced legal capability is sought after not only in legal practice, but also in policy, corporate leadership, compliance and consulting – anywhere rigorous analysis and sound judgement are critical.

The Juris Doctor provides a respected pathway into the legal profession for graduates from any discipline, as well as those with overseas law degrees seeking Australian accreditation. You’ll learn within a modern law precinct designed for collaboration, supported by world-leading experts across commercial law, human rights law, technology, climate and energy, criminal justice, trade, property and beyond. With flexible study options – including online learning, night classes and tailored timetables – plus dedicated postgraduate spaces, mentoring and support, you’ll join a diverse community and a global alumni network of barristers, judges and public leaders.

Admission Requirements

7+
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

06 Jul 2026
3 Years
Feb
Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic
17,700 AUD
International
49,300 AUD

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