Bachelor of Legal Studies
University of New England UNE
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00003G
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of law with the flexibility to tailor your learning to your career goals with the UNE Bachelor of Legal Studies. Benefit from UNE’s niche expertise in regional, rural and remote legal issues and study with expert teachers.This flexible degree builds your real-world research skills and will open the door to a variety of career opportunities across the private and public sector. Plus, our expertise in online delivery allows you to study in a way that fits your lifestyle.
Structure
- To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 144 credit points with not more than 60 credit points at 100-level
- at least 36 credit points at 300-level and not more than 12 credit points at 400-level from units listed for this course.
Standard entry requirements
To meet the entry requirements for this course you must have completed, at minimum, an Australian Year 12 qualification or overseas equivalent.
Recognition
This broad and comprehensive course will enhance career opportunities for those who want to work in, what might be described as, an ever-changing legal services market. Almost every industry across the private and public sector depends on professionals with an excellent understanding of the law and skills in legal reasoning. In particular, this course will provide graduates with legal knowledge to equip them to be paralegals working for in-house lawyers (the fastest growing sector in law at present), not just legal practices or law firms, or to pursue a range of careers in areas such as banking and finance, communications and public relations, corporate governance, court administration, information technology, journalism and publishing, justice departments, politics and public policy-making, and research and policy analysis. In addition, opportunities are available in mining and agricultural companies, natural resource and environmental management agencies, and in local, state and federal government.
Study pathways
Graduate students who want to become lawyers may apply to transfer to the Bachelor of Laws (4 Years) upon completion of the 8 core units, or who achieve a grade point average of 4.2 or above in a minimum of 4 units during or at the completion of their studies.Students may exit this course early with a Diploma in Paralegal Studies with the completion of the required 8 core units, or the Advanced Diploma in Paralegal Studies on the completion of 12 units, being the 8 core units, plus any 4 listed units. An exit pathway is available for eligible students.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Campus | International: $84,648 |
| No |
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| UNE Armidale (main campus) | International: $84,648 |
| Yes |
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