Course Level

Diploma

Diploma of Law and Justice Studies

The Diploma of Law and Justice Studies provides a broad introduction to the academic culture of university and is a pathway, with credit, towards a UniSQ undergraduate degree in law, or criminology and criminal justice. The free foundational courses will enhance your academic English and study skills to prepare you for the demands of an undergraduate degree. You’ll then select relevant discipline courses to progress into an undergrad degree where topics may include the definition of crime and theoretical explanations for criminal behaviour, criminal law procedures, concepts of the Australia legal system and legal history.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Online

Online/Off-campus - 1 years

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Structure

8 units of study

Entry requirements

  • ATAR 50.00 or VET Cert III, plus an Australian Year 12 high school qualification, or equivalent.

Study Pathways

If you’re interested in further study, after completion of this diploma you can go on to study the Associate Degree of Criminology and Criminal Justice or Bachelor of Laws (if you meet all the entry requirements).