University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Course Level

Graduate Diploma

CRICOS

080597C

Related Careers

Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies

Looking for a way to enhance your career opportunities? The UTS Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies is the perfect choice. Designed for non-law graduates, this program has been created to help you succeed in any sector or organisation by advancing your understanding of the Australian legal system and how it intersects with your industry. Benefit from our leading teaching team, comprised of experts and academics at the top of their fields, and enjoy flexible delivery and a range of subjects to suit any interest and goal. This program also offers you a pathway to further studies in either the Master of Legal Studies or the Juris Doctor.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
City	Full-time - 1 years Part-time - 2 years	$42,010	N/A

Campus

Duration

Fees

ATAR

City

Full-time - 1 years

Part-time - 2 years

$42,010

N/A

Designed for

Non-lawyers who wish to undertake legal studies

Structure

The course requires completion of core subjects, including one compulsory introductory subject (8 credit points) and a choice of two further foundation subjects (16 credit points), plus a further four option subjects (24 credit points). Core subjects are timetabled every session and option subjects are regularly timetabled but not all option subjects listed are offered in any one session. Timetabled subjects are offered subject to sufficient student interest. The UTS Timetable Planner enables current and future UTS students to view subject timetables. The course can be completed in a minimum of one year of full-time or two years of part-time study. Subjects may also be available in Summer session, allowing accelerated progression. The course is offered in a variety of attendance patterns, including intensive block attendance and weekly on-campus evening classes.

Subjects

70102: Foundations of Law

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria. Applicants must have the following: Completed Australian bachelors degree, or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent The qualification must be in a field of study other than law or, if the qualification is in a legal field of study, it shall not be an academic qualification for legal practice.

Recognition

The Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies is not a professional legal qualification. General and course-specific credit recognition information regarding the Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies is available at postgraduate course information.

Study Pathways

Students may apply for some subjects undertaken within the Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies to be credited towards the Juris Doctor or the Bachelor of Laws.