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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
Yes
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ATAR
45
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 5.5
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
DipConv(Law&Practice)
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Course code
2125600
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Credit points
96
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Equivalent units
8
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Diploma of Conveyancing (Law and Practice) is a fantastic opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills needed for a career as a paralegal or conveyancer. It also offers a solid foundation in legal principles and the academic skills needed to pursue further legal studies.
Students gain foundational knowledge about conveyancing law and practice in the Australian legal system and develop skills in legal research and writing, and an understanding of key legal principles.
Graduates are ideally suited for work in conveyancing and law firms which employ licenced conveyancers.
Graduates may also use the Diploma as an entry pathway to degrees such as the Associate Degree of Law (Paralegal Studies), the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies, and subsequently the Bachelor of Laws at Southern Cross University.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Demonstrate the ability to apply broad knowledge of legal principles and concepts and apply legal reasoning to generate responses to issues and challenges in paralegal and the conveyancing professional contexts. |
GA2: Creativity Reflect on responses to ethical issues in conveyancing contexts, sustainable practices and the professional responsibilities of conveyancers. |
GA3: Ethical practice Reflect on responses to ethical issues in conveyancing contexts, sustainable practices and the professional responsibilities of conveyancers. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Demonstrate the ability to apply broad knowledge of legal principles and concepts and apply legal reasoning to generate responses to issues and challenges in paralegal and the conveyancing professional contexts. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Develop interpersonal, reflective and self-management skills to work independently and as part of teams and effective communications for legal and non-legal audiences. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Develop interpersonal, reflective and self-management skills to work independently and as part of teams and effective communications for legal and non-legal audiences. |
GA7: Cultural competence Reflect on responses to ethical issues in conveyancing contexts, sustainable practices and the professional responsibilities of conveyancers. |
Students can do an optional placement unit as part of their studies (LAWS2004 Paralegal Placement). In this unit, students undertake a 10-day placement in an approved law-related environment. Through experiential learning, students gain insights and practical skills relevant to the role of a paralegal in the practice of law, better preparing them for their transition to working in a law-related environment.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Gold Coast | Term 1 , Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
| Online | Term 1 , Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
The Diploma of Conveyancing (Law and Practice) conducted by Southern Cross University is an approved educational qualification as provided for in Schedule 1 of the Conveyancers Licensing (Qualifications) Order 2006. For licensing requirements, and details of mandatory additional work experience required to enable registration, enquiries should be made to NSW Fair Trading.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
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| Overall | 5.5 |
| Writing | minimum 5.5 |
| Reading | minimum 5.0 |
| Speaking | minimum 5.0 |
| Listening | minimum 5.0 |
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Conveyancing (Law and Practice), students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points) comprising:
- 7 core units (84 credit points)
- 1 option unit (12 credit points)
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | ||||||||||||
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| LEGL1001 | Legal Research and Writing |
Term1,3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||
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| LEGL1004 | Australian Legal System |
Term1,3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||
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| LEGL2008 | Conveyancing Law |
Term2
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12 | |||||||||||||
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| LEGL2001 | Introduction to Land Law |
Term3
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12 | |||||||||||||
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| LEGL2005 | Legal and Conveyancing Practice |
Term1,3
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12 | |||||||||||||
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| LEGL2004 | Conveyancers Professional Practice |
Term4
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12 | |||||||||||||
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| LAWS2014 | Local Government and Planning Law |
Term1,5
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12 | |||||||||||||
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