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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
No
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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
DipLS
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Course code
2125107
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Credit points
96
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Equivalent units
8
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The Diploma of Legal Studies is a pathway course that will equip you with foundational knowledge and skills in the areas of legal and justice studies.
You will gain skills in legal research and writing while furthering your understanding of the Australian legal system, criminal process, family law, contract law and ethics.
This course is offered through SCU College, where we understand that students have diverse experiences and ways of learning. The College supports your study success and connects you to your peers through additional workshops to develop academic and study skills.
Graduates can also use the Diploma as an entry pathway into the Associate Degree of Law (Paralegal Studies) and Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies, providing up to eight (8) units of credit towards these courses.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions within defined legal settings. |
GA2: Creativity Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of legal studies. |
GA3: Ethical practice Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined legal study contexts. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of legal studies. Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions within defined legal settings. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work within defined legal settings. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Apply academic knowledge and skills to communicate information, concepts, and solutions, individually and/or in a team within defined legal settings. |
GA7: Cultural competence Demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined contexts in the field of legal studies. |
| 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 |
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
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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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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| Students must enrol in EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline and LEGL1001 - Legal Research and Writing in their first term of study. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline |
Term1,3,5
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LEGL1001 | Legal Research and Writing |
Term1,3,5
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LEGL2014 | Criminal Process |
Term2
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LAWS2056 | Family Law Practice |
Term2
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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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| COMM1004 | A Culture of Enquiry |
Term1,3,5
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LEGL2007 | Principles of Contract Law |
Term4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| LEGL1002 | Interviewing, Negotiation and Ethics |
Term4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |
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| EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline | ||
| LEGL1001 | Legal Research and Writing | ||
| LEGL2014 | Criminal Process | ||
| LEGL1002 | Interviewing, Negotiation and Ethics | ||
| LEGL1004 | Australian Legal System | ||
| COMM1004 | A Culture of Enquiry | ||
| LEGL2007 | Principles of Contract Law | ||
| LAWS2056 | Family Law Practice |