Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies at UNE?
The Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies provides an ideal basis for graduates who wish to gain a background in legal studies to be used in areas such as legal studies teaching, the public service environment, management, planning and similar fields. It can provide a refresher course in law for those whose initial studies occurred some time ago. It is also a broadening course for those who, for personal interests or vocational requirements, now wish to extend their knowledge of law into areas not previously studied.
Note: Trimester 3: Off Campus Part-time Only
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1 Year Full-timeUp to 4 years Part-time
FEES
Full FeeInternational
2013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
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| Course Type | Postgraduate | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee / International | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | ||||||||||||||||||
| How to apply |
All domestic students apply direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | There are no mandatory intensive schools in the Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies. |
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| Entry Requirements | 1. Except as provided in Rule 2., an applicant for admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma shall: (a) have fulfilled all of the requirements for admission to a degree, or qualification of equivalent standing, accepted by the school on the advice of the course coordinator as sufficient qualification for admission to the course; or (b) provide other evidence to show to the satisfaction of the school that the candidate is adequately prepared for candidature. 2. (a) A candidate may be permitted to enrol concurrently for a degree and a Graduate Diploma provided that (except in special circumstances with the approval of the course coordinator): (i) the candidate, as a full-time student, does not enrol in more than four units in each trimester; or (ii) the candidate, as a part-time student, does not enrol in more than two units in each trimester. (b) Such a candidate shall have fulfilled all of the requirements for admission to a degree before being awarded a Graduate Diploma. 3. After admission to candidature, candidates shall have a program of study approved by the Law course coordinator. |
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| Advanced Standing | A candidate may be granted advanced standing for course work units only, passed prior to admission to candidature up to a maximum of 24 credit points in the Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies. Advanced standing for units taught as part of a law degree that are undertaken as part of the Graduate Diploma cannot be given for work experience or legal studies that are not part of a course that meets admission requirements. |
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| Fast Track | Trimester 3 provides an opportunity for students to fast-track their academic progression or to catch up on units required to complete the degree. |
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| Academic Colours |
Ultramarine (BCC 148) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
1. Except as provided in Rule 2., an applicant for admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma shall have fulfilled all of the requirements for admission to a degree, or qualification of equivalent standing, accepted by the school on the advice of the course coordinator as sufficient qualification for admission to the course, or shall provide other evidence to show to the satisfaction of the school that he or she is adequately prepared for candidature.
2. (a) A candidate may be permitted to enrol concurrently for a degree and a Graduate Diploma provided that, except in special circumstances with the approval of the course coordinator, the candidate, as a full-time student, does not enrol in more than four units in each trimester, or as a part-time student, does not enrol in more than two units in each trimester.
(b) Such a candidate shall have fulfilled all of the requirements for admission to a degree before being awarded a Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies.
3. After admission to candidature, candidates shall have a program of study approved by the course coordinator.
Advanced Standing
A candidate may be granted advanced standing for course work units only, passed prior to admission to candidature, for up to a maximum of 24 credit points in the Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points.
The program of study shall comprise:
(a) units to a minimum value of 36 credit points from units that form part of a law degree; and
(b) a maximum of 12 credit points from other units that strongly relate to legal study.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Listed Units | 36-48 cps |
| Elective Units | 0-12 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims | The course aims are currently unavailable. |
| Learning Outcomes | Learning outcome information is currently unavailable for this course. |
| Graduate Attributes | Graduate attribute information is currently unavailable for this course. |