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Undergraduate Certificate in Legal Studies

This undergraduate certificate is your introduction to Australia's legal and criminal justice systems, including parliament, law enforcement, the courts, and custodial and community corrections.

In this program you will:

  • Learn about the roles and functions of police, parliament, the courts, and corrections
  • Build introductory knowledge on the reasons for criminal behaviour
  • Research answers to legal problems, and present legal arguments
  • Develop problem solving skills in law and crime-related issues
  • Study different perspectives on the law's role in society

Location

Entry threshold

50.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

6 months 6 months Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2024 fees (A$)

A$7,312 CSP
CSP

QTAC code

013705

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
4
Total units
48
Duration
6 months 6 months
UniSC program code
AR013
Program structure
Introductory courses (4) 48 units

CRM101 Accounting for Business
LAW101 Introduction to Informatics

PLUS select 2 courses (24 units) from:

LAW103 Business Law and Ethics
SCS101 Consumer Behaviour
LAW102 Services Marketing
CRM103 Marketing Communication

Study sequences

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 50.00

Additional entry information

Standard English language requirements apply.

Recommended prior study
English
Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
  • The Undergraduate Certificate in Legal Studies has been designed as a pathway into the Bachelor of Criminology and Justice or the Bachelor of Laws.
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.

CSP estimate
A$7,312