Graduate Certificate in Government Law (SCC201.1)
| Selection rank | English language requirements | Duration | UAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 years | |||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Law School |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
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| Fees | |||
| 2021: $24,500 per year |
English language requirements
Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
| Academic entry requirements | English language requirements | CRICOS code | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | |||
| Discipline(s) | Location | Available teaching periods | Duration |
| Canberra Law School |
View teaching periods | 0.5 years | |
| Fees | |||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
English language requirements
Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Professional accreditation
None.
Applicants must have completed the academic requirements of an undergraduate degree in Law or a Master Degree Course in Juris Doctor or have equivalent professional experience. Examples of equivalent professional experience include at least 12 months employment in a government department undertaking contracting or procurement activities; legal drafting; human resources and dispute management; legal research and advice; litigation-related work; policy formation in law-related areas such as legal services and data management; or other activities administering the laws governing the public service.
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for this course, however any previous study or work experience will be considered as part of your application.
Graduate Certificate in Government Law (SCC201) | 12 credit points
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you may need to meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Course duration
Standard duration is 1 year part-time. Maximum duration is 3 years.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Apply regulatory frameworks for government lawyers and the public service spanning multiple portfolios and levels of government. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills. UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries. |
| Develop the capacity to update and adapt professional knowledge in a complex, changing profession. | UC graduates are professional: Display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Be self-aware. |
| Demonstrate fluency in government legal practice through a range of complex problem-solving tasks requiring creativity and professional judgement and advanced cognitive, technical, and communication skills. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload; and take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Be self-aware. |
| Critically reflect upon the role and ethical responsibilities of government lawyers to inform an enhanced capacity for leadership, self-awareness and autonomy, and professionalism incorporating a global perspective on issues in the profession that is responsive to diversity, sustainability, and innovation. | UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession. |
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Government Law | GradCert GovtLaw |
Enrolment data
2020 enrolments for this course by location. Please note that enrolment numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.
| Location | Enrolments |
|---|---|
| UC - Canberra, Bruce | 3 |
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Current and Commencing Students | In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
