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Graduate Diploma in Law (SCG003.1)
Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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PG | Online |
UC - Canberra, Online |
1.4 years |
Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Law School |
View teaching periods | |
Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 8 |
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
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.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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Online |
UC - Canberra, Online |
1.4 years | |
Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Law School |
View teaching periods | |
Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
|
View requirements | 8 |
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.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
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.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
The Graduate Diploma in Law is a postgraduate law program designed for those who have completed or are close to completing a bachelor's degree in a non-law discipline to enhance their qualifications through graduate legal studies. Students tailor their individual program of study to their needs by studying two foundation units and six electives, including subject streams such as business law and public policy streams.
Students may transition to the Juris Doctor (JD), which is a master's level pathway to legal practice throughout Australia with professional accreditation with the Supreme Court of the ACT and the State of New South Wales (the Graduate Diploma is not itself a qualification to practice law). With an emphasis on practical legal problem-solving, the JD units are designed to ground legal education in the broader social and economic context and support students' development as ethical professionals.
With small class sizes and highly qualified and experienced staff, students are encouraged to develop their advocacy abilities and legal skills. Students who transition to a JD will apply their skills in the workplace, with opportunities to complete an extended practical research project or law internship through linkages with law firms, government and non-government agencies and overseas universities.
Study a Graduate Diploma in Law at UC and you will:
- Study foundational legal units
- Develop practical dispute resolution skills
- Understand and apply the theory and history of law
- Discover how the law engages with and shapes disruptive technologies
Career outcomes:
With a Graduate Diploma in Law from the University of Canberra, you will be building your legal knowledge to apply in a variety of work settings. If you continue to study the Juris Doctor, your career options include working as a:
- Solicitor
- Legal counsel
- Workplace relations consultant
- Family lawyer
- Legal case manager
A third of people employed in a legal profession have a postgraduate qualification (source: Job Outlook).
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any non-law discipline, with a GPA of at least 5/7.
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Graduate Diploma in Law (SCG003) | 24 credit points
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
Course duration
The standard duration for this course is 1.5 years (8 Study Blocks). The maximum duration is 4 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
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1. Graduates will have an advanced theoretical and technical knowledge of the discipline of law in specific legal areas. | |
2. Graduates will demonstrate cognitive and creative skills to select or generate and apply responses to legal issues. | |
3. Graduates will have communication and technical legal research skills to evaluate and transmit information and solutions to complex legal problems to others. | |
4. Graduates will be able to apply their legal knowledge and skills to work with accountability, autonomy and professionalism. |
Awards
Award | Official abbreviation |
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Graduate Diploma in Law | GradDip Law |
Alternative exits
SCC003 Graduate Certificate in Law
Enquiries
Student category | Contact details |
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Current and Commencing Students | Email: BGLStudent@canberra.edu.au |
Prospective Students | Email: study@canberra.edu.au or Phone: 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
