Graduate Certificate in Legal Studies - 551AA
| Course Code: | 551AA |
|---|---|
| Course Version: | 2 |
| Location: | UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline(s): | Canberra Law School |
| UAC Code: | 880140 |
| CRICOS Code: | 064488G |
| English Language Requirements: | There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an academic IELTS or equivalent of 6.5, with no band score below 6.0. Students who have undertaken all of their education in an English speaking country (as defined on UC website) are deemed to have met our English language proficiency requirements. |
Introduction
The Graduate Certificate in Legal Studies is designed to provide the most basic foundation in legal method and skills and the ability to pursue study interests by selecting from a wide variety of disciplines in the law related to the students interests and requirements. This provides flexibility for graduates working, or intending to work, in government, the teaching profession and the private sector. The course aims as a whole to develop in graduate and mature students meeting entry requirements an awareness of the nature and operation of the law and the legal system, and to provide those employed in those sectors with a working understanding of areas of law of particular vocational relevance and interest. Depending on the units taken, it may provide status towards the Juris Doctor or Master of Legal Studies degrees or the Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies.
Enquiries
- Prospective Domestic Students
- Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226)
- Prospective International Students
- Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342
- Current and Commencing Students
- In person Faculty of Business, Government and Law student support area (Building 11, Level B, Room 27 - Reception counter) or Email BGLCourseConveners@canberra.edu.au
Admission Requirements
Admission to the course is open to graduates in any discipline.
Assumed Knowledge
No knowledge is assumed for this course.
Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
Course Requirements
Awards
| Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Legal Studies | GradCert LegSt |
Typical Study Pattern
Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course. Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.
Unit Delivery Modes
Delivery modes for units in this degree are yet to be confirmed. Please contact us for more details. This course is closed to new admissions from semester 2, 2014. Please contact the Faculty via the enquiry details below for further information.
Course Duration
Standard one semester full-time or equivalent. Maximum four semesters.
Honours
None.
Offerings
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Past Offerings
- 2012->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2013->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2014->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2015->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2016->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2017->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2018->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2019->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
- 2020->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
Enrolment Numbers
View the number of student enrolments for the previous full year. Please note that course numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.