GraduateLaw

Graduate Certificate of Laws

Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia

About this program

The Graduate Certificate of Laws provides focused foundational knowledge and skills training for non-lawyers. It will prepare you for further postgraduate study in law (via relevant pathways into the Juris Doctor) in addition to building skills relevant to current work environments. The course emphasises critical thinking, research, analytical and judgement skills, as well as further developing the capacity to work in a self-directed way, thereby enhancing your ability to study at postgraduate level and deal with real-world legal and policy challenges. This is a Macquarie University (Sydney) course.

Cost & duration

Duration0.5 yr
Tuition (international)A$46,200
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (L6 R6 W6 S6)
PTE58 overall (L52 R52 W52 S52)

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Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • Essential units: The Law of Obligations I - Contracts (LAWS8030), Public International Law (LAWS8015), Foundations of Law (LAWS8001), Criminal Justice and Public Policy (LAWS8002)

Admissions

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 55

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