UndergraduateLaw
Diploma of Legal Studies
University of Tasmania, Hobart/Launceston, TAS, Australia
About this program
The Diploma of Legal Studies at the University of Tasmania provides exposure to the study of law without a full commitment to a law degree. It suits people planning a role that would benefit from legal knowledge, as well as those who already use legal knowledge in their career. Alongside introductory units covering the foundations of law and legal reasoning, students choose units targeting one or more specialist areas. It takes a minimum of one year full-time and is offered in Hobart, Launceston and online.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
- Core: LAW102 International Law
- LAW107Foundations of Law
- LAW108Legal Reasoning and Technological Change
- LAW181Ethics, Social Responsibility and the Law
- Core Option: HGA107 Crime and Criminal Justice
- HGA108Crime and Society
- HIR101Introduction to International Relations
- LAW106Torts
- LAW182Indigenous Peoples and the Law
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia. Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the âFor Domestic Studentsâ section of the entry requirements on this page. You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies: Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or above; Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). Applicants must have completed at least one unit of study (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points). If an applicant has failed any units the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made
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