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Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies University of New England (UNE), Australia

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Course summary

This course aims to provide an ideal basis for graduates who wish to gain a background in legal studies to be used in areas such as legal studies teaching, the public service environment, management, planning and similar fields. It can provide a refresher course in law for those whose initial studies occurred some time ago. It is also a broadening course for those who, for personal interests or vocational requirements, now wish to extend their knowledge of law into areas not previously studied such as Intellectual Property Law, Environmental Planning Law, and Legal Information Systems, to name only a few emerging areas.

Entry requirement for international students

Students should be graduates of a three year bachelors degree from a recognised university or other institution approved by the Faculty; or hold an equivalent qualification; or provide other evidence of adequate preparation for candidature. The previous degree need not include a major in Legal Studies. Students from Bangladesh are require to have Higher School Certificate (HSC), First Division Pass (60 per cent) or a minimum overall grade point average score of 3.0. Students from China should satisfy Senior Middle School Certificate of Graduation, completion with an average score of 70 per cent or above and a five week Introductory Academic Program (IAP) for students who have met the IELTS requirement is recommended. Indian students should have all India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) or Higher School Certificate or Pre-University Certificate (10+2) or Indian School Certificate, completion with a First Division Pass (60 per cent average). Students form Malaysia are required to have Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM), minimum grade point average score of 2.0 (4.0 scale). Students from Singapore must have GCE ‘A’ Levels, equivalent of 4 points in a minimum of 2 relevant ‘A’ Level academic subjects. United Kingdom students should have GCE ‘A’ Levels, equivalent of 4 points in a minimum of 2 relevant ‘A’ Level academic subjects. Students from USA should have High School Diploma and SAT Reasoning Test, High School Graduation Diploma and a SAT Reasoning Test score of 500 in each of the three test sections – Critical Reading; Maths; and Writing.

University of New England (UNE) accepts IELTS*

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Qualification

Graduate Certificate & Diploma

Awarding body

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND

About University of New England (UNE)

University of New England (UNE) , located in the city of Armidale at the heart of the picturesque New England Tableland region of New South Wales, is one of Australia’s oldest universities. UNE offers a wide range of courses, inclusive of on-campus and distance education courses. As a regional university, UNE offers students a unique living and learning experience, and the chance to see the ‘real’ Australia outside a capital city. It is known for its vibrant com read more

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  • About UNE University of New England (UNE) , located in the city of Armidale at the heart of the picturesque New England Tableland region of New South Wales, is one of Australia’s oldest universities. UNE offe ...read more
  • Academic Programmes The University of New England offers extensive choices in undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degree programmes - Behavioural, Cognitive and Social Sciences: Applied Linguistics, Crimi ...read more
  • Research With the wealth of research knowledge and supervisors, as well as, close links with over 40 Cooperative Research Centres such as Australian Poultry, Cotton Catchment Communities and Remote Economic ...read more
  • Student Services For international students, UNE provides airport reception and an orientation programme. Support services include English language and study skills programmes, health cover assistance, accommodati ...read more
  • How to Apply Before applying to UNE , prospective students need to consider the following: English Language Requirements Requirement for English Language Training Eligibility for Scholarships ...read more
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