Bachelor of Laws
Degree Level Undergraduate
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- NOT an Australian or New Zealand citizen
- NOT an Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)
Start date
February
June
September
Campus
City West
Duration
4 year(s) full-time
Program Code
DBLA
Prerequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
Fees
AUD$ 25,300 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2015
English Language Requirements
- IELTS total [7.0]
- IELTS reading [7.0]
- IELTS writing [7.0]
- IELTS speaking [7.0]
- IELTS listening [7.0]
International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
060781B
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:
Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and
- completed 200 credits of subjects;
- achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
- achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
- obtained a competitive ATAR.
* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required
- Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, obtaining a minimum score of 24 points and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- Qualified for Special Entry and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- Completed the University Foundation Studies program with a competitive GPA.
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
NoneAssumed Knowledge
NoneEnglish language entry requirements
The minimum English language entry requirements for international students who speak English as a foreign language are as follows:English language testPlease access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)- IELTS total [7.0]
- IELTS reading [7.0]
- IELTS writing [7.0]
- IELTS speaking [7.0]
- IELTS listening [7.0]
Admission Requirements by Country
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board 12 USA SAT (2400) 2000 Vietnam 9.5 Australia 93 IB (best 6) 37 Nepal HSEB 88 HKDSE 23 Bangladesh HSC 5 Canada High School (OSSD) 90 Eynesbury FSP 415 German Abitur 1.3 India (best 4) 88 Kenya KCSE (average) A Malaysia STPM (best 3) 12 Malaysia UEC 20 Norway GPA Pakistan HSSC 90 Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3) 12 Sweden GPA
Aim
This degree covers in a comprehensive way the academic requirements for admission to practice as specified by the Law Admissions Consultative Committee (LACC) in the Uniform Admission Rules. Graduates seeking admission to practice are further required to complete an approved practical legal training (PLT) program in order to meet the full requirements for admission to legal practice. PLT programs are provided by a range of service providers in both South Australia and interstate. The degree also offers an excellent foundation for many legally related careers including in, public policy and advice, law reform, alternative dispute resolution, business and administration, education and academia, legal research, community sector advocacy, international policy and industrial relations.
Content & Structure
The total number of units required is 144 – that is, 32 courses.
The Law degree comprises 16 core and 16 elective courses.
Professional accreditation and recognition
This program covers in a comprehensive way the academic requirements for admission to practice as specified by the national Law Admissions Consultative Committee and applied in South Australia by the Legal Practitioners Education and Admission Council. In addition to the academic requirements of the program, students seeking admission to practice are required to complete an approved practical legal training (PLT) program. Students seeking admission to practice in other Australian jurisdictions should apply to the appropriate admitting authority.
Program Director
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