The Associate Degree of Legal Studies is for anyone who is interested in broadening their understanding of the legal system without committing to a full law degree.
This course will give you a broad understanding of the law, legal processes and legal principles and introduce you to practical areas of the law such as torts, contracts, criminal law and transnational law.
It caters for two groups of students: those who have a general interest in legal issues without wishing to complete a full law degree, and those who wish to gauge their interest in legal studies and perhaps later seek to undertake a full law degree program.
Upon completion of the first year of the Associate Degree program, students may seek admission to the Bachelor of Laws degree and apply for credit transfer on the units completed under the Associate Degree program.
This course does not lead to professional accreditation, though students can transfer to the Bachelor of Laws degree, which is accredited with the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board of the Northern Territory, with up to 140 credit points of credit transfer depending on the units completed under the Associate Degree of Legal Studies.
Study law at CDU to learn from a leader in transnational, human rights, cyber and customary law to become a first-class legal practitioner. You'll be prepared for a multitude of career opportunities, from Australia's legal systems and public service to business, government, industrial relations, and more.
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Admission requirements are met by one of the following:
CDU English for Academic Purposes 3 (ZEAP30) -Successful completion of EAP003 English for Academic Purposes 3
IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake)- A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)- A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 169.
Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency- A minimum overall grade of B2.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module- A minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)- A minimum overall score of 60 and a minimum writing score of 21.
The annual tuition fee for full time study in 2024 is AUD $28,848.00. This equates to $ $3,606.00 per 10 credit point unit (0.125 EFTSL).
These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year.
We offer an exciting and generous range of scholarships to support international students coming to study at CDU from around the globe. Our scholarships reward high-achieving students with outstanding academic accomplishments and who contribute to the potential to make a positive impact on the world.