Overview

This flexible Legal Studies degree from University of New England builds your real-world research skills and will open the door to a variety of career opportunities across the private and public sector. Plus, our expertise in online delivery allows you to study in a way that fits your lifestyle.

Private and public sector organisations depend on individuals with an understanding of the law. If you want to future proof your career with basic legal knowledge and skills in legal reasoning, consider studying the Bachelor of Legal Studies at UNE.

Designed to advance your career opportunities in many sectors, this degree will equip you with insights into the fundamental areas of law, its values and principles, together with the opportunity to choose from a wide range of listed units to match your interests and career aspirations.

The Bachelor of Legal Studies will not only enhance your career prospects, it is also an ideal preparation for further law studies such as the Bachelor of Laws (4 Years).

Career outcomes

This course is crafted to enhance your career opportunities in ever-changing legal services markets. It provides graduates with legal knowledge to equip them to be paralegals working for legal practitioners, not just legal practices or law firms, and to pursue a range of careers in areas such as:

banking and finance
communications and public relations
corporate governance
court administration
information technology
journalism and publishing
justice departments
politics and public policymaking
research and policy analysis.

In addition, opportunities are available in mining and agricultural companies, natural resource and environmental management agencies, and in local, state and federal government.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations of Law
Law in Context
Legal Professional Skills
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Law and First Peoples of Australia
International Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-10-20 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

57

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Legal Studies View 181 other Bachelors in Legal Studies in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

57

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of New England and/or in Australia, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE 098051A
Any two units of English.
Generally, domestic applicants for admission must be at least 17 years old and international applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of enrolment in their first unit, however UNE may accept younger applicants at its discretion and conditions may be applied.

Tuition Fee

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International

30200 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30200 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

16141 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16141 AUD per year during 36 months.

Commonwealth Supported Place - National

Living costs for Armidale

1500 - 2100 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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