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Certificate in Legal Studies

University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
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Course Overview

This undergraduate certificate is your introduction to Australia's legal and criminal justice systems, including parliament, law enforcement, the courts, and custodial and community corrections.

In this program you will:

  • Learn about the roles and functions of police, parliament, the courts, and corrections

  • Build introductory knowledge on the reasons for criminal behaviour

  • Research answers to legal problems, and present legal arguments

  • Develop problem solving skills in law and crime-related issues

  • Study different perspectives on the law's role in society

General Eligibility

ATAR/Rank : 55

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Course Modules

Introductory courses (4) 48 units:

  • Introduction to Criminology

  • Foundations of Australian Law A

Select 2 courses (24 units) from:

  • Criminal Law and Procedure A

  • Foundations of Human Behaviour

  • Foundations of Australian Law B

  • Punishment and Corrections

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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