Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Graduate Entry
Queensland University of Technology - Gardens PointOnline

Course outline

This course has a practical focus on the knowledge, skills and values required for work as a legal professional and law related careers.

You develop advanced legal research and writing skills, critical analysis and skills in interviewing, advocacy and dispute resolution.

The course covers all academic subjects required for admission to legal practice and offers a range of law electives to align with career aims, including opportunities to put theory into practice in placements.

The QUT Offer Guarantee does not apply to this course.

For more course information, visit Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – Graduate Entry at QUT.

Note

Study your way – study on campus or online, or try a blended approach. There may be specific times you need to be online, or physical attendance for a study block, placement or exams. Part-time on-campus students should note daytime attendance is required. Some lectures and tutorials may have evening sessions. You may wish to undertake a minor that focuses on technology and the law. Some law units are offered in summer for students wishing to accelerate their study. Check the course information for more detail.

Selection ranks: You will be considered solely on the basis of selection ranks from your prior degree studies plus any postgraduate studies you may have undertaken. Other qualifications and experiences may be allocated selection ranks for entry to other QUT courses, but will not be considered for this course.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for QUT and for this course, refer to QUT’s website.

Prerequisites

Applicant must be 16; Prior study

Additional entry requirements

You must have a completed recognised non-law bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a minimum volume of learning of 1.00 year full-time (or equivalent).

Completed graduate diplomas, masters and/or doctorates are the accepted equivalents with a minimum volume of learning of 1.00 year full-time (or equivalent).

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2022
93.00
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2022

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Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2022

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Higher education study

Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Work and life experience

Recent secondary education

Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank

Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered

Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor

International students

All students

Number of students

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0

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0

0

<5*

78

Percentage of all students

N/P#

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

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<5*

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
# N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Career opportunities

Solicitor, barrister, in-house lawyer, crown law officer, policy officer, public servant.

Membership

After completing the law degree and being admitted as a legal practitioner, graduates may be eligible for membership of the Queensland Law Society or Bar Association of Queensland.

Course Code
417651
Start Date

Offer rounds
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Fee
CSP/$15150 (1st year contribution)
Level of Qualification
Postgraduate Bachelor degree
Study Area
Law
Study Mode
Full time, Part time, Online learning
Course Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time or 3-6 years Online learning