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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

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Undergraduate Certificate in Legal Studies

  • Certificate

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
6 months full-time
Course Code
AR013
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$7,312 total
ATAR
55

About this course

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

Entry requirements

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 55
Additional entry information

Standard English language requirements apply.

Recommended prior study
English

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • A first step to Paralegal work
  • Corrections
  • Law administration
  • Law enforcement
  • Youth justice

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Law & Paralegal Studies courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
89.8%
Overall satisfaction
89.8%
Skill scale
73.5%
Teaching scale
71.2%
Employed full-time
$55k
Average salary