Diploma of Legal Studies
The Diploma of Legal Studies will be of interest to students planning a career where a knowledge of fundamental legal principles and basic legal skills will be of use, e.g. business administration, legal administration, federal, state or local government administration. It will also be of interest to students who have a general interest in the law as an area of study.
The Diploma of Legal Studies will teach students core skills to enhance their career prospects, whether that be a student fresh out of school or someone wishing to upgrade their qualifications. Some core skills covered include; familiarity with the fundamental features of Australia’s legal system, the principles of business law and contract law, contemporary legal and ethical issues confronting Australian society, communicating in groups, conflict resolution, problem solving, individual and group decision making, and an understanding of ethics, morals and cultural beliefs.
Successful completion of the Diploma of Legal Studies guarantees students a place in most undergraduate degrees at Bond University, with a possible 80 credit points credited towards their new program of study. Students are advised to check the degree study structures online to confirm for which subjects they may receive credit.
Intakes
- Jan Deadline: Dec
- May Deadline: April
- Sep Deadline: Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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- Australia’s highest employer satisfaction with graduates (2018 Employer Satisfaction Survey)
- Rated five stars for employability (QS star ratings 2017-2019)
- Australia’s #1 university for student experience for the past 14 years
Bond’s employability and career services span across four key areas, all of which can be tailored to your career goals and ambitions.
- Career guidance
- Beyond Bond
- Industry placements
- The Employability Lab
PSW Opportunity
No Post Study Work for courses less than 2 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level subjects
A minimum of three (the best three) A level grades are used for entry.
A maximum of two AS level subjects may be combined to substitute for one A Level subject.
Bachelor of Actuarial Science requires a minimum of 11.
Faculty of Law requires a minimum total of 10 points.
All other Faculties and programs require a minimum total of 5 points.
Points system:
A level subjects: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
AS level subjects: A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5
All programs (except Bachelor of Actuarial Science)
All Indian Secondary School Certificate (AISSC) or Indian School Certificate (ISC) - minimum 65% average in the best four subjects.
Minimum 70% average in the best four subjects for the following State Board Secondary Education exit awards:
Intermediate Certificate from the Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education
Pre University Certificate from the Karnataka Board of Pre-University Education
Higher Secondary certificate form the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
Higher Secondary certificate from the Tamil Nadu Board of Higher Secondary Education
Intermediate Certificate from the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education
Bachelor of Actuarial Science
All Indian Secondary School Certificate (AISSC) or Indian School Certificate (ISC) - minimum 74% average in the best four subjects.
Minimum 74% average in the best four subjects for the following State Board Secondary Education exit awards:
Intermediate Certificate from the Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education
Pre University Certificate from the Karnataka Board of Pre-University Education
Higher Secondary certificate form the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
Higher Secondary certificate from the Tamil Nadu Board of Higher Secondary Education
Intermediate Certificate from the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education
- Course Code: 080298C
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 08 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
35360 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A