Australian GovernmentStudy Australia
RMIT University

Bachelor of Legal and Dispute Studies


Course Details

This degree offers insight into the social, political and ethical aspects of law within Australia and other countries and develops skills in law and alternative dispute resolution practices. Youll be prepared for employment in private law firms, government, corporations, tribunals, courts, NGOs and community legal services. You will gain knowledge and skills in legal research and practice, critical thinking, policy analysis, civil and criminal law, international human rights and alternative dispute resolution processes. Youll develop a deeper understanding of the legal system and become better equipped to create a more just and responsible world.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course structure: Total Credit Points: 288

The type of careers this qualification leads to may include paralegal, youth justice officer, victim support officer, judge's associate, court registrar, conciliator, contracts officer, Fair Work Australia officer, law reform advocate, legal policy or project officer, mediator, negotiator, social policy or project officer, Victorian Equal Opportunity Commission officer, Human Rights Commission officer, Ombudsman's officer, Gender and Sexuality Commission officer.

CRICOS Code: 052088A

Start date: February/July

Address

Melbourne City

124 La Trobe Street

MELBOURNE, Victoria, 3000

Attendance options

  • Full-time - 3 years

Total tuition costs

AUD $106,560

ENTRY CRITERIA*

OVERALL IELTS: 6


* Note that TOEFL and IELTS scores are indicative of overall requirements in either test. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the educator for a more detailed breakdown of requirements. Note also that where TOEFL and IELTS scores are published applicants will typically require one or the other.