Overview

In the Legal Studies major, you will explore the legal system and how it shapes our society. The major will include units in Criminology and units that broaden your understanding of the role and operation of law. You will complete units that explain the structure of the Australian legal system … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Academic Chair

Admission requirements

Entry requirements (onshore)
English language requirements

Learning outcomes

1.
Demonstrate a broad and coherent understanding of fundamental areas of knowledge relevant to the field of legal studies including the Australian legal system, criminal behaviour and crime prevention, social justice and cultural and international contexts.
2.
Communicate in ways that are effective, clear, appropriate and persuasive for a range of audiences, individually and/or in collaborative contexts.
3.
Apply knowledge and skills including analytical, creative and conceptual thinking to investigate problems from a legal studies perspective.
4.
Demonstrate a capacity for self-directed learning and critical reflection.

Professional outcomes

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