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Diploma of Legal Studies

Kaplan Higher Education Academy

Singapore, Singapore
0.67 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Degree on law, Courts and legal research that does not train paralegals.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Legal Studies can develop the ability to interpret relevant legal or policy concepts
Evaluate evidence and arguments and communicate structured
Ethically informed analysis. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Business analyst
Compliance officer
Contract negotiator
Court administrator
Employee relations manager
Healthcare compliance officer
Law firm administrator
Law school
Politics
Non-profit advocacy
Conflict management

Curriculum

120 credits: 60 general education
36 legal studies major
24 open electives. Study covers federal and state government and courts
Legal research
Critical analysis of law and ethics. Internship not mandatory
Faculty help find one.

Entry requirements

Academic

Kaplan Foundation Diploma
At least 1 GCE A-Level pass
A pre-university certification or other qualification assessed case by case; Mature candidates aged 30 and above considered.

Accepted academic background

Minimum age 16; 1 GCE A-Level pass, Kaplan Foundation Diploma, Year 12, High school completion, IB, Polytechnic diploma, Or other qualification equivalent to A-Level; Mature candidates 30+ with 8 years work experience (Diploma pages)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Identification document
Application form
Language proficiency evidence where applicable

How to apply

Check entry requirements. Apply at least 6 weeks before the intake (). Submit the application form (fee S$523.to a Kaplan overseas or in-country representative. It includes the Student's Pass application
Which Kaplan files with ICA. Receive the letter of offer
Student contract and eForm. Sign and return them to accept
Then pay as advised. The ICA In-Principle Approval letter serves as the entry visa where required. Attend the compulsory Reporting Day and orientation to collect the Student's Pass.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$15,369 SGD
Application fee	$523 SGD
Deposit	$0 SGD

Program details

Campus	Kaplan City Campus @ Wilkie Edge
Faculty or school	Law and Criminology
Department	Legal Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
December 2026
Applications closed
2 Sept 2026
Closed
Program starts
April 2027
Apply by
1 Jan 2027
48 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 May 2027
170 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.67 years.