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Diploma of Legal Studies
- Hobart, Australia
- 1 year
- 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: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): 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
- Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 or another approved University general-entry pathway
- Plus any course-specific prerequisites
Accepted academic background
Australian Year 12 equivalent, Approved tertiary study, Or another recognised entry pathway
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 overall
- TOEFL iBT No band below 5.5
- PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 72
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification evidence
- Passport/identity documents
- English-language evidence where required
- Course-specific supporting documents where applicable
How to apply
- Choose the course. Check academic and English entry requirements and prerequisites. Prepare supporting documents. Apply directly through the University of Tasmania international application portal or through an authorised agent.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $38,950 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 AUD |
| Deposit | $19,475 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Hobart |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts, Law and Education |
| Department | School of Law |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 100 |
| Study pace | Standard |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Tasmanian International Merit Scholarship offers eligible commencing international students a 30% tuition fee reduction under its 2027 conditions. An ASEAN Scholarship may provide eligible ASEAN citizens a 15% tuition discount. Award eligibility and course exclusions apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
5 Feb 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 5 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $38,950 AUD per year. The application fee is $0 AUD. The deposit is $19,475 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 overall, TOEFL iBT No band below 5.5, PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 72.