Diploma of Legal Studies - 056162

Diploma of Legal Studies

056162

Law

Full time Part time

Course Fee

CSP/$16,992 (1st year contribution)

Southern Cross University - Gold Coast

Start Date

Mar 2026

Duration

1 year Full time or 2 years Part time

Offer Rounds

15 Jan 2026

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

The Diploma of Legal Studies develops foundational knowledge and skills in the areas of legal and justice studies. Students gain skills in legal research and writing while furthering their understanding of the Australian legal system, criminal process, family law, contract law and ethics. This course is offered through SCU College, where we understand that students have diverse experiences and ways of learning. The College supports your study success and connects you to your peers through additional workshops to develop academic and study skills. This course is also available online. For more course information, visit Diploma of Legal Studies at Southern Cross University.

Southern Cross University

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years

Recommended study

Biology and/or Chemistry; Mathematical Methods

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

<5*

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

<5*

Notes

* “<5" – indicates less than 5 ATAR/Selection Rank based offers were made

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor

Number of students

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

Percentage of all students

0.0%

All students

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5

Career opportunities

Graduates will be suitable for paraprofessional roles in the area of legal and justice studies. Graduates can also use the Diploma as an entry pathway into the Associate Degree of Law (Paralegal Studies) or the Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies.

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