Bachelor of Legal and Dispute Studies
RMIT University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00122A
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.
Structure
Total Credit Points: 288
Subjects
- HUSO2235 Introduction to Law
- HWSS1144 Alternative Dispute Resolution
- POLI1025 Power and Governance
- SOCU2095 Sociology of Law
- JUST2315 Civil Obligations
- SOCU1025 Intercultural Communication
- HUSO2231 Criminal Law
- POLI1068 International Human Rights and Law
- SOCU2293 Policy for Justice
- HWSS2157 Understanding Conflict and Mediation
- SOCU2094 Civil Procedure
- HUSO2342 Information Law and Society
- SOCU2096 Family, Society and the Law
- JUST2316 Labour Relations Law
- HUSO1213 Contemporary Organisational Practices
- JUST2270 Evidence and Proof in Litigation
- HWSS2181 Justice and Legal Internship
- JUST2351 Applied Research in Criminological Settings
- HUSO2166 Foundations of Social Research
- JUST2326 Arbitration
- JUST2359 Border Security
- SOCU2114 Case Management Practice
- JUST2309 Community Based Corrections
- HUSO2225 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
- SOCU2116 Contemporary Criminology
- JUST2289 Contemporary Sentencing
- POLI1076 Corrections
- JUST2237 Crime Prevention
- JUST2327 Crimes of the Powerful
- SOCU2253 Criminal Behaviour Analysis
- HWSS2120 Criminal Law Investigation and Procedure
- SOCU2119 Criminological Theory
- HWSS2161 Criminology and Justice Studies Field Project
- HUSO2120 Deviance, Control and Conflict
- INTE2079 Digital Criminology: Crime and Justice in Digital Society
- HUSO2228 Drug Related Crime
- JUST1117 Forensic Interviewing
- ONPS2169 Forensic Studies
- SOCU2064 Foundations of Criminology
- JUST2254 Foundations of Policing
- SOCU2235 Global Crime
- HUSO1296 Indigenous Studies
- JUST2273 Introduction to Criminal Justice
- JUST2339 Miscarriages of Justice
- HWSS2202 The Practice of Mediation
- JUST2257 Professional Ethics and Conduct
- HWSS2156 Professional Internship
- HUSO2201 The Sociology of Drug Use
- POLI1062 Terrorism and Society
- JUST2307 Therapeutic Jurisprudence
- HUSO2234 Victimology
- SOCU2097 Welfare Law
- HWSS2117 Youth Justice Systems
Standard entry requirements
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification).
Study pathways
Graduates of the following RMIT programs with a GPA of 3.0 or higher are guaranteed entry (subject to certain criteria) into this program: Advanced Diploma of Justice Diploma of Languages Advanced Diploma of Translating Advanced Diploma of Interpreting Graduates of the following RMIT programs are eligible for exemptions (subject to certain criteria): Diploma of Community Services Work Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs, Diploma of Community Services, Diploma of Youth Work.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne City |
| No |
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| Melbourne City | International: $106,560 | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Melbourne City.
Available for Domestic Student. For more information about the tuition fee, please contact RMIT.
Further information
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.
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