Legal Studies

The Legal Studies degree is offered at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) .

Key Facts

Looking for a way to enhance your career opportunities? The UTS Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies is the perfect choice. Designed for non-law graduates, this program has been created to help you succeed in any sector or organisation by advancing your understanding of the Australian legal system and how it intersects with your industry.

Benefit from our leading teaching team, comprised of experts and academics at the top of their fields, and enjoy flexible delivery and a range of subjects to suit any interest and goal. This program also offers you a pathway to further studies in either the Master of Legal Studies or the Juris Doctor.

With UTS’ focus on hands-on learning through practical assessment tasks and state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll be sure to get the applied, job-ready insight and competencies you need to grow your career.

This program is designed for non-law graduates and can be completed in as little as one year. In this degree, you’ll undertake three core subjects, building your essential knowledge of the Australian legal system.

Then, you’ll have the opportunity to curate your study experience to best meet your interests and goals, with your choice of Legal Studies options subjects. Topics include discrimination law, corporate governance, deceptive trade practices, public health and more, allowing you to focus your studies on the areas of most interest and relevance to you.

Courses include:

• Law

• Criminal Law and Procedure

• Ethics Law and Justice

• Torts