Program Overview
The Legal Practice at Queensland University of Technology is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Law over 6 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Legal Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 6 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 22,575 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; AUD 11,025 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Legal Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Dates: 12 Jan - 20 Feb (6 weeks)
- 6TP2
- 6TP4
- Dates: 6 Jul - 14 Aug
- 6TP5
- 6TP6
- 6TP1 (January 2015 entry students)
- 6TP2
- 6TP4
- 6TP2 (Feb 2015 entry students)
- 6TP3
- 6TP4
- 6TP5
- 6TP1 (2016)
- 6TP1 (January 2015 entry students)
- 6TP2
- 6TP4
- 6TP5
- 6TP2 (March 2015 entry students)
- 6TP3
- 6TP4
- 6TP6
- Sem 2
- 6TP5
- 6TP1 (2016)
- 6TP3 (2016)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A completed bachelor degree, higher award or equivalent study in law, which is approved for admission to the Australian legal profession; or
Currently studying for such as a degree, award or equivalent with no more than two units to complete by the date the course commences.*
*(Subject to the Queensland Legal Practitioner Admissions Board requirements, currently under review)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 22,575 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; AUD 11,025 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 22,575 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; AUD 11,025 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Queensland University of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Queensland University of Technology
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane City, Australia
Queensland University of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 6 months