Diploma of Legal Studies/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - 226651

Diploma of Legal Studies/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

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Law

The Diploma of Legal Studies is a pathway to the Bachelor of Laws (Honours), helping you develop foundational legal knowledge and academic skills while setting you up for success in your further studies.

Full time Part time

Course Fee

CSP/$15800 (1st year contribution)

Griffith University - Brisbane South (Nathan)

Start Date

Mar 2026

Jul 2026

Duration

4 years Full time or 8 years Part time

Offer Rounds

15 Jan 2026, 4 Jun 2026

Overview Admissions Criteria Student Profile Career Possibilities

Course outline

The Diploma of Legal Studies is a pathway program designed to help you transition into the Bachelor of Laws (Honours). You’ll develop essential legal skills in research, academic and legal writing and reasoning, all critical for success in legal education and practice. You’ll be introduced to core legal principles and the Australian legal system, as well as global law, helping you build a solid foundation in law.

Critical thinking and analytical reasoning are emphasised to equip you with the skills needed to interpret legislation, assess legal arguments, and engage with contemporary legal issues. Ethical awareness and social responsibility are a focus, reflecting the importance of integrity and social justice in legal practice.

You’ll gain this foundational knowledge in a supportive learning environment, setting you up for success in your future legal studies. Successful completion of the Diploma of Legal Studies provides a direct pathway into the second year of the Bachelor of Laws.

For more course information, visit Diploma of Legal Studies/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at GU.

Griffith University

Note

The Minimum Selection Threshold (ATAR/Selection Rank) for Trimester 1, 2026 entry will be 77.00.

Combined diploma/degrees

Upon successful completion of this diploma, you will be offered guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours).

Fee notes

This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges

Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.

Additional entry requirements

Griffith VET Guarantee and the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee apply to this program. For more information visit Guaranteed Admission at GU.

Assumed knowledge

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C)

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.

Notes

As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2025 information is not available.

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.

Notes

As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2025 information is not available.

Career opportunities

Gain valuable skills in legal reasoning, research, and communication that are applicable across a broad range of roles in government, corporate, and not-for-profit sectors.

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