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General Information |
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| University name | Queensland University of Technology |
| Dean's message | Read the Message from the Dean |
| Date established | 1989 |
| Date law school established | 1977 |
| Address | 2 George Street Brisbane QLD 4000 |
| Telephone number | +61 7 3864 2707 |
| Fax number | +61 7 3864 1519 |
| law_enquiries@qut.edu.au | |
| Home page | www.law.qut.edu.au |
Awards Offered |
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| Bachelor of Laws leading to admission | 4 years |
| Combined degrees with other faculties | 5 years |
| Graduate LLB/Juris Doctor leading to admission | 3 years |
| Graduate degrees with other faculties | No |
| Graduate certificates | 1 semester |
| Graduate diplomas | 1 year (except Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - 6 months) |
| Masters of Law by coursework | 1 year |
| Masters of Law (including placement) | No |
| Masters of Laws by coursework and thesis | No |
| Postgrad Masters of Laws by thesis | 1 year |
| Specialist postgrad degrees in law available | Yes |
| Doctor of Legal Science | 3 years |
| Doctor of Philosophy | 3 years |
Fees* |
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| Scholarships/financial assistance | Limited number |
| Indicative course fees - stand alone LLB | $50,000 for fee-paying students and standard HECS |
| Indicative course fees - combined degree including LLB | $62,400 and standard HECS for supported students |
| Indicative course fees - JD | N/A |
| Course fees - indicative domestic fee for full masters degree | $12,960 |
| Course fees - indicative international fee for full masters degree | $19,200 |
| Course fees - indicative fee for full PhD (international) | $64,000 |
Admission |
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| Basic undergrad requirements | Admission through QTAC or the International Office |
| Basic postgrad requirements | Recognised Bachelor of Laws degree with a high grade point average |
| Basic postgrad research requirements | Completion of Bachelor of Laws degree at the level of Honours 2A or equivalent |
| Australian undergrad deadline | 5 Jun, 29 Sep |
| International undergrad deadline | Anytime (at least 2 months before semester begins) |
| Australian postgrad deadline | 2 Jun, 27 Oct |
| International postgrad deadline | Anytime (at least 2 months before semester begins) |
| Australian postgrad research deadline | Anytime (at least 2 months before semester begins) |
| International postgrad research deadline | Anytime (at least 2 months before semester begins) |
| Course commencement date | Every February and July |
| Undergrad admission enquiries and handbook info | law_enquiries@qut.edu.au |
| Postgrad admission enquiries and handbook info | law_enquiries@qut.edu.au |
Other Information |
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| Can I do a summer term and reduce the length of the course? | Yes |
| International students admitted? | Yes |
| Are there English assistance programs? | Yes |
| Can I study for a stand alone LLB direct from school? | Yes |
| Semesters per year | 2 |
| Average annual LLB intake | 320 - Semester 1 100 - Semester 2 |
| Are undergrad tutorials offered/standard size | Yes / 20-25 |
| Legal skills program | Yes |
| Graduate employment assistance | Yes |
*Fees are indicative only - please check with the institution
