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General Information |
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| University name | University of New South Wales |
| Dean's message | Read the Message from the Dean |
| Date established | 1949 |
| Date law school established | 1971 |
| Address | Faculty of Law UNSW Sydney NSW 2052 |
| Telephone number | +61 2 9385 2227 |
| Fax number | +61 2 9385 1175 |
| law@unsw.edu.au | |
| Home page | www.law.unsw.edu.au |
Awards Offered |
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| Bachelor of Laws leading to admission | 5-7 years |
| Combined degrees with other faculties | Yes |
| Graduate LLB/Juris Doctor leading to admission | 3 years (Juris Doctor leading to admission) |
| Graduate degrees with other faculties | No |
| Graduate certificates | No |
| Graduate diplomas | 1 year |
| 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 | 1.5 years |
| 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 available |
| Indicative course fees - combined degree including LLB | $26,676 (combined degree including LLB - one year only) |
| Indicative course fees - JD | $27,120 |
| Course fees - indicative domestic fee for full masters degree | $390 x 48 uoc = $18,720 |
| Course fees - indicative international fee for full masters degree | $490 x 48 uoc = $23,520 |
| Course fees - indicative fee for full PhD (international) | $20,880 (international) |
Admission |
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| Basic undergrad requirements | ATAR for school leavers, ATAR plus tertiary for others |
| Basic postgrad requirements | Recent academic results, relevant work experience and potential for successful study in law |
| Basic postgrad research requirements | Completion of a relevant degree, usually an LLB, at the Level of Honours 2A or equivalent |
| Australian undergrad deadline | 30 Sep JD deadline: End May, End Sept |
| International undergrad deadline | 31 Jan, 30 Jun |
| Australian postgrad deadline | 31 Jan, 30 Jun |
| International postgrad deadline | 31 Jan, 30 Jun |
| Australian postgrad research deadline | 31 Jan, 30 Jun |
| International postgrad research deadline | 31 Jan, 30 Jun |
| Course commencement date | Feb/March and July |
| Undergrad admission enquiries and handbook info | law@unsw.edu.au |
| Postgrad admission enquiries and handbook info | law@unsw.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? | No |
| Semesters per year | 2 |
| Average annual LLB intake | 300 |
| Are undergrad tutorials offered/standard size | Classes only (no lectures/tutorials) |
| Legal skills program | No |
| Graduate employment assistance | UNSW Careers Office |
*Fees are indicative only - please check with the institution
