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General Information |
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| University name | University of Newcastle |
| Dean's message | Read the Message from the Dean |
| Date established | 1965 |
| Date law school established | 1992 |
| Address | University Drive Callaghan NSW 2308 |
| Telephone number | +61 2 4921 5052 |
| Fax number | +61 2 4921 6931 |
| law-school@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Home page | www.newcastle.edu.au/school/law |
Awards Offered |
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| Bachelor of Laws leading to admission | Available only as Graduate entry |
| Combined degrees with other faculties | 5 years |
| Graduate LLB/Juris Doctor leading to admission | 3 years |
| Graduate degrees with other faculties | Yes |
| Graduate certificates | No |
| Graduate diplomas | No |
| Masters of Law by coursework | No |
| Masters of Law (including placement) | No |
| Masters of Laws by coursework and thesis | No |
| Postgrad Masters of Laws by thesis | No |
| Specialist postgrad degrees in law available | Yes, Master of Philosophy - 2 years |
| Doctor of Legal Science | No |
| Doctor of Philosophy | 4 years |
Fees* |
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| Scholarships/financial assistance | Limited number available. For further information refer to the web at http://webapps.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships/index.cfm |
| Indicative course fees - stand alone LLB | $8,859 per annum (Commonwealth supported student) $2,130 AUD per 10 units (stand alone LLB international) |
| Indicative course fees - combined degree including LLB | $4,249 to $8,859 per annum (Commonwealth supported student) |
| Indicative course fees - JD | N/A |
| Course fees - indicative fee for full PhD (international) | Indicative domestic fee for full RhD / PhD - Under the Research Training Scheme (RTS) the University receives funding from the Australian government to meet its operational costs a candidature. This support is in the form of an exemption from the contributions normally payable by Australian students under the Higher Education Contribution Scheme. Further information can be found on the web at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/fees/ |
Admission |
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| Basic undergrad requirements | Based on academic merit For Combined Law: Year 12 studies or equivalent or tertiary studies For Graduate Bachelor of Laws: Completion of a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution |
| Basic postgrad requirements | N/A |
| Basic postgrad research requirements | Postgraduate Research - Master of Philosophy - completion of a relevant degree with Honours Class I or Class II or a qualification considered equivalent Postgraduate Research - Doctor of Philosophy - completion of a relevant Master degree or relevant degree with Honours Class I or Class II Division 1 or a qualification considered equivalent |
| Australian undergrad deadline | Late September |
| International undergrad deadline | 10 Jan, 10 June |
| Australian postgrad deadline | N/A |
| International postgrad deadline | N/A |
| Australian postgrad research deadline | 9 Jan, 9 June |
| International postgrad research deadline | 9 Jan, 9 June |
| Course commencement date | February (2011) |
| Undergrad admission enquiries and handbook info | Ph:+61 2 492 15983 Fax:+61 2 492 16918 E:business-law@newcastle.edu.au |
| Postgrad admission enquiries and handbook info | research@newcastle.edu.au |
Other Information |
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| Can I do a summer term and reduce the length of the course? | No |
| 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 | 100 - 150 |
| Are undergrad tutorials offered/standard size | Yes / 25 |
| Legal skills program | Legal Skills training is integrated in 1st Year courses and in the Bachelor of Laws/Diploma of Legal Practice which can be completed in the final two years of study |
| Graduate employment assistance | Yes via UON Careers Service |
*Fees are indicative only - please check with the institution
