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General Information |
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| University name | University of Queensland |
| Dean's message | Read the Message from the Dean |
| Date established | 1909 |
| Date law school established | 1936 |
| Address | TC Beirne School of Law Level 3, Forgan Smith Building St Lucia campus The University of Queensland St Lucia QLD 4072 |
| Telephone number | +61 7 3365 2206 |
| Fax number | +61 7 3365 1454 |
| tcblaw@law.uq.edu.au | |
| Home page | www.law.uq.edu.au |
Awards Offered |
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| Bachelor of Laws leading to admission | Yes / 4 years full-time / part-time equivalent |
| Combined degrees with other faculties | Yes / 5.5 years full-time / see http://www.law.uq.edu.au/law-llb-program-outline#dual |
| Graduate LLB/Juris Doctor leading to admission | Yes |
| Graduate degrees with other faculties | No |
| Graduate certificates | Graduate Certificate in Applied Law (GCAppLaw) - 1 semester full-time / part-time equivalent |
| Graduate diplomas | Graduate Diploma in Applied Law (GDipAppLaw) - 1 year full-time / part-time equivalent |
| Masters of Law by coursework | Master of Laws (LLM) - 1 year full-time; Master of Applied Law (MAppLaw) - 1.5 years full-time / part-time equivalent |
| Masters of Law (including placement) | No |
| Masters of Laws by coursework and thesis | Master of Laws (Advanced) (LLM(Adv)) - 1.5 years full-time / part-time equivalent |
| Postgrad Masters of Laws by thesis | MPhil only; see http://www.law.uq.edu.au/research-higher-degree-programs |
| Specialist postgrad degrees in law available | No |
| Doctor of Legal Science | No |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Yes / full-time / part-time |
Fees* |
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| Scholarships/financial assistance | See School of Law website for details of Scholarships offered. Further scholarships are provided by the Commonwealth Government and The University of Queensland. The School also offers a large number of prizes for academic excellence. See http://www.law.uq.edu.au/scholarships-prizes |
| Indicative course fees - stand alone LLB | Domestic - Commonwealth supported place approx. $8,275/year International - AUD$ 26,650/year |
| Indicative course fees - combined degree including LLB | Students should refer to the 'Fees calculator' www.uq.edu.au/study |
| Indicative course fees - JD | Not applicable |
| Course fees - indicative domestic fee for full masters degree | $22,700 |
| Course fees - indicative international fee for full masters degree | AUD $@26,650 |
| Course fees - indicative fee for full PhD (international) | International students only - $11,700/semester |
Admission |
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| Basic undergrad requirements | www.law.uq.edu.au/llb-program-outline#entry |
| Basic postgrad requirements | LLM: Bachelor of Laws OR barrister or solicitor of 3 years standing OR approved equivalent qualification; see http://www.law.uq.edu.au/master-of-laws Applied Law: undergraduate degree other than law; see http://www.law.uq.edu.au/applied-law |
| Basic postgrad research requirements | http://www.law.uq.edu.au/research-higher-degree-programs |
| Australian undergrad deadline | 30 Sep |
| International undergrad deadline | No formal closing date, pref. 3 months in advance |
| Australian postgrad deadline | 31 Jan, 30 Jun |
| International postgrad deadline | Applications accepted up to start of each semester, allowing time for visas |
| Australian postgrad research deadline | No formal closing date |
| International postgrad research deadline | No formal closing date |
| Course commencement date | Undergrad – Semester 1 only - End of Feb Postgrad - End of Feb & end of Jul |
| Undergrad admission enquiries and handbook info | Ph: +61 7 3365 2206 Email: tcblaw@law.uq.edu.au |
| Postgrad admission enquiries and handbook info | Ph: +61 7 3365 2206 Email: tcblaw@law.uq.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. The University offers English language training programs at various levels. |
| Can I study for a stand alone LLB direct from school? | Yes |
| Semesters per year | 2 |
| Are undergrad tutorials offered/standard size | Yes / 25 |
| Legal skills program | Core legal skills incorporated into all subjects; Clinical Legal Education & mooting programs |
| Graduate employment assistance | Yes |
*Fees are indicative only - please check with the institution
