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General Information |
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| University name | University of Western Sydney |
| Dean's message | Read the Message from the Dean |
| Date established | 1989 |
| Date law school established | 1994/1995 |
| Address | Campbelltown: Bldg 22 Parramatta: Bldg EK Address for all campuses: Locked Bag 1797 SOUTH PENRITH DC NSW 1797 |
| Telephone number | Course Information Centre: +61 1800 897 669 School of Law: +61 2 4620 3629 (Campbelltown), +61 2 9685 9621 (Parramatta) |
| Fax number | + 61 2 9678 7160 |
| law@uws.edu.au | |
| Home page | www.uws.edu.au/law |
Awards Offered |
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| Bachelor of Laws leading to admission | 3 years full-time / 6 years part-time |
| Combined degrees with other faculties | Yes |
| Graduate LLB/Juris Doctor leading to admission | 3 years full-time / 6 years part-time |
| Graduate degrees with other faculties | Yes |
| Graduate diplomas | 6 months |
| Masters of Law by coursework | N/A |
| Masters of Law (including placement) | N/A |
| Masters of Laws by coursework and thesis | N/A |
| Postgrad Masters of Laws by thesis | Yes |
| Specialist postgrad degrees in law available | No |
| Doctor of Legal Science | No |
| Doctor of Philosophy | 3 years minimum period |
Fees* |
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| Scholarships/financial assistance | Several scholarships and bursary schemes are available |
| Indicative course fees - stand alone LLB | Graduate entry only - Student Contribution Band 3 of $8170 per annum |
| Indicative course fees - combined degree including LLB | Student Contribution Band 3 of $8170 per annum |
| Indicative course fees - JD | N/A |
| Course fees - indicative domestic fee for full masters degree | N/A |
| Course fees - indicative international fee for full masters degree | N/A |
| Course fees - indicative fee for full PhD (international) | $13,000 per year (3 year minimum or part time equivalent) |
Admission |
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| Basic undergrad requirements | Recent School Leavers - Higher School Certificate or Equivalent or Regional Entry Test Non-Recent School Leavers - Previous secondary, tertiary or other accrediated academic qualifications or STAT result (3 year validity) |
| Basic postgrad requirements | Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) only - admission through UAC For UWS graduates only - completion of UWS LLB undergraduate degree |
| Basic postgrad research requirements | Completion of a relevant degree, usually an LLB, honours preferred, competitive entry |
| Australian undergrad deadline | Refer to www.uac.edu.au |
| International undergrad deadline | "On time" applications: 3 weeks before semester |
| Australian postgrad deadline | GDLP only:admission through UAC www.uac.edu.au |
| International postgrad deadline | N/A |
| Australian postgrad research deadline | Applications accepted all year round - no closing date |
| International postgrad research deadline | Applications accepted all year round - no closing date |
Other Information |
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| Can I do a summer term and reduce the length of the course? | Yes, electives may be offered in summer session |
| International students admitted? | Yes, English competency levels apply |
| Are there English assistance programs? | Yes, from the University Student Services Division |
| Can I study for a stand alone LLB direct from school? | No |
*Fees are indicative only - please check with the institution
