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General Information |
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| University name | Victoria University |
| Dean's message | Read the Message from the Dean |
| Date established | 1990 |
| Date law school established | 2000 |
| Address | 295 Queen Street PO Box 14428 Melbourne VIC 8001 |
| Telephone number | +61 3 9919 1821 |
| Fax number | +61 3 9919 1840 |
| law.school@vu.edu.au | |
| Home page | www.businessandlaw.vu.edu.au/Law |
Awards Offered |
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| Bachelor of Laws leading to admission | 4 years |
| 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 certificates | 6 months |
| Graduate diplomas | Various modes - refer to website |
| Masters of Law by coursework | 18 months full-time |
| Masters of Law (including placement) | 18 months full-time |
| Masters of Laws by coursework and thesis | 18 months full-time |
| Postgrad Masters of Laws by thesis | 18 months full-time |
| Specialist postgrad degrees in law available | Yes |
| Doctor of Legal Science | Not offered |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Not offered |
Fees* |
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| Scholarships/financial assistance | Limited number available |
| Indicative course fees - stand alone LLB | HECS-HELP / Full fee $65,344 |
| Indicative course fees - combined degree including LLB | HECS-HELP/ Full fee $81,680 |
| Indicative course fees - JD | Not offered |
| Course fees - indicative domestic fee for full masters degree | $27,000 |
| Course fees - indicative international fee for full masters degree | $31,500 |
| Course fees - indicative fee for full PhD (international) | $63,000 |
Admission |
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| Basic undergrad requirements | Appropriate academic history |
| Basic postgrad requirements | $28, 581 Commonwealth Supported; $47,250 Aust FFP |
| Basic postgrad research requirements | Completion of a relevant degree, usually and LLB, at Honours 2A or equivalent level |
| Australian undergrad deadline | Refer VTAC deadline |
| International undergrad deadline | Compulsory orientation 1 wk before first semester |
| Australian postgrad deadline | Feb 24, July 28, Last Friday in Nov |
| International postgrad deadline | Compulsory orientation 1 wk before first semester |
| Australian postgrad research deadline | Compulsory orientation 1 wk before first semester |
| International postgrad research deadline | Compulsory orientation 1 wk before first semester |
| Course commencement date | March and August |
| Undergrad admission enquiries and handbook info | law.school@vu.edu.au |
| Postgrad admission enquiries and handbook info | law.school@vu.edu.au |
Other Information |
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| Can I do a summer term and reduce the length of the course? | Yes, in limited subjects |
| International students admitted? | Yes |
| Are there English assistance programs? | Yes, the VU English Language Institute (ELI) offers a range of courses |
| Can I study for a stand alone LLB direct from school? | Yes |
| Semesters per year | 2 |
| Average annual LLB intake | 140 |
| Are undergrad tutorials offered/standard size | Yes / 20-25 |
| Legal skills program | Yes |
| Graduate employment assistance | Yes, limited |
*Fees are indicative only - please check with the institution
