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General Information |
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| University name | Charles Darwin University |
| Dean's message | Read the Message from the Dean |
| Date established | 1989 |
| Date law school established | 1989 |
| Address | Charles Darwin University Darwin NT 0909 |
| Telephone number | +61 8 8946 6844 |
| Fax number | +61 8 8946 6588 |
| law@cdu.edu.au | |
| Home page | www.cdu.edu.au/lba/law/index.htm |
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 (JD not available) |
| Graduate degrees with other faculties | BA/LLB; Bcomm/LLB; BAcc/LLB |
| Postgrad Masters of Laws by thesis | 2 years |
| Doctor of Philosophy | 3 years |
Fees* |
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| Scholarships/financial assistance | Nil |
| Indicative course fees - stand alone LLB | $14,552 pa |
| Indicative course fees - JD | $14,552 pa |
| Course fees - indicative fee for full PhD (international) | $15,200 (2010) |
Admission |
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| Basic undergrad requirements | LLB and Assoc Degree Legal Studies: Year 12 (or equivalent); IELTS 6 or equivalent. |
| Basic postgrad requirements | LLB (Graduate) admission: completion of a recognised bachelor's degree in another discipline. IELTS 6 or equivalent |
| Basic postgrad research requirements | For the Master of Laws, completion of an Australian bachelor degree in law (or equivalent qualification) with second class honours, or other qualifications and/or experience regarded as equivalent; for Doctor of Philosophy, completion of an Australian bachelor degree in law (or equivalent qualification) with second class honours division A; or completion of an Australian masters degree in law (or equivalent qualification) including a substantial research component; or other qualifications and/or experience regarded as equivalent |
| Australian undergrad deadline | 0 Sep (for Sem 1 intake); 11 Jun for Sem 2 and Summer intakes) |
| International undergrad deadline | 15 Oct or 15 Nov (depending upon country) for Sem 1 intake; 15 April or 15 May (depending upon country) for Sem 2 or Summer intakes |
| Australian postgrad research deadline | 31 Oct to be considered for APA or UPRS scholarship; otherwise, 6 months prior to intended commencement is recommended |
| International postgrad research deadline | 30 Sep to be considered for IPRS scholarship; otherwise, 6 months prior to intended commencement is recommended |
| Course commencement date | typically early Mar (Sem 1); mid July (Sem 2); early Nov (Summer) |
| Undergrad admission enquiries and handbook info | http://www.cdu.edu.au/study International enquiries: http://www.cdu.edu.au/international or research.degrees@cdu.edu.au |
| Postgrad admission enquiries and handbook info | http://www.cdu.edu.au/research International enquiries: http://www.cdu.edu.au/international or research.degrees@cdu.edu.au |
Other Information |
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| International students admitted? | Yes |
| Are there English assistance programs? | Yes |
*Fees are indicative only - please check with the institution
