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General Information |
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| University name | University of Southern Queensland |
| Dean's message | Read the Message from the Dean |
| Date law school established | 2007 |
| Address | West Street Toowoomba Qld 4350 |
| Telephone number | +61 7 4631 5543 |
| Fax number | +61 7 4635 9225 |
| international@usq.edu.au | |
| Home page | www.usq.edu.au/ |
Awards Offered |
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| Bachelor of Laws leading to admission | 4 years full-time / 8 years part-time |
| Combined degrees with other faculties | 5 years full-time |
| Graduate LLB/Juris Doctor leading to admission | 3 years full-time / 6 years part-time |
| Graduate degrees with other faculties | 1 |
| Doctor of Philosophy | 3 years full-time / 3-5 years part-time |
Fees* |
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| Scholarships/financial assistance | See University of Southern Queensland website for details of Scholarships offered. |
| Indicative course fees - stand alone LLB | International (external) $16,400 |
| Indicative course fees - combined degree including LLB | Students should refer to the 'Fees calculator' and USQ Course Link |
| Indicative course fees - JD | International (external) $15,200 |
Admission |
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| Basic undergrad requirements | Other than being required to demonstrate proficiency in the use of the English language, international applicants are subject to the same entry requirements as Australian applicants. Academic qualifications recognised for standard entry are based on comparison of Australian Year 12 (Grade 12) or United Kingdom “A” level examinations, or both. |
| Basic postgrad requirements | JD: Bachelors degree (at least three years university study) PhD: masters degree in law or LLB (Hons I or IIA) |
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? | Yes |
| Semesters per year | 3 |
| Average annual LLB intake | 120 |
| 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
