Graduate Certificate in Applied Law (GCAppLaw)
Information valid for students commencing 2011
Duration
Half Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2011
Semester 1 (06 Mar, 2011)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2011)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5011
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a field other than law with a GPA of at least 4.00 on a 7 point scale OR post-secondary study and at least seven years of relevant work experience.
Additional application information
Classes may be held at Brisbane city locations as well as the St Lucia campus. Not all courses listed are offered each year; applicants should contact the School of Law for up-to-date information in relation to course offerings.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineWhy study the Graduate Certificate in Applied Law?
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Law (GCAppLaw), Graduate Diploma in Applied Law (GDipAppLaw) and Master of Applied Law (MAppLaw) programs are designed for non-law graduates who would find some legal background useful in their current careers. The GDipAppLaw and MAppLaw programs offer a general introduction to basic legal concepts and then enable students to undertake elective courses of special relevance to their professions or occupations. The GCAppLaw offers a general introduction to basic legal concepts and additionally allows students to choose two elective courses within areas of interest from postgraduate law courses.
